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Video Blog – 5/24/13 – NexPort Feature DEMO

Video Blog – 5/24/13 – NexPort Feature Demonstration

School Training Solutions (STS) UPDATES – DEMO

My Weekly Updates:

As promised, today’s video blog is my first attempt at a recorded feature demo. Here are some highlights.

Yes, students can review their answers on a test once they have successfully passed the test.

Step 1. Login to your account.

Step 2. Navigate to the test.

Step 3. Click on the magnifying glass icon.

NexPort Test Review Demo Screen-Shot

NexPort Test Review Demo Screen-Shot

If you have any questions or problems, contact Customer Service at 1-800-261-6248.

 

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Visit School Training Solutions for your online training needs!  — www.SchoolTrainingSolutions.com

Don’t forget our “Sharing the Road” campaign. The Sharing the Road online course is available at the discounted price until the end of May. The online defensive driving course, The Threat of Road Rage, will be available at a discount during June. — www.SchoolTrainingSolutions.com/SharetheRoad

Support National Bike Month in May. —  www.BikeLeague.org/bikemonth

Subscribe to the blog. —  www.SchoolTrainingSolutions.com/feed

Check out our T-shirt Challenge to raise money for One Fund Boston.

Twitter: @SchoolTraining
#TshirtChallenge

Thank you for watching!

Posted in Blog, Video Blog on May 24th, 2013. No Comments.



Biking to Work 5/21/13 (Video)

 

Biking to Work – See what it is like to Share the Road from a Cyclist’s perspective!

 

I am biking to work during the month of May. My name is Patrick. I am a husband, a son, and an uncle. I am also a bicyclist. I advocate Sharing the Road.

http://www.SchoolTrainingSolutions.com/sharetheroad.

I am also the Director of School Training Solutions. http://www.SchoolTrainingSolutions.com.

I choose to ride a bicycle, although I own multiple cars. I pay taxes.

Patrick dressed for biking

Patrick Willi, Director of School Training Solutions, ready for biking.

May is National Bike Month. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/
My goal is to ride to work all month.

This is my 5/21/13 trip via my helmet camera.
I work 2.69 miles from home.
It takes 10-15 minutes to drive.
It takes 10-12 minutes to bike.
I drive an old car with “bad” gas mileage.
I’ve saved at least $60.00 this month
.
Cyclists are held to the same laws as automobiles.
This includes stopping at Stop Signs and Traffic Lights.
Some states make exceptions for cyclists. Know your state laws!

This is Florida Hwy 90 (aka) Nine Mine Road (Pensacola, FL) – 6:50 a.m.

Pedestrians are supposed to travel toward oncoming traffic. They can see what is coming toward them.
Cyclists are supposed to travel with traffic. We don’t see what is coming toward us, from behind.
Bicyclists rely on motorists to be courteous and safely pass us.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
In 2011, 677 bicyclists died in automobile related accidents. http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/

Each morning I use 5 lights (2 solid; 3 flashing) and put on a bright orange bag.
I hope this makes me more visible to motorists.
On rainy or overcast days I add more lights and reflective clothing.
And this is only for 6 miles of riding a day.

Most states have a 3 foot rule to give bicyclists room on the road. http://www.3feetplease.com

Cyclists are not on the road to be a nuisance.
We are on bicycles for the same reasons you are in an automobile…
…traveling to work or to the store. (Or maybe for exercise.)

Co-worker about to say, “good morning.”
Good morning Josh. You’ll beat me to the office today.

I typically average 13-14 mph on this route. My max speed is about 20 (on this route).
Road conditions have an impact. Small debris and cracks can cause problems.
I feel every bump.

Cycling to work takes planning.
I prep everything the night before. Cycling clothes. Work clothes. Food. Bicycle and cycling gear, etc.
I also have to think about when/how I’m going to run errands before or after work.

The benefits I’ve noticed:
Exercise every day.
Saves money.
Reduces stress.
Better time management.
More energy at work.
Endorphins.

Draw-backs I’ve noticed:
Can’t carry as much stuff.

Motorists, thank you for safely Sharing the Road.

Posted in Blog, Sharing the Road, Video Blog on May 21st, 2013. No Comments.



Video Blog – 5/17/13 – News and Updates

Video Blog – 5/17/13 – News and Updates

 

School Training Solutions (STS) UPDATES

My Weekly Updates:

Today’s video blog was done off script. Here are some highlights.

Summer is our busiest time of year. School bus drivers do less driving and concentrate on the training requirements for the upcoming school year.

www.SchoolTrainingSolutions.com

The “Sharing the Road” campaign is still going. The Sharing the Road online course is available at the discounted price until the end of May. The online defensive driving course, The Threat of Road Rage, will be available at a discount during June.

www.SchoolTrainingSolutions.com/SharetheRoad

Support National Bike Month in May: www.BikeLeague.org/bikemonth

Congratulations to everyone who participated in Bike to Work Week, May 13 – 17.

Look for a demo video of our courseware on the blog next week.

Subscribe to the blog at: www.SchoolTrainingSolutions.com/feed

Check out our T-shirt Challenge to raise money for One Fund Boston.

Twitter: @SchoolTraining
#TshirtChallenge

Thank you for watching!

Posted in Blog, Video Blog on May 17th, 2013. No Comments.



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