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Why PTEC Instructors Changed Their Minds About Microlearning

8 minute read Why PTEC Instructors Changed Their Minds About Microlearning David Hirsch Let me guess: your inbox is full of emails about “revolutionary” ed-tech platforms. Your LMS has features you’ve never used. And the last thing you need is one more digital tool to figure out while prepping for classes, grading assignments, and explaining […]

Boosting Operator Competency: Why Practical, Data-Driven Training Delivers Real Results

5 minute read Why Practical, Data-Driven Training Delivers Real Results David Hirsch In industrial environments, operator errors don’t just result in inefficiencies, they can be catastrophic. From equipment failure to environmental violations to life-altering injuries, the stakes are high. And the training that worked 20 years ago is no longer sufficient. Facilities need scalable, reliable […]

The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Training

5 minute read The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Training David Hirsch Why outdated materials, lack of lesson plans, and instructional gaps undermine workforce learning  – and how to fix it. If you’ve ever had two trainers give a new hire two different answers about the same task, you already know the problem. Inconsistent training causes confusion […]

How Process Technology Education Can Prepare Students for Real-World Applications

3 minute read How Process Technology Education Can Prepare Students for Real-World Applications David Hirsch For students stepping into the world of process technology, the classroom is just the beginning. The challenge—and opportunity—for educators lies in helping them bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the demands of real-world operations. The stakes are high: industries […]

The Two V’s That Changed the Way I Think About Learning

Instructor-led training using process simulators and visual modules is one of the most effective ways to build operator competency in industrial settings. In this scene, a trainee and instructor review a P&ID diagram on a digital interface—reinforcing hands-on learning, HMI navigation, and real-time process understanding. Simulation-based learning helps new operators visualize control systems, interpret SCADA data, and apply knowledge to real-world operations. Common training tools like digital P&IDs, process technology modules, and control room interfaces create engaging, visual learning environments. Questions like “What is a process simulator in operator training?” or “How do trainees learn P&ID diagrams?” are answered through practical, mentor-guided instruction that builds both confidence and skill. This kind of technical mentoring is essential for accelerating comprehension, improving retention, and supporting safe, efficient industrial education.

5 minute read The Two V’s That Changed the Way I Think About Learning: Vocabulary and Visualization David Hirsch If you’ve ever had a student in front of you who’s trying but just not getting it, this one’s for you. After years of working on content for both new hires in industry and students in vocational programs, […]