Delivering the NCAA Final Four Basket Ball Floor on Time

Module 7, Activity 3

Delivering the NCAA Final Four Basket Ball Floor on Time

Introduction
As you know, Roehl Transportation delivers the NCAA Final Four Basketball floor. This requires a driver to pick up the floor from one location of the Final Four Tour to another location of the Final Four Tour. 2 years ago, there was a snowstorm that delayed this delivery causing the Final Four to be played on a high school basketball court, this was a preventable incidence. Roehl Transportation has guaranteed that this will not happen again and if it does has agreed to pay the NCAA 1 Million dollars if it does (making this a very hot load).
You (a Driver Service Representative) have just found that one of your newest drivers has been given this hot load. Since this driver is so new, you need to lay a clear plan that will ensure that your driver can deliver the floor each time, on time.
This trip is a live load and unload, the shipper’s location in Marshfield, WI and the consignee will be Jacksonville, FL. The floor needs to be delivered by May 1 at 8:00am central time; your driver will not be available until April 26 at 10:00pm central time.


Procedure
Use the information learned in the familiarization course to decide if your driver is capable of delivering each load on time and make sure to prove your conclusion through a Trip Plan that considers the following. .

• Cargo and Securment
http://www.trucknews.com/supplements/AreYouSecure/archives_stories/story1.asp
Trucknews.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Securment tips
This article identifies some cargo securment tips for truckers.

• Fueling
http://www.local.com/results.aspx?keyword=gas+stations&cid=1577&gid=US_-_National
Local.com
Dogpile: Keyword-gas stations
This is a search engine that will search for any business within your area.

• Reading an Atlas
http://www.ehow.com/how_2084947_read-us-road-atlas.html
Ehow.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Reading an Atlas
This is an article with some basic tips to reading a U.S. Atlas.
Found through Dogpile.com

• Truck Stops
http://www.trucker.com/TruckStops.aspx
Trucker.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Truck Stops
This place lists all the truck stops in each state.

• Road Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/traffic/start.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Trip Planning for truckers
This is a side bar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any construction or delaying road conditions.

• Whether Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/weather/start.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a sidebar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any whether related, delaying road conditions.

• Routing
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/general/notlogedin.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Truck Routing
This is a sidebar option, you will need to register but registration is free.
This will inform you of routes that are available to trucks. Like map quest for trucks.

• Current Hours of Service
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/hours/new_hours_of_service_rules_for_truckers.shtml
Google/ Keywords, Hours of service in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
Found through Google.com

• Hours of Services
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos/HOS-2005.htm
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

• Regulations of Trucking
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/regulations.shtml
Google/ Keywords: Regulations in trucking

• http://www.thetruckersreport.com/
Regulations is on the sidebar
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

• Regulatory guidance
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrguide.asp?section_type=G
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

• Trip Planning
http://www.truckercountry.com/trip-planning.html
Google / Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This search engine will suggest certain routes for your trip.

• Trip Planning Blog
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/23016-trip-plan-questions.html
Google /Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a place for truckers to ask questions about trip planning, and then other truckers are invited to answer the questions.

Evaluation
After you have completed your Trip Plan, ask yourself the following questions. If you answer yes to all you are then prepared to present your proof.

• Is your trip plan possible within the hours of service regulations?
• Does your trip plan allow the driver to check the cargo every 3 hours?
• Does your trip plan include fueling?
• Does your trip plan include when and where to rest for the 10 hour break?
• Does your trip plan include time to load and unload the trailer?
• Have you checked the weather and road conditions for possible delays?

Conclusion
Invite your manager to review your proof and make suggestions to improve the trip plan.

Pros and cons of Wikified Research Paper

Pros and cons of Wikified Research Paper
http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/Portals/7/Language%20Arts/Smith/Wikified%20Research%20Paper.doc

Pros:
The learner will be able to use the newest technology to prove a point.
Learners will have a clear plan of how to create this thesis paper.
Learners will not be constrained by the traditional printed research paper.
Learners are directed how to save the outside resources
Learners are given clear instructions of how to evaluate their own paper (using a higher level of learning)


Cons:
Learners may feel that this has many time consuming steps leading to a large time constraint
Student could easily create papers that lack individuality due to the level of detail in the directions. The facilitator will need to take prior steps to ensuring learners will have individually.
Facilitators will need to evaluate at a higher level because the description is so detailed. (Ok maybe this could be a pro)

Linnea

Mod 6, Activity 1

Module 6, Activity 1


Road Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/traffic/start.asp
Etrucker.com
This is a side bar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any construction or delaying road conditions.

Whether Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/weather/start.asp
Etrucker.com
This is a sidebar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any whether related, delaying road conditions.

Routing
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/general/notlogedin.asp
Etrucker.com
This is a sidebar option, you will need to register but registration is free.
This will inform you of routes that are available to trucks. Like map quest for trucks.


Current Hours of Service
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/hours/new_hours_of_service_rules_for_truckers.shtml
Google
Key words, Hours of service in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

Hours of Services
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos/HOS-2005.htm
Google
Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.


