1. Transforming Delivery E-Learning for RTO’s What’s in it for you

2. Integracom eLearning: A brief history 2008 2008 – Investigating moodle Setup first Moodle server, a 'leftover' PC. Setup first Moodle server, a 'leftover' PC. Installed and configured Moodle to run on our LAN only. Installed and configured Moodle to run on our LAN only. – Attended introductory Moodle training at Westone. – Trialled moodle for online assessments in our computer training rooms

3. Integracom eLearning: A brief history 2009 2009 – Obtained Innovations funding via AFLF to develop eLearning with a focus on increasing uptake of eLearning by Learners at Integracom – Produced learning object for LORN as output from 2009 funded project – Presented report on 2009 project to 'Online09' conference.

4. Integracom eLearning: A brief history 2009 2009 – Won tender to produce questions for question bank for online assessment of Digital Reception Technologies courses for Australian Govt. (Dept of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) Endorsed Installer Program for Digital TV Switchover.

5. Integracom eLearning: A brief history 2010 2010 – Registered web-learning.com.au – Obtained Innovations funding via AFLF to develop Network Simulator for teaching fundamentals of computer networking. – Produced output of Network Simulator as part of 2010 funded project – Presented report on 2010 project to ‘TEAM10' conference.

6. The 2010 Network Simulator Project: A (brief) case study in funded projects Funded via the Australian Flexible Learning Framework E-learning Innovations Program Funded via the Australian Flexible Learning Framework E-learning Innovations Program

7. The 2010 Network Simulator Project Integracom teaches introductory IP Networking as part of a Certificate III in Telecommunications Integracom teaches introductory IP Networking as part of a Certificate III in Telecommunications

8. The Existing Training Method Learners are taught about networking configurations in a traditional computer classroom setting including practical exercises using physical networking equipment Learners are taught about networking configurations in a traditional computer classroom setting including practical exercises using physical networking equipment

9. The Existing Training Method This takes time, and limits the number of networking scenarios that a learner can be presented with. This takes time, and limits the number of networking scenarios that a learner can be presented with.

10. Transforming training for distant or remote Learners The training course is ideal for e-learning, except for one thing… The training course is ideal for e-learning, except for one thing…

11. Transforming training for distant or remote Learners If a remote Learner attempted to complete the practical exercises by changing network settings on their own computer, they would lose their connection to the LMS. If a remote Learner attempted to complete the practical exercises by changing network settings on their own computer, they would lose their connection to the LMS. ???

12. The Solution Virtualise practical exercises using a simulated network environment Virtualise practical exercises using a simulated network environment

13. Options Learners can still attend face-to-face training where practical exercises can be carried out in virtual environment. Learners can still attend face-to-face training where practical exercises can be carried out in virtual environment.

14. Learner Exercises Learners can be presented with network scenarios with objectives to complete Learners can be presented with network scenarios with objectives to complete

15. Objectives The scenario can be ‘run’ and the Learner can quickly see if they have achieved the objectives. The scenario can be ‘run’ and the Learner can quickly see if they have achieved the objectives.

16. Deployment Virtual Network Simulator can be embedded into LMS’s such as Moodle. Virtual Network Simulator can be embedded into LMS’s such as Moodle.

17. Reporting SCORM The objectives can then be reported to an LMS via a SCORM compliant output The objectives can then be reported to an LMS via a SCORM compliant output

18. Storing Results Exercise results can be recorded and stored in an LMS Exercise results can be recorded and stored in an LMS

19. Evidence of Competency? Scenarios can be constructed by an Instructor to assess a Leaner’s skill and understanding of specific networking tasks. Scenarios can be constructed by an Instructor to assess a Leaner’s skill and understanding of specific networking tasks.

20. Evidence of Competency? If a Learner completes these tasks under the observation of an assessor, why not use it for gathering evidence of competency? If a Learner completes these tasks under the observation of an assessor, why not use it for gathering evidence of competency?

21. Network Simulator Time for a demonstration... Time for a demonstration...

22. 2010 Continued... – Built and hosted our own Moodle web-servers in- house at Integracom – Conversion of existing course materials into moodle Telecommunications training manuals as used by TAFEs across Australia and in our training centre. Telecommunications training manuals as used by TAFEs across Australia and in our training centre. Assessments converted to multiple choice for ease of delivery of exams Assessments converted to multiple choice for ease of delivery of exams Creation of SCORM based learning objects from PowerPoint presentations to track Learner participation throughout online course completion. Creation of SCORM based learning objects from PowerPoint presentations to track Learner participation throughout online course completion.

23. 2010 Continued... Created offline eLearning (html based) system to run from CD for Australian Govt. (Dept of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) Endorsed (Digital Reception Technologies) program using Adobe Captivate, Dreamweaver and CD Autorun programs. Created offline eLearning (html based) system to run from CD for Australian Govt. (Dept of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) Endorsed (Digital Reception Technologies) program using Adobe Captivate, Dreamweaver and CD Autorun programs.

24. 2011 and Beyond – Assessments now conducted online for 24 National Competency Units – Course theory delivery of 19 National Competency Units

25. E-Assessment Purchased 32 iPads (WiFi only) for Online Assessments, connected via internet to our Moodle server in Perth Purchased 32 iPads (WiFi only) for Online Assessments, connected via internet to our Moodle server in Perth 16 to keep in Perth, 16 for interstate courses 16 to keep in Perth, 16 for interstate courses

26. E-Assessment - Portable

27. E-Assessment: Benefits to Learners No long, written, paper-based assessments No long, written, paper-based assessments Instant feedback of exam mark Instant feedback of exam mark Increased use of pictures to compliment text for inclusion of visual learning styles Increased use of pictures to compliment text for inclusion of visual learning styles

28. E-Assessment: Benefits to RTO’s Streamline Marking Procedures Streamline Marking Procedures – 12 Learners per class x 10 Competencies per week x 5 weeks of training = 600 exam papers = (at 20 mins each) 200 hours that the Instructor did not have to use for marking!

29. E-Assessment Demonstration

30. So, What do you need to get started in eLearning? Technologies Technologies People People Help! Help!

31. So, What do you need to get started in eLearning? Technologies Technologies – Choose a platform – Host yourself or get hosted?

32. So, What do you need to get started in eLearning? Software Software – Content Creation – Standards Approach SCORM

33. So, What do you need to get started in eLearning? People People – IT Dept. – Educators/Assessors – Content Creators – Administrators – Project Managers

34. So, What do you need to get started in eLearning? Help is out there! Help is out there! – Training – Hosting – Support

35. The potential...

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42. World Domination

43. Conclusion E-Learning may seem daunting to begin with, but the benefits outweigh the one-off effort required. E-Learning may seem daunting to begin with, but the benefits outweigh the one-off effort required. E-Learning helped Integracom increase its student base. E-Learning helped Integracom increase its student base. E-Learning provides opportunities to provide broader training for projects, e.g. NBN (30,000 + technicians required) E-Learning provides opportunities to provide broader training for projects, e.g. NBN (30,000 + technicians required) E-Learning has enabled Integracom, a West Australian Private RTO, to expand training provision nationally. E-Learning has enabled Integracom, a West Australian Private RTO, to expand training provision nationally.

44. Now the question is.... What will E-Learning do for you?

45. Questions?