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Training methods Training-at-sea time being short, there are calls for changes in teaching method-ologies. The use of computer and web- based learning can be very effective along with some contact classes. eLearning can be supplemented with ashort duration work shop which could provide practical training and/or simula- tor training. This would help supplement the time period and scope of trainingwhich is reduced on board. Anglo East-ern Training Center was the first to in- troduce the ?Virtual classroom? among maritime training institutes inIndia.This permits people sitting at theircomputers with a webcam facility at home or anywhere in the world and log- ging in to the trainer for their on-linelearning session. This learning process is being introduced increasingly in other in-stitutes as it facilitates teacher and stu- dent interaction and saves on travel, the time for commuting, hotel accommoda-tion, etc. Typical training needs include a mix of technical and soft skills, including moti-vation, attitude building, team-work ap- 82Maritime Reporter & Engineering News indiaREMOTE CONTROLTraining at sea-time being short, there are calls for changes in teach- ing methodologies. The use of com-puter & web-based learning can bevery effective along with some con- tact classes. eLearning can be sup-plemented with a short duration work shop which could provide prac- tical training and/or simulator train-ing. MR#11 (82-89):MR Template 11/6/2012 9:39 AM Page 82