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Benchmarking and Research

Australian Flexible Learning Framework

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Annie Fergusson
Benchmarking and Research
Business Manager

Phone:+61 883484071
Mobile:+61 401125179

Email: fergusson.annie at saugov.sa.gov.au
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Ann Davenport

Benchmarking and Research
Project Officer

Phone:+61 883484072
Mobile:+61 402012640

Email: davenport.ann at saugov.sa.gov.au
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Vanessa Tuckfield

Copyright Officer

Phone:+61 262073158
Mobile:+ 0416 169 313

Email: vanessa.tuckfield at cit.act.edu.au
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Overview

The Framework conducts leading e-learning benchmarking and research to measure the use, impact and uptake of e-learning throughout Australia, and to inform future directions that support increased uptake and integration of e-learning in vocational education and training (VET).
Research is targeted at a range of market segments in the VET sector. The Framework's managing body, the Flexible Learning Advisory Group (FLAG), uses this research to develop policy and new direction, ensuring e-learning is constantly adapting to the changing needs of teachers and trainers, learners, RTOs, business and industry.
Through research, the Framework also investigates emerging technologies and their application in the VET sector. 
Benchmarking and research allows the Framework to keep its finger on the pulse of e-learning in VET, and ensures that our activities and programs are evidence-based. 


Publications

The Framework produces a number of research-based resources to assist the VET community to develop tailored e-learning programs. This suite of resources currently includes more than 10 in-depth reports on e-learning, in areas such as supporting national training initiatives, small business and mature aged workers. If you don't have time to read the full reports, the what matters series of pamphlets highlight the key findings from the Framework's major research projects.
The national E-learning Benchmarking Survey provides the most current snapshot of e-learning around the country, with national, state/territory and industry specific analysis.
Explore our research publications and what matters pamphlets. 

Latest Research

Keep an eye out for the following key research projects in 2009:

  • The impact of e-learning on employability skills development - released in April 2009 this report highlights e-learning as a dynamic influence in shaping the VET system in the 21st century, as organisations use e-learning as a tool to embed employability skills in their education and training.
  • How organisations are using e-learning to support national training initiatives - this report was released in February 2009 and confirms that e-learning is being sought out by   Australian business and industry looking to solve significant skills shortages.
  • The impact of champions on embedding e-learning in their organisation - has been released and highlights the role of e-learning champions for organisations looking to successfully adopt and embed e-learning.
  • Annual E-learning Benchmarking Survey (including RTOs, teachers/trainers, learners and employers) - to be released towards the end of 2009. 

  Read the latest benchmarking research on the uptake of e-learning in VET in Australia.


Research Opportunities

Tenders for 2009 commissioned research into e-learning  will be available on this site in mid-June.

Copyright

The Framework has a Copyright Officer, Vanessa Tuckfield, who provides expert policy advice on Copyright/IP for the VET sector and maintains the Copyright Kitchen online resource, providing associated educational, promotional and support services.

Copyright Kitchen focuses solely on copyright and intellectual property issues.  It offers an interactive, user-friendly guide to the legal loopholes and pitfalls of copyright law.