FRAMEWORK BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Benchmarking and research
Now available!
E-learning benchmarking
The national E-learning Benchmarking Survey provides the most current snapshot of e-learning around the country, with national, state/territory and industry specific analysis.
2010 Employer survey results
The 2010 Employer E-learning Benchmarking Survey Report has been released. Employers Australia-wide have confirmed that e-learning is now entrenched as a tool for employee training. The survey found that half (50%) of all Australian businesses are now using e-learning to provide flexible, timely and efficient employee training (up from 40% in 2009).
The 2010 RTO and Teacher surveys are underway and results are expected in August.
>>See the national E-learning Benchmarking Survey results here
DIY Online Survey Tool
B&R have developed an online survey tool for organisations to compare VET student and VET teacher/trainer results against the national benchmarked results. Three organisations will trial the new survey and develop a case study to showcase their results.
>>To ask questions, contribute and discuss research, join the Benchmarking and Research group
Research publications
The Framework produces a number of research-based resources to assist the VET community to develop tailored e-learning programs. This suite of resources currently includes more than 10 in-depth reports on e-learning, in areas such as e-assessment, supporting national training initiatives, and mature aged workers.
If you don't have time to read the full reports, the what matters series of pamphlets (see below) highlight the key findings from the Framework's major research projects.
>>Explore our research publications and what matters pamphlets here
Latest research
The following key research projects were recently released:
- E-assessment and the AQTF: Bridging the divide between practitioner and auditor - Released in April 2010 this research highlights what practitioners and auditors judge to be the key issues in e-assessment, as well as potential practical actions that will promote better understanding and improved practices.
- E-assessment: Case studies
Three case studies were undertaken in 2009 as a component of the e-assessment research. The case studies were: Vocational training for veterinary nurses; The eLF Program; E-examinations at the University of Tasmania.
E-assessment workshops!
In May and continuing throughout 2010, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework has been conducting half-day workshops around Australia on E-assessment challenges and solutions.
The workshops supported the implementation of the Framework’s E-assessment and the AQTF report, and help to determine the requirements for draft national guidelines for the auditing of e-assessment strategies.
An
online conference was held on Wednesday 12 May, 12:30pm - 1:30pm AEST
(select to view the recording)
Victoria:
Thursday 29 July
For more information, contact the E-learning Coordinator in your state or territory: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-learningcoordinators
>> Read the latest benchmarking research on the uptake of e-learning in VET in Australia here
Keep an eye out for the following research projects in 2010:
- Sustaining Framework Innovations - This research will investigate the extent to which past Framework initiatives have been sustained and mainstreamed. It is anticipated this project will commence in March and be complete in September.
- Engaging the disengaged
Copyright
The Framework has a Copyright Officer, Vanessa Tuckfield, who provides expert policy advice on Copyright/IP for the VET sector and maintains the Copyright Kitchen online resource, providing associated educational, promotional and support services.
Copyright Kitchen focuses solely on copyright and intellectual property issues. It offers an interactive, user-friendly guide to the legal loopholes and pitfalls of copyright law.
Contacts
Annie Fergusson
Benchmarking and Research Business Manager
Phone:+61 883484071
Mobile:+61 401125179
Email: annie.fergusson[at] sa.gov.au
Vanessa Tuckfield
Copyright Officer
Phone:+61 262073158
Mobile:+ 0416 169 313
Email: vanessa.tuckfield [at] cit.act.edu.au
Melanie Worrall
Project Officer
Phone:+61 83484072
Email: melanie.worrall [at] sa.gov.au
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