Australian Flexible Learning Framework

Project outline

Australian Flexible Learning Framework

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Flexible Learning Toolboxes

In 2006 the Flexible Learning Toolboxes Project aims to continue to develop "world class" e-learning products to support the national VTE system and ensure that Australian VTE providers remain at the forefront of e-learning development and delivery. The Project will continue its progressive adoption and promotion of international standards to maximise the accessibility and usefulness of VTE e-learning content. Customisable e-learning product with supporting teacher guides will be produced and made available in complete CD-ROM packages or as learning objects through an enhanced Toolbox repository. New product development will target national skills shortages and training areas of high demand. The Project will continue to provide a range of related initiatives that facilitate an increase in the uptake and effectiveness of e-learning, including the Toolbox Champions services and evaluation trials investigating the conditions for effective use of learning objects. This work will be supported by research on emerging technical standards and educational issues such as the application of Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) to problem-based learning.

Project activity in 2006 will include:

production of e-learning material in dual form - complete Toolbox products and SCORM compliant learning objects (potentially adopting SCORM 2004)
continuation of the Toolbox Champions service for VTE providers that interprets and implements 2006 Framework priorities according to State/Territory jurisdictional needs
specific support to end users of learning objects, including customization
continued population of the Toolbox repository (V2) with learning objects
repackaging of existing Toolboxes into SCORM compliant learning objects
a national audit of the usage of Toolboxes and the learning object repository.

In 2006 an information management system will be implemented for data related to Toolboxes and learning objects, including technical standards, known issues, marketing materials and product versions. This will meet the growing demands of product management and maintenance.

Objectives

to increase the range of customisable e-learning content available to providers
to facilitate flexible access to e-learning content by providers
to increase system-wide understanding of the effective use of learning objects
to build teachers' skills in using and customising e-learning content
to increase the use of national e-learning content in VTE programs.

Outputs

minimum of six new Toolbox products covering approximately 36 competencies across a number of industry training packages
enhanced and expanded Toolbox repository with 60-80 additional learning objects
improved system-wide understanding of the effective use of learning objects
increased capability of VTE practitioners in developing, customising and using e-learning content
wide-spread use and customisation of national e-learning resources by providers.

Direct contributions of Project to the 2006 Australian Flexible Learning Framework outputs

The Project makes a direct contribution to Framework Outputs.

2.2 Increased provider capability to provide training delivery and support service innovation for improved flexibility, quality, productivity and client satisfaction.

2.3 Quality customisable e-learning resources.

2.4 Educationally effective teaching and learning practices which meet the diverse needs of learners in e-learning environments.

Contact details

Name: Lisa Wait

Phone: +61 3 9661 8714
Email: lisa.wait at eworks.edu.au
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