About AREDv2.1

AREDv2.1 is a new upgrade version of the ARED e-learning development tool that corrects some previous issues with the content output, all existing ARED users are advised to download and install the upgraded version see 'Changes in version 1' below for more information.

ARED is designed to allow practitioners, with little more than basic computer skills, to easily build their own e-learning resources using six dynamic templates. The templates are based on media-rich interactions that are commonly used in e-learning materials and remove the need for practitioners to learn the multimedia skills commonly required to build such resources.

AREDv2.1 enables practitioners to take their own content, integrate it into a template and publish a fully-functional and engaging e-learning resource they can deliver via CD-ROM, website or learning management system.

In addition to creating learning materials ARED enables e-learning content to be packaged so that its structure and navigation can be interpreted and applied across a range of learning management systems.

ARED can be used to create SCORM v1.2 compliant content packages that meet the standards required for contribution to LORN as well as meeting Flexible Learning Toolbox standards.

Who is AREDv2.1 for?

ARED 2.1 is intended to replace earlier versions of the ARED tool. 

This resource will be of interest to:

• e-learning resource and content developers
  
• practitioners who would like to easily develop and create educationally sound e-learning resources
• e-learning resource development managers

Changes in version 2.1

• produce files that meet the 2009 E-standards for Training which were developed by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework)
• create valid SCORM content packages
• access new help material and instructions for developing their learning resource
• create and modify valid metadata files using the integrated Vetadata Tool.

Entire AREDv2.1 application and documentation

If you are a new ARED user or you would like access to the model learning resources, getting started guide and user guide it's recommened that you download the entire AREDv2.1 application and documentation. 

Download the entire AREDv2.1 application 115,585 Kb

To install the AREDv2.1 application on your computer:

• Save and unzip the file
• Double click install_ared.exe and follow the prompts

How was AREDv2.1 developed?

AREDv2.1 was funded and supported by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework's (Framework) 2009 E-Standards for Training business activity.

The updates were made by Holmesglen Institute of TAFE (Victoria).

For more information about the initial versions of the product, devloped under the Framework's 2005 and 2006 New practices in Flexible Learning projects refer to ARED v1.0 webpage

For further information