flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations E-learning Innovations Australian Flexible Learning Framework Project 09/73 – Spatial Information Skills for Professionals FRAMEWORK FOR DELIVERING SPATIAL INFORMATION SKILLS TRAINING IN A FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Framework for delivering Spatial Information Skills training in a flexible environment Changing Environment – need to develop a framework Our industry is changing rapidly - resources need to be easy to maintain and update We now have access to great knowledge based web resources for our industry Software (a major component of our industry) is rapidly changing Distance students are becoming more common Students are requesting self paced resources and options We need methods to assess computing skills by distance means We need methods to assess knowledge by distance means

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Framework for delivering Spatial Information Skills training in a flexible environment Paper based resources - Access via classroom Digital Resources - Access via classroom Web Resources - Access via Web Direction of resource development in Spatial Information Training - Lecture notes - Theory chapters - Diagrams - Class exercises handouts - Software manuals - Presentation based lectures - Web links - Class Exercises in digital documents - Manual in software - Topic Web pages - Video based lectures - Web links - Online software manuals - Self paced exercises downloaded

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Framework for delivering Spatial Information Skills training in a flexible environment Class room assessment - Access via classroom Integrated Assessment - Access via classroom Remote Assessment - Access via Web Direction of assessment in Spatial Information Training All assessments occurs in the classroom: -recalling knowledge -discussing issues -demonstrating computing skills Assessment occurs as a combination of classroom and self directed learning: -research issues using the web -discussing in class -demonstrating competence by creating evidence of skills in a digital format Assessment occurs remotely with students undertaking assessment individually. Evidence of skills and analysis of issues submitted via web.

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Traditional Teaching: Spatial Computing Skills - Student attends classes in computer class room -Teacher explains theory -Teacher demonstrates spatial computing skills in front of class -Students practice while teacher guides -Teacher helps solve problems -Teacher checks skills via assessment task -Teacher feeds back results to student

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Self directed E-learning: Spatial Computing Skills - Student sent software to load onto home computer -Student access resources via webpage at a time that suits them -Students watch presentations (voice and animation) that contain theory and demonstration of practical skills -Students given exercises to work through (with answers) -Students asked to check and reflect on knowledge and skills acquired -Students perform assessment task and submits to teacher -Teacher feeds back results to students via marking sheet -Student reviews experience

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Framework for delivering Spatial Information Skills training in a flexible environment: Computing skills Class based presentations Convert: Tools : power point, captivate Presentations with voice and animations Class based demonstrations Convert: Tools : spatial software, captivate Enhanced: More detail added Animation Demonstration Tools Class based exercises Self paced exercises Student reflection resource Marking sheets, with audio option Created:

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Traditional Teaching: Spatial Knowledge - Student attends classes -Teacher explains concepts over a series of lectures -Students and Teacher explore concepts and discuss issues -Teacher sets assessment tasks to demonstrate student knowledge -Teacher feeds back results to students (marking sheets with audio options)

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Self Directed E-learning: Spatial Knowledge -Students access resources via webpage at a time that suits them -Learning divided into a series of topics to work through -Each topic contains -Resources (theory, links, documents, forums) -Assessments -Students perform assessment tasks and submit to teacher -Teacher feeds back results to students via marking sheet

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Framework for delivering Spatial Information Skills training in a flexible environment: Spatial knowledge Lecture Series Convert: Tools : moodle Divide into Topics Class based discussions Collate and Enhance: Tools: wiki, web links Enhanced: More detail added Topic resources Class Assessments Reflection based assessment Marking sheets, with audio option Created:

flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations Many of the resources developed for the project were already held in a ‘class room’ based format. More recently this resources have been converted from paper, to digital, Process 1.Identify current resources 2.Design e-learning methods and structure 3.Convert suitable resources 4.Enchance resources as required 5.Create new resources identified in gap 6.Test new resources