blended distance learning >> modl (microsoft official distance learning)
 
 
MODL and Distance Learning – The Offering
 

Interactive. Online. Personal.
Everything you want learning to be.

An official Microsoft product available in South Africa exclusively from Torque IT.

Microsoft Official Distance Learning (MODL) is a blended distance learning experience that combines instructor-facilitated discussions and team activities; experiential, real world-based lab environments; and self-directed study, research, and assessment. MODL blends the interactivity of the classroom with the convenience of self-paced e-learning, in an entertaining and effective live environment.

This exciting new learning platform blends online classroom training, live discussion, real-world-based scenarios, and self-directed study into one rich and easy-to-use educational experience—delivered right to your desktop. Microsoft Official Distance Learning (MODL) courses use a proven instructional methodology that attracts professionals who want the interactivity of the classroom and the flexibility of an online course. MODL courses are offered exclusively by authorised Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, so you can be confident that you are being supported by a qualified organisation that meets strict requirements to provide a valuable distance learning experience.

For Enterprise customers, we can customise the timing and the delivery of the training to meet the unique needs of your organisation by:

  • Providing affordable, unified training to a geographically dispersed workforce.
  • Ensuring that your consultants don't spend billable hours attending consecutive days of classroom training.
  • Enhancing your employee productivity with high-quality training.
 
MODL and Torque IT - Certified Status
 

Torque IT is a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, and is authorised by Microsoft to deliver their official curriculum. Torque IT is also the exclusive partner for MODL in South Africa, and was selected by Microsoft for the delivery of this product into Southern Africa.
 
MODL and Trainers – Facilitated Learning
 

MODL offers a solution for professionals with specific education needs and constrained schedules or budgets. It is an instructor-facilitated experience for those who prefer group interaction, instructor support, and independent study. It provides a flexible means to acquire knowledge and skills on Microsoft products and technologies. MODL courses are for IT professionals and developers who want relevant, hands-on training that is job-role-specific, and the convenience of anytime/anyplace learning.

Students benefit from:

  • One-on-one time with one of our expert Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT).
  • Rich peer-to-peer interaction and support.
  • Real-world scenarios and exercises that you can work through at your own pace.
  • Hundreds of interactive activities in each course and game-like lab environments.
  • Plenty of time between sessions to study and absorb course material.
  • Individualised assessments that include detailed instructor feedback and scored results.
 
MODL Online – The Torque IT MODL Portal
 

MODL is predominantly run through an online learning portal, which is hosted by Torque IT. This portal, which will go live when we launch the training in early March 2007, will be the home base for students who have enrolled on the program.