Diploma of E-learning

Tropical North Queensland TAFE - Alison Gotts.

Approach

The Diploma of E-learning is a fully online course which blends project-based, discovery and collaborative learning approaches. A key feature is facilitated peer-to-peer communication using the WebCT tools, together with regular email and phone interaction, to create a vibrant learning community. While the learning community provides support and motivation, learners are expected to manage their own learning in an independent study environment.

Design

In the story Alison provides a number of 'quick tips' for facilitating an online course and building a successful learning community.

The learning design map describes a week of the course.

Features

fully online
work-based projects relevant to the workplace
collaborative learning approach - peer feedback, interaction and support
blogs, discussion forums and online collaborative activities
online electronic portfolios
independent discovery learning
role of teacher as facilitator is a significant part of the course.

Further details

Course	BSB51301 Diploma of E-Learning
Provider	Tropical North Queensland TAFE
Location	Cairns , Queensland Delivered online
Staff	Alison Gotts, designer and facilitator
Competency	*Educational strand* BSBEBUS403A Communicate Electronically BSBEBUS508A Build a Virtual Community BSBEBUS513A Plan E-Learning BSBEBUS514A Implement E-Learning BSBEBUS515A Facilitate E-Learning *Multimedia* *strand* BSBEBUS506A Plan and Develop a Business Website CUFIMA01A Produce and Manipulate Digital Images CUFMEM06A Design a Multimedia Product CUFMEM07A Apply Principles of VisualDesign/Communication to the Development of a Media Product CUFMEM08A Apply Principles of Instructional Design to a Media Product CUFMEM10A Design and Create a Multimedia Interface ICAITAD146A Develop Web Site Information Architecture
Training package	BSB01 Business Services Training Package
Courseware	Australian Flexible Learning Toolbox: Multimedia. Available from Australian Training Products.
Features	Fully online Collaborative learning approach - peer feedback, interaction and support Project-based Each assessment task is a stepping stone to the overall project Role of teacher/trainer as facilitator is a significant part of the course
Comments	“The web has meant that we can offer this course to a group who are facing similar training needs, but are scattered across the country. And that we can offer learning interactions to inspire and motivate students – they are able to form a cohesive learning community with people they would otherwise never meet, instead of working in isolation” Alison Gotts
More information	Information booklet (PDF 322KB)