E-standards Updates
E-standards - updated for 2010!
The vocational education and training (VET) system’s e-learning standards (e-standards) for the creation of online resources have been updated for 2010, supporting e-learning accessibility, affordability and interoperability.
The 2010 e-standards – which are available both online and in printable Word and PDF formats – are published by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), and endorsed by the National Senior Officials Committee (NSOC).
Key updates in the 2010 e-standards include revised operating system, browser and plug-in support to bring the standards for development and testing into line with the systems commonly used in VET. Accessibility requirements have also been updated to improve access for a greater proportion of users. For more information on the updates, click here.
The e-standards are supported by the revised, user-friendly VET E-learning Content Development Guidelines. These guidelines are easy to use, setting out three basic steps for developing VET e-learning content – develop, package and describe.
E-standards and the VET E-learning Content Development Guidelines are essential documents for anyone involved in the planning, development or management of VET resources.
The Framework’s E-standards for Training Business Manager, Kristena Gladman, said that the e-standards are a vital part of the national e-learning infrastructure, and have substantial benefits for the VET system.
“E-standards support collaboration irrespective of organisational boundaries or location. They establish a common technical platform which facilitates the exchange, development and testing of online resources. This can save organisations time and money, as resources can be easily shared and reused and development costs can be spread across a greater number of users,” Kristena said.
“Learners also benefit from increased access to high quality e-resources which can be easily customised by trainers to suit learners’ individual needs.”
E-standards for Training will be revising other key e-learning resources, including the m-learning standards, the VET Teacher E-learning Toolkit, and VET tools for e-learning content, throughout 2010. Stay tuned to the E-standards for Training website for updates: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-standards
The vocational education and training (VET) system’s e-learning standards (e-standards) for the creation of online resources have been updated for 2010, supporting e-learning accessibility, affordability and interoperability.
The 2010 e-standards – which are available both online and in printable Word and PDF formats – are published by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), and endorsed by the National Senior Officials Committee (NSOC).
Key updates in the 2010 e-standards include revised operating system, browser and plug-in support to bring the standards for development and testing into line with the systems commonly used in VET. Accessibility requirements have also been updated to improve access for a greater proportion of users. For more information on the updates, click here.
The e-standards are supported by the revised, user-friendly VET E-learning Content Development Guidelines. These guidelines are easy to use, setting out three basic steps for developing VET e-learning content – develop, package and describe.
E-standards and the VET E-learning Content Development Guidelines are essential documents for anyone involved in the planning, development or management of VET resources.
The Framework’s E-standards for Training Business Manager, Kristena Gladman, said that the e-standards are a vital part of the national e-learning infrastructure, and have substantial benefits for the VET system.
“E-standards support collaboration irrespective of organisational boundaries or location. They establish a common technical platform which facilitates the exchange, development and testing of online resources. This can save organisations time and money, as resources can be easily shared and reused and development costs can be spread across a greater number of users,” Kristena said.
“Learners also benefit from increased access to high quality e-resources which can be easily customised by trainers to suit learners’ individual needs.”
E-standards for Training will be revising other key e-learning resources, including the m-learning standards, the VET Teacher E-learning Toolkit, and VET tools for e-learning content, throughout 2010. Stay tuned to the E-standards for Training website for updates: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-standards
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