This Powerpoint has been created to support trainers in the renewable energy trades area. It has an associated e-resource at http://renewableenergytraining.wikispaces.com

1. Effective E-learning
for Renewable Energy Training
Marlene Manto
SA E-learning Coordinator
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3. Why should you bother? Because I live too far
away to come to class.
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4. Why should you bother? Because having to learn
theory in a lecture can be
reeeeally boring.
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5. Because I don’t always
Why should you bother? understand the first
time, and I want to be
able to go over
something again.
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6. Because I have a
Why should you bother? disability and need to be
able to learn in a different
way than the others.
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7. Because I’m so bored
Why should you bother? with teaching the same
stuff…in the same
way…over and over
again…..
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9. What is E-learning?
E-learning...includes all forms of electronically supported
learning and teaching...E-learning often involves both out-of-
classroom and in-classroom educational experiences via
technology applications and processes such as web-based
learning, computer-based learning, virtual education
opportunities and digital collaboration…It can be self-paced or
instructor-led and includes media in the form of
text, image, animation, streaming video and audio.
Wikipedia

11. “E-learning means to
put our current
classroom resources
online…right?” Cc licensed Flickr photo by NASA Goddard Photo and Video

12. “Our students
don’t want e-
learning.” Cc licensed Flickr photo by CERTs

13. “E-learning
doesn’t apply
to trades
training.”
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14. “E-learning
is just
reading text
on a
screen.”
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15. “It’s about reducing
costs…getting rid of us
Cc licensed Flickr photo by CERTs trainers.”

16. Students want e-learning. According
to the results of the 2011 national
Benchmarking Survey of VET
students….
• 90% would like at least a little e-
learning in their course
• 26% want a lot of e-learning
Source: http://e-learningindicators.flexiblelearning.net.au/survey_results_all.htm

17. What are the benefits?
STUDENTS RTO’S TRAINERS
• Flexible - can study • Increased retention • Can automate tasks
around work/family • Can reduce overall • Sharing of
• Can respond to costs skills/knowledge
different learning • Reduces carbon • Reduced classroom
styles footprint delivery time
• Access anywhere • Consistency of • Availability of experts
• Self-paced delivery (eg with • Can spend time with
• Can be more HPIs) those who need it
engaging • ? more
• More control over • Can be more
learning motivating and fun!
• Freedom to fail • ?
• ?

19. “There are many opportunities for e-learning
e.g. an apprentice electrician needs to
understand Ohms law - perfect for e-learning.
[There are] many very "dry" topics that would be
best served delivered in a smart interactive e-
learning presentation."
Jim Munro, Director,ABSC Group
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Elearning-Conversations-4543260/about

20. "When I am convinced that the only way to
properly assess a particular skill is in the work
place and/or through practical demonstration ... I
usually organise a way to 'watch' the person
perform the skill.
This may be through the person video recording
themselves, or by live link-up through Skype, or
my personal favourite, live to a group via a
webinar."
John Radvan, WEA Hunter

21. “Trades students love technology if they can see
a reason for its use. Let them find, play and
learn with automotive, construction, engineering
and volumetric apps!"
Tracie Regan, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE

22. “One reason apprentices became Diesel mechanics was
they "Were no good with electrical stuff". Teaching the
subject was hard work...Even with the best
lecturers, 10% of the students had to do re-sits or
additional studies because they did not finish their work.
I also taught the subject using the support of the
computers. The result was...
- No students needing re-sits
- Students finishing in less than 4 days (normally 5 day
study)
- Less teaching and less stress (allowing time to be
spent with students who were struggling).”
Jim Kesting (previously Heavy Vehicles, TAFE SA)

23. Types of E-learning

24. Types of E-learning: E-training
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25. Types of E-learning: Supported Distance Study
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26. Types of E-learning: Web Conference
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27. Types of E-learning: Virtual Campus
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28. Types of E-learning: Blended learning
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29. Types of E-learning: Web/ICT Enhanced

31. Kobak Pty Ltd, Flagstaff Hill SA
Kobak Pty Ltd
….is using iPads for WHS
requirements including
completing reports verbally
and taking photos for
evidence of compliancy.

32. TAFE NSW Riverina Institute
….repackaged 3 existing units of competence
undertaken by their Electrotechnology
students.
They were developed in Moodle using a variety of e-learning strategies eg:
Power points, screen grabs, quizzes, videos, You-tube and other tools to
enhance the learning experiences of students.
http://accesstoskills.wikispaces.com/AS046

33. SA Plant Operator Training – Lonsdale, SA
….adapted their Forklift delivery training into
mobile learning for marginalised and
disengaged learners.
They developed a ‘Forklift Pre-op
procedure’ resource which could
be viewed on a mobile phone.
They also used QR codes to
create a ‘learning trail’ over a real
forklift.
http://sapot.wwdad.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=27
http://pre2012.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/forklifts-getting-mobile

34. MITAC - Major Industries Training Advisory Council
….successfully built an iPhone App for eProfiling.
This app allows students to log their weekly cards without having access to a
computer improving the regularity with which they log their information. This also
allows the RTO and Employer to more accurately track the progress of the
apprentice, potentially leading to more timely completion of the apprenticeship.
http://accesstoskills.wikispaces.com/AS046

35. TAFE NSW North Coast / Essential Energy
….developed an online learning tool comprising the 5 stages applicants may
need to progress through to obtain an apprenticeship with an Energy
Provider in Australia.
They trialled a variety of technologies to provide remote facilitation and ongoing
tutorial support, and customise existing employability skills and underpinning
numeracy skills resources for the industry.
Case Study: http://pfp2012.wikispaces.com/file/view/NCI_E_3_case_study.pdf

36. Also…others have been doing work with….
• POV (Point of View) technologies for assessment…
• Second Life (virtual 3D worlds)…
• Geotagging….

37. • Augmented Reality….
Source:
Report on Teaching Earth/Sun Relationship
• Game-based learning…

38. • Mobile learning….
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• E-Books…
• And more!!!!!
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