This document provides a summary of online learning tools supported by NAB's Academy Virtual and eLearning team. It describes Quick Learns, which provide quick knowledge on an as-needed basis for busy employees; 3 levels of eLearning solutions of varying complexity, interactivity, and cost; Online Learning Spaces for collaboration and formal learning; Podcasts to share knowledge and experiences; Virtual Classrooms for live, facilitated learning regardless of location; and contact information for the Virtual & eLearning team.

1. VIRTUAL & ELEARNING PRODUCT REFERENCE CARD
This Product Reference Card provides a short summary of the online learning tools that are supported by the Academy Virtual and eLearning team. These tools should be considered in the development of all learning
programs at nab.
Product Name Brief description Benefits It’s most effective when used for…
Quick Learn Quick Learns are designed to provide NAB employees with > Learning is maximum 10 minutes > Provides quick learning to busy employees who are time poor
(in-house development knowledge on an ‘as needs’ basis. The Quick Learn concept > Easy access via The Academy Online > When quick and short messages need to be delivered to employees
only) emerged as a response to a need to consider the 70:20:10 catalogue > When employees may need to access the content multiple times (launches directly
learning philosophy which nab has adopted, and also a > Quick development time and costing low from the AO Catalogue)
response to the challenge of the front line experience. > Learning is provided in small chunks to
maximise learning
Quick learns are not contained in Learning Campus and do > Reach large number of audiences
not offer the deployment and monitoring options associated
with learning Campus.
Quick Learns have an approximate 4 week turnaround time,
and are developed by The Academy’s specialist e-Learning
Development Team with a cost around $8,000.
Level 1 eLearning Elearning is self contained learning content that nab staff > Cheap, quick communication of learning > Lower end elearning suitable for short shelf life programs
Solution access via the Learning Campus. It is an established, quality > Effective and interactive > Updating possible via maintenance
delivery option for training at nab. > Can integrate with other forms of > Different learning content and interactions available
learning > Multiple learning path(s) structure(s) possible
Level 1 elearning solutions have an approximate 8 week > Speed to market > System simulations possible
turnaround time, and are developed by The Academy’s > Anytime learning can occur in the
specialist eLearning Development Team with a cost between workplace
$14,000 to $16,000. > Great for time poor employees
> Reach large number of audiences
Level 2 eLearning Elearning is self contained learning content that nab staff > Can integrate with other forms of > Provides learning for medium level complexity of content
Solution access via the Learning Campus. It is an established, quality learning > Multiple learning path(s) structure(s)
delivery option for training at nab. > Reach large number of audiences > Greater ability for learner interactivity incl. system simulations
> Anytime learning can occur in the
Level 2 elearning solutions contain complex topics and/or workplace
medium level of interactivity, and are created via one of our > Great for time poor employees
external online learning partners from the preferred panel. > Reach large number of audiences
They have an approximate 12 week turnaround time, and > Storyboards available for review in
costs start from $21,000- $30,000. development
Level 3 eLearning Elearning is self contained learning content that nab staff > Effective and highly interactive programs > Provides learning for highly complex learning content
Solution access via the Learning Campus. It is an established, quality > Can integrate with other forms of > Multiple learning path(s) structure(s)
delivery option for training at nab. learning > Greater ability for learner interactivity incl. system simulations
> Reach large number of audiences
Level 3 eLearning solutions contain complex topics and/or > Anytime learning can occur in the
high interactivity, and are created via one of our external workplace
online learning partners from the preferred panel. They have > Great for time poor employees
an approximate 14 week turnaround time, and costs start > Reach large number of audiences
from $30,000 upwards. > Storyboards available for review in
development
> Visually rich ‘look and feel’ that may
include video, audio and Flash
animation

2. VIRTUAL & ELEARNING PRODUCT REFERENCE CARD
This Product Reference Card provides a short summary of the online learning tools that are supported by the Academy Virtual and eLearning team. These tools should be considered in the development of all learning
programs at nab.
Product Name Brief description Benefits It’s most effective when used for…
Online Learning Online and blended learning transforms education and training from location and time- > Anytime, anywhere collaborative and social online > stable content
Space bound activities to anytime, anywhere experiences. learning > programs needed repeatedly over a long
> Program home period of time
An Online Learning Space is an effective learning platform to enable learners to access > Discussion forums > learning objectives where collaboration or
learning materials created by their facilitators and others, outside face-to-face time, and > Calendar of Events discussion in real time are not needed to
from any NAB networked location. An OLS provides a collaboration or formal learning > Global reach enhance the learner’s experience
“virtual” space with distinct learning outcomes. > Supports 70% on-the-job learning > focusing on ‘need to know’ content
> Rich media and links > content or learning experiences that
An OLS is both a repository for content and other information relevant to a learning > Host for blended learning programs require reflective learning
program, as well as a vehicle for collaborative and interactive learning via discussion
forums and other collaborative tools.
Podcasts Podcasts can be any video clip or audio file made by a NAB employee to share with > Informal communications channel > 1-5 minute recordings
their colleagues. > Global reach > presentations and messages with a short-
Podcast@nab gives you the ability to rapidly and easily share knowledge, best practice > Many formats supported life (Up to 12 months)
and your daily experiences. > Ability to link into a wide range of platforms, > 3-4 key messages
communications pieces and purposes > reaching a geographically dispersed
Content can only be accessed from within the NAB network..
> Agile and efficient audience
The Academy is piloting this platform to discover how podcasting can help us learn, > a quick-to-market solution
share knowledge and experiences.
Virtual Classroom Virtual Classrooms are a technology based learning environment where facilitator-led > Equity of access to live facilitator-led learning > dynamic content
learning can occur regardless of the physical location of learners. For a participant, all > Reduction in travel – facilitator and participant > real time interaction with subject matter
that is required is a PC, telephone and internet access. > Access to SMEs experts
> Supported systems training > blended learning to support face to face
The Virtual Classroom allows LIVE two-way audio, presentation, interactive content > Coaching / Mentoring programs with lectures, pre-work or post-
sharing and system demonstration and instruction with any number of learners (up to > Global reach, outside of NAB network work
150) simultaneously. > Brings live Academy events to the workplace > reaching geographically dispersed
participants
> critical content that must be completed
> learning that needs collaboration and
discussion
> rapid deployment of facilitated content
For further information please contact a Virtual & eLearning representative or send us an email velearning@nab.com.au
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