Bufkit:

Q: I downloaded and installed Bufkit successfully, but all I can see are the example profiles. How do I view current forecasts?
A: Over 25 NWS offices and the Penn State Met Department post Bufkit profiles on their Web Pages. Go to the web site listed here: http://www.meteo.psu.edu/bufkit/

Learning Management System (LMS):

Q: Do I have to use the LMS for DLOC?
A: Yes. We started using the LMS for DLOC with the Class of FY06.

Q: Do I have to use the LMS to get credit for the course?
A: Yes! You must take your course through the LMS in order to get completion credit for it.

Q: How do I check my personal information in the LMS?
A: Login to the LMS, click on "My Courses" and then click on "Personal Info".

Q: How do I know if I can take a course listed on the LMS?
A: Go to the LMS, log in, then click on the "Catalog" button at the top of the screen. When you do a search, make sure the "My Catalog" radio button is selected. Any course that shows up is available to you!

Q: How do I see my students?
A: To view a list of your students you can Login to the LMS, go to the "My Courses" page, click on the "Students" button, then click the "Go" button.

Q: How do I take a Survey after a teletraining session?
A: Log into the LMS, go to your "My Courses" page. Select the "Show Intsructor Led Training" in the dropdown menu. Select the "Survey(s)" link under the course of interest.

Q: How does LMS keep track of course completion if you complete modules offline via CD/DVD?
A: The LMS will only mark you complete if you take a test through the LMS. If you view the material offline, log into the course on the LMS, and complete the survey and test. The survey is not "required" but we value your feedback so we can improve our materials!

Q: When assigning a Learning Path, are emails sent out to the student for the new course registrations?
A: No. Registration emails are not sent when the student is registered for a course because a Learning Path was assigned.

Q: Where is the LMS?
A: The Learning Management System (LMS) is available at https://doc.learn.com/noaa/nws. We also have a link on all FDTB web pages. Look for "NWS Learning Center" at the top of the left-hand menu under "Training Access".