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The E-standards for Training Project is a key driver for the development of a national VET e-learning infrastructure capable of meeting current and projected demands on the VET system.
In 2007, the project will continue to promote standards to underpin interoperable, flexible and scalable systems for development, distribution and exchange of e-learning resources. Endorsed standards will be maintained and uptake promoted, with monitoring of mainstream adoption in VET systems. Responsibility for Vetadata, the training sector's metadata application profile, will remain a key area. In addition, the project will support current Framework priorities by researching technical standards and protocols to support innovation in areas such as online assessment, portability of qualifications and competencies, social computing and revised accessibility guidelines.
The E-standards for Training Project will work to strengthen the relationships between national and state / territory e-learning systems, and build collaboration with other education sectors. Its work will draw on and feed into the work of other Framework projects, national initiatives and international standards developments.
The integrity of the process and the quality of outputs will be assured by the continued work of the E-standards Expert Group, comprising representatives from all jurisdictions, key national initiatives and relevant cross-sectoral groups.
Objectives
- to secure and maintain a national VET e-learning infrastructure capable of meeting current and projected demands on the VET system;
- to provide up-to-date information on and support for standards adoption and implementation;
- to facilitate collaboration on standards adoption and promotion across VET agencies, jurisdictions and institutions;
- to advocate the VET system perspective on standards at national and international levels.
Outputs
- a formal ratification process for relevant standards and protocols;
- an agreed set of technical standards and protocols for nationwide development, access and exchange of VET e-learning materials;
- an up-to-date online reference source and help system for information on recommended VET standards;
- research, maintenance and promotion of interoperability instruments and standards (including Vetadata and vocabularies) for the VET system;
- VET engagement in cross-sectoral and international standards development.
Project performance indicators
- agreement on a working national infrastructure allowing seamless access to e-learning resources by VET providers in all states and territories;
- adoption of recommended standards and protocols by VET agencies;
- organisational and individual satisfaction with e-learning systems and content.
Direct contributions of Project to the 2007 Australian Flexible Learning Framework outputs
Contact details
Name: Owen O'Neill
Phone: +61 3 9661 8711
Email: owen.oneill at eworks.edu.au
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