The document provides an agenda and overview for an induction day for a beginner eLearning mentoring group program. The agenda includes getting to know the program structure, tools used like Moodle and Elluminate, eLearning design techniques, and an introduction to the mentoring streams and support provided. The beginner stream is designed for those new to eLearning and provides mentoring and resources as participants design, develop and implement a trial eLearning project.

1. ACPET Vic Govt
Elearning Program
Beginner Mentoring Group 2012
Induction Day

2. Today’s Agenda
• Getting to know the structure of this program
• Getting to know each other
• Getting to know the tools we will use during this program:
– Moodle: our online resources & networking space
– Elluminate Live Virtual Classroom: our online meeting room
• Getting to know eLearnng options and design techniques
– Types of eLearnng
– Designing eLearning: orientation to the site & a webquest!

3. The Mentoring
Program
Provides a structured, mentored, goal-oriented
program
underpinned by best practice strategies
one-on-one and peer group mentoring
experience elearning both as a
learner as well as a facilitator
2 streams - beginner and intermediate
supported by the f2f and online workshops in the
Professional Development Workshop Series

4. Beginner Stream
Designed for those who have not yet investigated nor
successfully trialled eLearnng with students
Each project team/individual will be mentored through the process
of
• researching
• planning
• designing
• developing
• implementing
• evaluating
their chosen trial unit of competency

5. Beginners –
What do you get?
Induction day f2f workshop
1 on-site/online consultations
monthly f2f practical group workshops (Mar – June)
monthly online group mentoring sessions & peer
insight seminars (Mar – Nov)
two f2f group project development sessions (Jul &
Oct)
access to online resources and discussion forums
established for the beginner stream
access to email support as needed thru the project

6. Workshops
(NB. The following is a rough guide – please check Program Schedule
for actual dates each month)
• Online Peer Insight Seminars – learning from more experienced peers
– Where: ACPET Elluminate Live virtual classroom
• Online Mentoring Sessions – eLearnng foundations plus practicing online
facilitation & participation skills
– Where: ACPET Elluminate Live virtual classroom
• Face-to-face Practical Workshops & Project Development sessions -
developing practical design skills and progressing your trial project
– Where: Training Choice at Level 3, 455 Bourke St, Melbourne

7. F2F Draft Calendar
Month Topic
March 22 Preparing for & Designing ELearnng
April 19 Delivery Platforms
May 24 Enhancing, Finding, & Customising Resources
June 21 Creating Resources
July 19 Finalise Design Map & Begin Trial Development
Aug 23 N/A
Sept N/A
Oct 11 Finalise Trial Development & Begin Sustainability Plan
Nov 14 Showcasing our Achievements

8. Getting to know
each other
• Pair up, interview & introduce
– Where is your RTO based?
– What key quals does your RTO have on
scope?
– What aspect of eLearnng are you currently
most curious to learn more about?
– Tell us something about you that is not work-
related 

9. Delivery
Models of training delivery that compliment the use of a LMS
Fully Online
Compliance Knowledge Preparation
for F2F Skills Workshop
Induction
Skill Blended – Mix of
recognition/currenc online & F2F
y/RPL
Skills update on
demand Collaborative
Learning with Peers

10. Tools
Potential Tools to underpin a flexible delivery
Virtual Classroom
Learner Management
Systems
Web 2 Portal
(Blog, Wiki,
Manuals, Facebook)
CD ROMS
USB
Existing resources ePortfolios

11. Asynchronous Learning
Any learning event where interaction is
delayed over time. This allows learners to
participate according to their schedule, and
be remote from the trainer
•Email
•Discussion Forums
•CD ROMS
•Textbooks
•Video/Audio resources
•Web searches/Social Networking sites

12. Synchronous Learning
Any learning event where interaction happens
simultaneously in real-time.
•Virtual Classrooms
•Shared Whiteboards
•Application Sharing
•Teleconferencing
•Videoconferencing
•Virtual Worlds
•Face to Face Workshops

13. Infrastructure - Support
Help Desk Online enrolments
Out of hours
learner support Integration with Student
Management Software
Email and Phone
Web help – guides, FAQ
Assessment Reporting

14. A Model Trainer/Learner
Communication Model
Structured
eLearning Platform Knowledge/Skills
Industry Knowledge Self Paced
Staff Capacity
Collaboration
eLearning Training Tools
Compliance
Authentic Tasks

15. What is my
relationship to my
learners?
•Trainer
•Mentor
•A Model
•Guide on the Side
•Resource
•?

16. Elluminate Live
Virtual Classroom
• Click on the link to our session
• Orientation

17. Moodle
• http://moodle.eworks.edu.au
• Login (top right) (Remember to record your login on your
Logins Record Sheet)
• Enter our network via ‘My Courses’ (top right)
• Orientation

18. Moodle
• http://moodle.eworks.edu.au

19. Program Planning This E-
learning is
so gone
daddy o
In Groups:
What do you
value in training?

20. Group Snapshot
Use Feedback tool in Moodle - short questionnaire

21. Designing
Elearning
• Orientation to the website
• Types of eLearnng

22. Preparing and supporting
learners
• Providing support for learners
• Learning about your learners - reviewing the
research
– http://e-learningindicators.flexiblelearning.net.au/index.htm
– http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/flx/go/home/pid/602
• Complete the survey provided

23. Survey Monkey
Time to create your own e-survey:
• Creating an account
• Initiating a survey
• Creating questions
• Collecting responses
• Analysing the results

24. Lets Phlog!
Audio Post at iPadio – Your Proposed Project
•Unit
•Client Group and their characteristics
•How existing training is delivered to this group
•Your vision for eLearnng for this delivery
•How you see the trainers role in this delivery
•Mode of Delivery
•Obstacles to overcome/learning to be acquired
•Organisational Readiness for eLearnng

25. Call ipadio with your response
Audio Post at iPadio – Your Proposed Project
Ring 1800-802569
Enter the Registered Number: 1161409317625 #
Enter the Pin number: 5676
Begin your phonecast
Channel Homepage:
http://www.ipadio.com/channels/MichaelGwyther/

26. Networks and Resources

27. Flexible Learning Framework
http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/

28. ElNet
http://www.elnet.com.au/

29. Cathy Moore
http://blog.cathy-moore.com/

30. Centre for Learning & Performance
Technologies
http://c4lpt.co.uk/

31. Rapid e Learning Blog
http://www.articulate.com/rapid-eLearnng/

32. Any Questions?
heidinhere@yahoo.com.au
mick@yumstudio.com.au
Sherrill.Lister@acpet.edu.au