The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand developed a blended distance learning solution to address the upskilling needs of the country's financial services sector in response to changed regulations. The project involved developing 16 online and print courses totaling 500 hours of learning content. A cross-functional team worked to rapidly design and deliver the pedagogically robust courses, which included multimedia resources, online quizzes and forums, and automated assessment tools. The solution was cost-effective and provided flexibility for individual learners and employers.
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Financial services project Open Polytechnic
1. Responding to the upskilling
needs of the New Zealand
Financial Services sector
May 2011
2. Open Polytechnic financial advisor training
combines the best of distance learning and
technological innovation to deliver high quality
education outcomes.
4. The project
• Blended distance flexible solution
• 16 courses, 500 hours of learning
• Print and interactive online resources
• Online self-evaluation tool
• Assessment only option
• Contextualisation for large organisations
5. Rapid stepped development
• Industry prioritisation of courses
• Matching development plan
• Rolling development and delivery
• Accommodate changing regulatory
environment
• Faster timeframes than previously
6. Pedagogically robust high quality blend
• Online resources
• Multimedia case studies
• Online quizzes
• Podcasts
• Forums
• Print resources
• Rigorous moderation
• Educational and industry experts
• Clarifies that staff cannot set up a website or social site that appears to be run by the Open
7. Real time automated assessments
• Customised open source (Moodle)
• Learners – instant feedback
• Minimise costs
• Link to student management system
• Random categorised question banks
• ‘Remember’ individuals’ questions
• Helpdesk support
10. Flexibility
• Individual fit around work and family
• Employer maintain productivity
• Choice of number of courses
• Choice of pace of study
11. Cross functional team
• Senior managers
• Project management
• Learning design specialists
• Academic and industry experts
• Open source developers
• Business development and marketing staff
• Enrolments and support staff