Regulations of Trucking
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/regulations.shtml
Google: Keywords: Regulations in trucking
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/
Regulations is on the sidebar
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

Regulatory guidance
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrguide.asp?section_type=G
Google
Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

Trip Planning
http://www.truckercountry.com/trip-planning.html
Google
Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This search engine will suggest certain routes for your trip.

Trip Planning Blog
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/23016-trip-plan-questions.html
Google
Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a place for truckers to ask questions about trip planning, and then other truckers are invited to answer the questions.


Google seemed to find the most information about the topics I was searching. In addition, many times Google sent me to my personal favorite web site http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
I enjoy this web site because it is produced by the FMCSA, which is an acronym for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This administration is what governs the trucking industry. We give all drivers a pocket book that lists all of their regulations. Unfortunaly, the wording is very difficult for a person without a law degree to understand. Therefore, when the actual source translates its own material I find it most useful.

Linnea Dolan_Marshfield, WI

Bloom and Big6

What relationships, if any, do you see between Bloom’s Taxonomy and the Big6™ Model?

The largest relationship that I see with Blooms Taxonomy and the Big6™ Model is the last two steps in Big6™ Model.
Bloom had identified the need to use the highest levels in learning, to give students a deeper understanding. I feel that this also means that this information will also move into the working memory or even become automatic. However, notice that blooms taxonomy is a pyramid with the higher levels at the top and to get their you need to use the lower levels too.
The Big6™ Model also has this present in the last two steps, I do not at all think that his a coincidence, because to get to these levels you need to step up to it and both of these models do exactly this; working up to the highest levels of learning.

Module 4, Reaction

After learning about PBL I can see how my old way of thinking was close but not close enough. I used to look at real world situations, then reword them and ask “what would you do”. This was a start. However, I did not always receive the answers I was looking for. I can see now how following the steps is an important way to organize my thoughts first before creating a question. Now I would rather, Follow the Flow of a PBL Unit, by Choosing a relevant topic, Develop the PBL Learning Adventure, Building the Teaching and Learning Template, Coaching Critical Teaching and Learning Events, and Embedded Periodic Assessments, and Appropriate Instruction.

I can see now how I focused in on the Learning adventure and left out all the rest, luckily my trainers have been picking up the slack and doing most of this without my instruction. However, without me creating this I can see how I have failed my team and the learners. Luckily, I have time to revamp, and a forgiving team.
So, if I didn’t say already I plan to implement this immediately, and I expect that the trainers and learners will have less difficulty interpreting my expectations and will learn to think critically (and have a clearer incite to what they will be experiencing in the workplace) using the PBL I created.

The discrepant event I feel is the perfect tool to use when there is change in the industry or company. I find that when there is the slightest change many fear or even resent it. Using a discrepant event would be the greatest way to redirect the issue through the persons having the fear or resentment. This way they can evaluate why this changed occur. I will use this when I start my new training program or when the new system becomes a requirement.

Anytown

Module 2, Activity 4

I feel that my school is best at community involvement as well as collaborate with community based groups. We meet with owners and Operators of local business to decide the future needs of the program. The school is closely involved with related groups (National Restaurant Association, American Culinary Federation). The school has also created community based groups for the learners to participate in and run.

But I do feel that the school needs to be less fearful of encouraging creativity and innovation, for the sake of covering the basics. But I also think that this is somthing that all programs strugle with regularly.

Linnea Dolan_Marshfield, WI

Module 1, Activity 4
1. What do you think the critical factors are in making progress in this area of learning and teaching?
The most critical factor is Community, Content Providers, and businesses. I feel that the 21st century businesses need to work together with the with the education system. To create the content of learning, which should build 21st century skills, and have evaluations like the businesses of the 21st century business. This should happen at all levels of learning. This way the learners and educators can have a clear end result to work toward.

2. What barriers exist to moving ahead?
The biggest barrier to moving ahead, will be the lack of interest from the 21st century businesses in the education system. I see many businesses looking for graduates in job fairs at universities. But I rarely see businesses working with the education system to create the employees that the business will later recruit.

Today’s business will need to see how their involvement in the education systems will better their business in a measurable way. Without seeing the measurable result, I don’t think that businesses will participate fully. When that measurable result is clearly developed I think that the community will involve itself more with the education systems it surrounds.

3. What support will learners and teachers need to achieve progress?
I feel that the education system as a whole needs constant communication with the businesses of its community. Not just a friendly visit from time to time but regular monthly (if not weekly) meetings discussing how the business operates in every function. Then the school system needs to be given the flexibility from the government to use the methods thought up in these meetings. So, to sum up what support the learners and teachers need……Government, and local businesses or community.

4. What practices or structures need to be changed?
I feel that the two things that need changing most is the dependence on short term memory, and evaluation techniques. When I was in high school and in some of collage, I was told to memorize words, functions, and formulas. After I memorized these things I was then tested by given an abundance of questions that would need the use of these things I memorized. Many times I passed the tests with flying colors. But now I need a reference point to remember how to use those things I memorized. I don’t feel that this was the best way for me to learn or be evaluated.
I feel that we instructors should demonstrate where to find the information, demonstrate ways to use it, then give the learners practical situations built from the community so solve. After the situation has been solved the learners should be evaluated like businesses in the community evaluate their employees.

Linnea Dolan_Marshfield, WI