The IEC Online 4-Year Curriculum provides instructors with an online resource to promote effectiveness and efficiency in training offered at each chapter. The resources on this page provide tutorial videos and answers to frequently asked questions that are designed to get instructors up and running with minimal effort.
What content will be included as part of the online resources?
The IEC Online 4-Year Curriculum CMS is currently available for chapter use and is based on the updated curriculum materials available for sale.
The content management system (CMS) provides instructors with an individual online class environment containing structured student assessment, gradebook, and course administration tools. Features of the CMS include content containing videos, review materials, instructor resources, and student worksheets. Worksheets are incorporated and pre-populated in the CMS to assist in administering and grading homework. A unique feature of the CMS is real-time video conferencing, which allows instructors to conduct an online class and display webcam video, audio, and PowerPoint presentations to students. Other tools available include announcement bulletin boards, attendance, and custom graded activities, including worksheets, exams, and class forums.
Which years of the curriculum are available?
CMS courses are available for all 4 years of the IEC curriculum.
What costs are associated with using the IEC Online 4-Year Curriculum?
The IEC Online 4-Year Curriculum was built to make student assessment and course administration for instructors as user-friendly and cost-effective as possible.
IEC student kits include a voucher for a student CMS access code that can be redeemed when chapter administrator requests a CMS course.
How do I order a CMS course?
An email request must be sent to LMSsupport@atplearning.com. The following information must be included to process the request:
• Chapter name
• Curriculum year
Note: Please indicate if you want the course to be semester-based.
• Instructor’s name
• Instructor’s email address
• Approximate number of students
Click to downlod the IEC CMS Course Order Form
How long will the online gradebook system store student grades?
Grades earned by each student and additional information input into the gradebook by the instructor for that student will be retained for a five-year period. It is recommended that chapters export and archive class grades and customized class content each year. See the tutorial video Using the Gradebook for more information.
How can class grades and chapter-developed material be exported for use in another system?
Chapters should export and archive class grades (and additional customized gradebook content) each year. Gradebook data is exportable as plaintext (CSV), OpenDocument (OpenOffice), XML, and Excel spreadsheet formats. See the tutorial video Exporting Grades for more information.
Chapter-developed material can be requested to be carried over from year-to-year by emailing LMSsupport@atplearning.com
Does the CMS have an attendance tracking function?
An attendance function is available and by default, will allow the entries of “present,” “absent,” and “late.” Reports can be generated to indicate this information for each student. Entries can be edited based on chapter needs. Contact LMSsupport@atplearning.com to learn more about attendance in the CMS.
Will the system be able to track OJT?
The primary function of the IEC CMS is supporting the training of IEC apprentices. On-the-job training (OJT) records can be included as a non-graded field in the CMS gradebook. It is the responsibility of each instructor to maintain these records.
Does the system track student progress over the four-year program?
Each student’s progress can be easily tracked only within a specific curriculum year course. Student grades that require tracking over a longer period of time will require the use of other third-party applications.
Do students have access to their own grades?
Yes. Students will have full access to view their own grade records and any other custom gradebook entries that the instructor has entered for that student in real time.
Can the grades in the gradebook be weighted?
Yes, grades can be weighted. See the tutorial video Using Gradebook Categories for more information.
Are instructor resources available on the CMS?
Instructor resources such as answer keys, editable PowerPoints, and hands-on activities are provided at the bottom of each lesson within the CMS course.
Additional instructor resources provided on the CMS include Instructor Manual eTextbooks, instructor materials for supplemental textbooks, access to the Test Generator, best practices for instruction, and much more. Access the Instructor Resources by clicking MY COURSES at the top of the CMS. Contact LMSsupport@atplearning.com if the current Instructor Resources course is not listed under MY COURSES.
How do I gain access to the Test Generator?
Chapter administrators and instructors should already have an account in the IEC Test Generator. The username name is the same email address used for the CMS. To reset your password, go to https://iectestgen.atplms.com/login and click ‘FORGOT PASSWORD?’. An email will be sent with a link to reset your password. If you continue to have issues accessing the IEC Test Generator, contact LMSsupport@atplearning.com
Where can I download ExamView?
ExamView has been discontinued and is no longer able to be purchased for download. The IEC Test Generator has been developed to replace ExamView and houses the Question Banks for the 4-year curriculum.
Where can IEC Online 4-Year Curriculum resources be purchased?
IEC Online 4-Year Curriculum resources can be purchased in one of the three following ways:
1. Visit https://iectraining.com/.
(Login credentials are required and can be obtained from IEC National or your local chapter.)
2. Via telephone at 1-866-216-2002
3. Via fax at 1-708-957-1101
(The order form is available from IEC National or your local chapter.)
Are the Special Systems courses available on the CMS?
Yes, the Special Systems courses can be accessed through the CMS. A complete list of the continuing education courses available on the CMS and pricing can be found at https://iectraining.com/.