{"id":955,"date":"2021-08-09T13:43:34","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T13:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/?p=955"},"modified":"2021-08-09T13:43:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T13:43:34","slug":"new-to-the-cl-150-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/2021\/08\/09\/new-to-the-cl-150-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"New to the CL-150 Platform?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s peak PCS\/transfer season, which means lots of newcomers to the CL-150 Platform. (Welcome!)<\/p>\n<p>With acquisition and sustainment materials for USG linguists, reports for program managers, and class management and lesson authoring for instructors\u2026 there\u2019s <em>a lot<\/em> going on in the CL-150!<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you or your linguists are looking to get up to speed ASAP, here\u2019s what we recommend:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Attend a new user orientation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Get a head start! Watch a 60-minute introductory tour through the CL-150 Platform, including the features that matter most for you. Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotostage.com\/channel\/cl-150\">events page<\/a> to sign up for upcoming orientations for learners, program managers, and instructors.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Explore the CL-150 Training Kit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Learn as you go! The <a href=\"https:\/\/home.transparent.com\/cl-150-training-kit\">CL-150 Training Kit<\/a> includes short help videos, interactive tutorials, handouts, and more for learners, program managers, and instructors.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Subscribe to the CL-150 Bulletin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Stay in the know! Subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/\">CL-150 Bulletin<\/a> blog for the latest platform updates, usage tips, user stories, and more.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Watch past \u201cdeep dive\u201d events.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Dive deeper. Watch recordings of past webinars that teach you how to make the most of the platform, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotostage.com\/channel\/5bf5af4fdc274c0294186583371b1602\/recording\/48bdd5358a8a4b7c87bc97eacbb8b4c1\/watch\"><strong>Train your brain! Language routine for success.<\/strong><\/a> (Learner Event) \u2013 Learn how to use the CL-150 to get into a good language routine\u2014and stick with it long-term.<\/li>\n<li>\u2696 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotostage.com\/channel\/5bf5af4fdc274c0294186583371b1602\/recording\/2bd03bae0f2d415f9867b186fdae85b5\/watch\"><strong>Vocabulary vs grammar: where to begin?<\/strong><\/a> (Learner Event) \u2013 Maximize your limited study time by finding the right balance between vocab and grammar.<\/li>\n<li>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotostage.com\/channel\/5bf5af4fdc274c0294186583371b1602\/recording\/5ec93bf0b87e491d86b87eec5589e5d0\/watch\"><strong>Unlock your lessons: how to choose the right key words<\/strong><\/a> (Instructor Event) \u2013 Choose the most impactful key words and phrases from your lesson texts to ensure comprehension.<\/li>\n<li>?\u200d? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotostage.com\/channel\/5bf5af4fdc274c0294186583371b1602\/recording\/ea0ea26b61f64eddb44ed4fd950300f7\/watch\">Make lesson planning a breeze (Instructor Event) \u2013 Learn how to build a CL-150 lesson and use it synchronously with your students.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have questions as you go? We\u2019re happy to help: <a href=\"mailto:usg@transparent.com\">usg@transparent.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s peak PCS\/transfer season, which means lots of newcomers to the CL-150 Platform. (Welcome!) With acquisition and sustainment materials for USG linguists, reports for program managers, and class management and lesson authoring for instructors\u2026 there\u2019s a lot going on in the CL-150! 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