Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Moodle 1.9 template
- A moodle 1.9 course with content placeholders for the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in columns headings to check that all performance criteria have been covered.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- XML
- this is the source material provided by training.gov.au, transformed into the useful formats found on this site :-)
- WikiSpaces
- mark up the unit in a wiki format, ready to copy and paste into a wikispaces wiki page.
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you for 'Develop techniques for presenting information on radio'? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUFAIR201A, 'Develop techniques for presenting information on radio'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop techniques for presenting information on radio' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
- Resource Links
- I tried writing some AI to extract important words and phrases from the unit and link them to wikipedia articles and other relevant online resources. Sometimes this routine was more A than I, but on the whole I'm happy with the results.
- Questions and Answers
- Look for relevant questions and answers about the subject on Yahoo. Again, this was an automated process, and some of the results are a bit odd. I'm still undecided about how useful this function is, so I'll be tinkering with it for a while yet.
- create a wordle tag cloud from the unit's elements, performance criteria and range statement, then capture the screen - ready to include as an image in your online course or handouts.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Identify the elements of effective on-air presentation | 1. Listen to a range of radio programs and identify factors that might attract or alienate listeners 2. Discuss ideas about effective presentation styles with colleagues and/or mentors 3. Identify factors that foster a positive relationship between presenter and listeners |
Develop techniques for reading scripted material | 4. Use full vocal range and vary the pace of delivery as an aid in reading scripted material in a natural way 5. Use loudness and softness as an aid in communicating a message 6. Break sentences into logical chunks based on content as a way of emphasising key information 7. Check and use the correct pronunciation of words |
Develop techniques for communicating effectively with listeners | 8. Speak to listeners in a conversational, one-on-one manner 9. Use own personality to create rapport with, and respect of, listeners 10. Practise moving naturally between short improvised pieces and scripted material 11. Imagine yourself as a listener and present information in a way that would draw you into the message being conveyed 12. In consultation with relevant personnel, experiment with microphone placement to determine the optimum position for achieving correct audio levels |
Contribute to on-air programs | 13. Rehearse scripted material to be presented live or pre-recorded 14. With the assistance of relevant personnel, record scripted material according to production requirements 15. Evaluate own performance and seek feedback from colleagues to identify areas for improvement 16. Record material again as required 17. Deliver finished recording to relevant personnel according to station operating procedures 18. Present agreed program segments live to air in conjunction with experienced broadcasters |