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Beyond Text

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About the project

This project examined the use of online voice tools for teaching and learning. As well, it considered the pedagogical barriers which prevent many practitioners from adopting online voice tools as part of their core teaching methodology.

The project provides accessible models of practice, a sample of online tools, case studies and a framework for moving beyond text and integrating online voice technologies into the delivery of online education and training.

Who is it for?

The project will be of interest to:

practitioners and trainers interested in adopting voice technologies for a range of learner groups including:
- language and literacy needs - including English as a Second Language (ESL)
- younger learners, that is, 15 - 19 year old learners
- workers in industry contexts
adult community education (ACE) and vocational education and training (VET) organisations who currently deliver or are looking to deliver to learners online
industry interested in adopting and applying online voice technologies
professional development staff.

Who developed the project?

This project was developed by AMES (Adult Multicultural Education Services), Victoria, with Central Gippsland TAFE, Victoria, and TAFE South Australia.

Index of project resources

Reflection report

A PDF document providing an overview of the potential impact of voice technologies.

Beyond Text resource

A multimedia resource that demonstrates ways online voice technologies can be introduced into course design and practice to provide increased flexibility and engagement for learners. The resource can be used as an individual planning guide, or as a resource for professional development and training sessions.

Project videos

The Project Videos are a series of downloadable video clips, with the option to choose audio alternatives that served to introduce the project and provide insight into the developments to take place.

Workshop Resources

Update - October 2006

Workshops that explore this project are now available as professional development opportunities on a fee for service basis. We invite you to download the workshop resources relating to Beyond Text by going to our Workshop Resources page on the current Australian Flexible Learning Framework web site.

You can also download details of the professional development workshops for 2006.

Reflection report

This paper is a think-piece on voice technologies and how the wider issues of uptake and embedding innovation and new practices might be engaged more in projects such as this.