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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish the e-learning environment
  2. Introduce e-learning
  3. Guide and facilitate e-learning
  4. Monitor e-learning
  5. Review e-learning processes

Required Skills

Required skills

language and literacy skills using electronic media to

communicate electronically using accepted language and style

ensure what is being said is appropriate and clear

facilitation skills using electronic media

technology skills to use elearning tools

highlevel organisational skills to

communicate efficiently using a number of mediums

manage learners in a virtual environment

keep uptodate with each learners progress

provide prompt feedback

be available for support during established times

technology skills including

in different media

keyboard skills

using relevant hardware and software

accessing information on the internet

identifying technical problems and being able to troubleshoot or know where to get required technical assistance

timemanagement skills to facilitate an elearning program

Required knowledge

adult learning principles

technical knowledge sufficient to distinguish between a technical problem and a content problem and to respond accordingly

technical knowledge needed in using

chat rooms

forums

bulletin boards

internet and website navigation

relevant technologies and tools including

those that allow trainerfacilitator to monitor every entry and electronic movement of learner

learnercontent management system eg WebCT

other electronic methods eg use of MS Excel and MS Word

internet

hyperlinks

relevant learning management systems

structure and content of relevant elearning resources

vocational and subject matter in area of delivery

ethics and codes of conduct related to elearning

cultural sensitivity particularly in regard to ensuring electronic discussions are culturally sensitive

relevant policy legislation codes of practice and national standards including commonwealth and state or territory legislation that may affect training and assessment in the vocational education and training sector

OHS relating to the work role and OHS considerations to include in the design of the elearning resources

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must address the scope of this unit and reflect all components of the unit A range of appropriate assessment methods and evidencegathering techniques must be used to determine competency A judgement of competency should only be made when the assessor is confident that the required outcomes of the unit have been achieved and that consistent performance has been demonstrated

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

facilitate one complete elearning program

provide evidence of at least two examples of organising and facilitating at least two elearning activities covering diverse elearning environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Evidence must be gathered in the workplace wherever possible Where no workplace is available a simulated workplace must be provided

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

For further information about assessment of this and other TAE units refer to relevant implementation guidance published on the IBSA website wwwibsaorgau


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Learning strategy provides:

documented framework to guide and structure learning requirements and teaching/delivery and assessment arrangements.

Learning program provides:

documented guide to support a cohesive and integrated learning process for the learner.

E-learning delivery plan may include tools to:

manage and sequence e-learning

guide implementation of learning program.

Technical requirements may include:

technology to be used in delivery

type of online learning management platform

time required to set up and test equipment and technology

liaison with information technology (IT) personnel/specialists.

Protocols for e-learning environment may include:

boundaries of communication and standards of behaviour in public 'spaces'

guidelines for trainer/facilitator and e-learner interaction

arrangements for technical support

expectations and requirements of learners.

Good practice in e-learning facilitation may include:

providing both educational and technical support to learners

offering flexible solutions to suit a range of learner needs

providing opportunities for collaboration

guiding and supporting inquiry and engagement

being flexible to allow for and support a range of appropriate learner skills, learning styles and learner characteristics.

Review may include:

feedback from learners, colleagues and e-learning designers via survey or discussion

identification of issues in monitoring and managing e-learners using the delivery plan

identification of effectiveness of the e-learning protocols.

Reflecting on own performance may include:

asking critical questions about performance, problems, methods used, and success of learners

listening to and acting on feedback from learners and others.