Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use an e-learning management system that supports self-directed e-learning within the context of a pre-arranged course or program.
This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to support | 1.1 Identify and access organisation’s resources to enable e-learning 1.2 Find and access resources to support students using an e-learning management system in accordance with organisation requirements 1.3 Ensure organisation processes and procedures for managing e-learning are in place |
2. Preview e-learning management system | 2.1 Test organisation’s e-learning management system to ensure completion of an online course is possible 2.2 Check effectiveness of functions of e-learning management system, including email to online cohort, discussion boards, downloading of materials and management of work 2.3 Identify issues impacting on the effectiveness of an e-learning management system and report to supervisor |
3. Implement e-learning support | 3.1 Confirm learning outcomes with students and teachers and establish access to e-learning technology and materials in accordance with individual needs and the e-learning strategy 3.2 Assist students through identified support mechanisms, and manage contingencies in accordance with organisation standards 3.3 Use learning management system to track |
4. Review e-learning | 4.1 Review the e-learning program in terms of its applicability to the student’s needs and the organisation’s capacity to support the process 4.2 Obtain feedback from students about their level of satisfaction with e-learning against set criteria 4.3 Gather feedback from other stakeholders on the use of the e-learning management system and 4.4 Use feedback to identify areas for follow-up or improvement and document recommended changes in accordance with organisation requirements |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance. |
Digital literacy – in order to navigate and use appropriate functions of an e-learning management system. Writing – in order to produce accurate, informative reports. The remaining foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. |