eLearning 2008Day 1

Julie Collareda

TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute

Program

Day 1 – Overview Day 2 – 21st Century learning and new

technologies Day 3 – Communication and management

tools Day 4 – Developing an eLearning program Day 5 – Examples and feedback

Workshop outcomes Background to eLearning Creating innovative eLearning programs

PlanningDevelopingDelivery

Day one Designing an eLearning program:

What is eLearning? Importance of eLearningCurrent researchRipples Model Australian context

eLearning? “As a component of flexible learning, e-learning involves the application of electronic media in the delivery of flexible vocational education and training (VET) programs. It can include the use of web, CD-ROM or computer-based learning resources in the classroom, workplace or home, as well as online access to course activities such as group discussions and online assessment activities”

(Australian Flexible delivery framework 2005)

eLearning

Use of networked information and communications technology in teaching and learning

educational processes that utilise information and communications technology to mediate asynchronous as well as synchronous learning and teaching activities.

Why? Individual perceptions of teachers and

their reluctance to adopt a changing role Facilitators of learning rather than experts Organisations not having a clear way to

move forward and providing the necessary support structures.

Complex issue

Cynefin framework Tend to concentrate on the simple and less

complicated processes Do not address the complex and chaotic issues This leads to ongoing disorder and hence people

revert to their comfort zone when making decisions.

As the Cynefin Framework predicts, this leads to complacency and in turn leads to failure.

Research

Technology Fundamental change Jasinski 2006

Clear vision Champions Multiple perspectives/stakeholders Time and resources No one way

3 key components

1. The innovation – the types, attributes, market need, benefits and pedagogical impact

2. The innovators and adopters – the human factor including beliefs and attitudes, readiness, collaboration, personal impact and relationships

3. The organisation – the culture and systems including technology

Mainstream adopters

Shared decision making Peer support A focus on teaching and learning A focus on highly ‘adoptable’ uses of

technology(Geoghegan 1995 cited in Jasinski 2006)

RIPPLES implementation model

Resources Infrastructure People Policies Learning Evaluation and Support.

Research outcomes

Mainstream adopters having the available time Need for a greater emphasis on eLearning pedagogy Organisational readiness The purposeful use of technology. Targeted support for embedding such as technical,

pedagogical and administrative leadership Need for diverse strategies and styles Early adopters can limit opportunities A strength-based orientation

4 phase model

Needs-assessment/selection/funding Development of the innovative practices Early adoption Mainstream adoption.

Jasinski 2006

Teachers engaging in eLearning

Benefits of technology Using iPODS

Australian Vocational Education

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)

Training packages National recognition

COAG

intergovernmental forum in Australia role of COAG is to initiate, develop and

monitor the implementation of policy reforms that are of national significance

Targets

Delivery targets for: Recognition of prior learning Workplace delivery Indigenous Certificate III and above Indigenous remote delivery 15-19 year olds 20-24 year olds 45-64 year olds

Delivery to students with disabilities Skill shortage area

Targets continued

Delivery and assessment of employability skills.

The recent changes to the AQTF Convergence of Training Packages Delivery of skill sets for specific industry

needs. Offshore Skills Assessment

Flexible Learning in Australia

The Australian Flexible Learning Framework (AFLF)with e-learning skillsprofessional development opportunitiesproducts, resources and support networks to meet today's increasingly

technology-driven learning environment.

AFLF

The Framework is a national strategy collaboratively funded by the Australian Government and all states and territories at AUD$15 million annually.

2000-2004 New Framework

Day one-summary

Designing an eLearning program:What is eLearning? Importance of eLearningCurrent researchRipples Model Australian context