Elearning Innovations

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E-learning Innovations Sustainable Office
Block Learning Design and Technology Team Box
Hill Institute Australian Flexible Learning
Framework
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• PresentersPauline Farrell Learning Design
  and Technology
  ManagerEvelyn Flitman Senior eLearning
  Designer Tony Gillan Multimedia
  Coordinator

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• The Concept

• Blended learning for new sustainability units
• Virtual learning hub that integrates WEB 2.0
  tools
• Maps four units of competence to create a core
  competency hub
• Students can discuss impact on own industry
• Modelled around a Virtual Office Block with
• Café
• Childcare centre
• Offices (Hotel management other business)

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The Concept
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Project Outcomes

• Virtual learning environment
• Bedding down a new concept generic content
• Integrating sustainability across all industry
  areas
• Upskilling for Box Hill staff
• Buy-in - management and teaching staff

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• Learning Outcomes

Sustainability broader than own industry.
Explore impacts on - all of us - a range of
industries (unlike silo teaching).
Scenario-based learning - frames learning
experience - provides a context. Project
sustainable for future development.
Action-based learning students research
specific industry differences.
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• Units of Competence Mapped

• CHCPR515A - Develop and implement a program to
  support sustainable practice (Childcare)
• SITXENV001A - Participate in environmentally
  sustainable work practices (Café)
• SITXENV003A - Develop workplace policy and
  procedures for sustainability (Hotel Management)
• BSBSUS501A - Develop workplace policy and
  procedures for sustainability (Office)

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Design Features
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What you will see

• http//moodle.bhtafe.edu.au/so/index.html

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Challenges

• Technology
• Web 2.0 integration
• Mapping
• Design complexity
• Matching 2D and 3D options
• Making it fun

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Wins

• Capacity to add on in the future
• Prototype for generic competency project
• Upskilling for staff
• Opportunity to integrate a BHI hosted 3D
  environment
• Working with Teaching Centres

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Outcomes

• Alternative modes of delivery
• Create a 3D Virtual World
• Shared content - contextualised
• Communication across industry boundaries
• Broaden view of issues outside field of study
• Teacher buy-in and uptake
• Management buy-in
• Mobile Learning...2010

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What did we learn?

• Focus on engagement tactics, not just content
• Managing sub-contractors
• Engaging teacher and student interest
• Working with technical support areas IT and
  Facilities

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Plans for 2010

• Funding for more competencies
• Sustainable Learning Centre
• Continue to build on our suite of core
  competencies for implementation across the
  Institute