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Developing good practice for using voice technologies in training
13/06/2006
Teachers and trainers from around Australia can now access a new CD-ROM which outlines a ‘good practice’ model for incorporating voice technologies such as voice boards and podcasting into the delivery of education and training.
Released by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the 2005-2006 Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), Different Voices Different Spaces is a collection of resources to help educators, trainers and their organisations understand voice technologies and how they can be effectively embedded into education and training.
The CD-ROM is based on the work, findings and resources developed during the course of three voice technology projects which were funded and supported by the Framework’s New Practices in Flexible Learning Project in 2005.
New Practices in Flexible Learning Project Manager Annette Geikie said while the three projects focused on different aspects of voice technologies and practices there were strong synergies which allowed for an overall study into voice technology practices to be undertaken.
“We employed educational consultant Delia Bradshaw to act in a mentoring role and document the work and experiences of the three projects,” Ms Geikie said.
“Another part of her role was to bring together the findings and resources of the projects into a single product to help people understand voice technologies and how effective they can be as learning tools when applied using good practice.”
Different Voice Different Spaces is broken into four sections with two explaining the principles and guidelines of ‘good practice’ voice technology and the other two containing professional development resources and links to the three voice technology projects and their outcomes.
According to Ms Bradshaw using voice technologies adds value to teaching and learning in a wide range of ways and places.
“Voice technologies have the potential to amplify and deepen good teaching practice and, therefore, learning outcomes. The CD-ROM and accompanying report outline key issues to be considered when implementing voice technologies. Three perspectives are considered- that of learners, that of teachers and that of organisations.”
To get your copy of Different Voice Different Spaces email: newpractices2006@westone.wa.gov.au
For more information on the New Practices in Flexible Learning Project and the three voice technology projects undertaken last year visit:
