Professional learning that is fun, flexible and useful

Elearning skill development is offered through courses such as E-facilitation, Digital Storytelling, Podcasting, Screencasting, Utilizing Blogs, Digital Portfolios, Using Virtual Classrooms Effectively (eg Elluminate or Discovere)Making Best Use of Your Learning Management System etc

Training can be offered online or face to face in your venue or ours.

• Digital storytelling: Participants use their voice together with audio visual resources (photographs, video footage, text, music and sound) to produce a story that can be used for a variety of purposes including learning resources, reports, assessments and personal reflections. It can be utilized by employees to promote a product or a service.
• Screencasting: a screencast is a capture of the actions of a users computer screen, typically with accompanying audio. They can be used by employees to deliver learning about a new IT application and facilitate repeated viewings until confident in its use.
• Podcasting: a podcast is an audio file that is regularly distributed over the net though an rss feed. It can be used to deliver information to staff including addresses from the CEO.
• Blogs: Web logs are free webspace that enable staff to reflect, discuss and collaborate. It is an ideal tool to keep other staff updated on a project progress. They are freely available on the web.
• Digital portfolios: store collections of employees work digitally to reduce space and paper and increase portability

E-Facilitation

This program is designed for the trainer who will facilitate training programs in an e-learning setting. This course addresses facilitating in synchronous and asynchronous learning situations that are delivered over the World Wide Web.

The course will run over a 6-10 week period (depending upon the commitment and expertise of the learners) and it is anticipated that learners will commit 3 hours a week to the course. One hour of this will be in a synchronous discussion with the facilitator and other learners in either Skype or Discovere. The other two hours will be either in research or discussion in the learning management system (Moodle).

It is presumed that course participants have their own technical support and have a teaching/training background. Potential participants should confirm with their IT departments that they are able to download and use Skype and Discovere. (If this is not possible you need to discuss this with Skills Strategies staff)

It is preferable that learners complete the course in groups from one organization. The minimum number of participants required to run the course is 8. Individuals are encouraged to register for the course and when a group of 8 is achieved the course will commence.

Course Outline:

• E-learning and its potential
• Setting up your online course
• Creating basic course materials
• Course communications
• Collaborative learning
• Encouraging interactivity
• Audio and video
• Online tutorials

Take Your Small RTO Online

Some of the issues facing small RTO's include attracting large enough class sizes to make delivery cost effective, the requirement for a market edge including customised and individualised delivery options, the perception of high cost to implement e-learning strategies and the costs associated with implementing and maintaining compliance.

RTO's usually may consider the use of e-learning as purely a delivery mechanism for learning to students that gives them the ability to deliver individualised solutions for small numbers cost effectively, but it can also be used to support organisational issues such as standards.

The new standards due for operation in July 2007 require that RTO's:

• Provide quality training and assessment across all of its operations
• That the RTO adheres to the principles of access and equity and maximises outcomes for its clients
• Management systems are responsive to the needs of clients, staff and stakeholders, and the environment in which the RTO operates
• Essential standards of registration are met eg Governance, interactions with registering body, compliance with legislation, insurance, financial management, certification and qualifications, recognition by other RTO's, accuracy and integrity of marketing, transition to Training Packages

E-learning can not only facilitate the access to a broader market and facilitate the delivery to small classes; it can also enhance the small RTO's compliance with standards.

Various tools are cheaply available to support the delivery of e-learning by small RTO's.

Coaching

Coaching can help you achieve your goals quickly and effectively. Take the necessary steps to achieve your goals. Be empowered and held accountable to the commitments you make. Get the focus to achieve the results you deserve.

Skills Strategies International offers two styles of coaching:

1. Coaching to support the implementation of e-learning
2. Coaching for those wanting to make career changes or develop their business

Implementing e-learning

If you are implementing e-learning into your organisation and struggling with the skills and support required engage an experienced coach to assist you through the process. Get assistance with:

• Planning the change
• Change management strategies
• Selection of resources and appropriate strategies for implementation