David Reilly, Project Manager
This project used as its premise the belief that the role of teachers and trainers has been progressively and radically changed with the introduction of more delivery options to meet growing demand for flexible access to vocational education and training (VET). E-learning programs that completely remove the teacher from the learning experience have attracted criticism, particularly where study programs require additional student support. An example of such programs include those relating to Children’s Services (Childcare).
The goal of the overall project was to determine effective methods of teaching via IDL delivery and, if possible, replicate some of the human interactions that occur between the teacher/facilitator and the learner within a classroom face-to-face delivery context. The use of real-time video streaming, high resolution graphics, full duplex audio, two-way data interaction and application sharing capabilities through the IDL system provided the opportunity for students to interact with the lecturer despite the fact that they were situated some 1500 kilometres from the delivery site.
The project succeeded in addressing these concerns through the use of interactive video methods. This project produced a model for identifying a variety of andragogical practices appropriate for use with Interactive Distance learning (IDL) which is set up through the Department of Education, employment and Training (DEET) in 134 sites throughout the Northern Territory.
The project team used IDL to deliver the following competencies:
- CHCCP3CDevelop and understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs
- CHCCN3C Prepare nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner and/or tutorial support as part of a Certificate III in Children’s Services (Childcare) and Diploma in Children’s Services (Childcare) to three student cohorts with varying success:
- a Diploma student, as a pilot delivery/discovery session on Anningie Station
- a group of Certificate III students Katherine
- a group of Indigenous students from Titjikala Community.
The project undertook a number of trials and has prepared a set of case studies as a demonstration of the impact of the use of the IDL service.
Video footage
Hear two video clips about the project:
Download a video overview of the project – clip 1
Read a transcript of the video
Download a video overview of the project – clip 2
Read a transcript of the video
Who is it for?
This project provides a demonstration of the use of interactive distance learning (IDL) technology to deliver training to remote and isolated learners and is of interest to:
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers looking at investigating the
- implementation of IDL technology for remote and distance learning
- practitioners who wish to incorporate ‘human elements’ into remote delivery
- technicians involved in supporting the hosting and incorporation of IDL as an alternative delivery method option.
Resources
- Project report outlining the development of the project, the project team, summary of the project trial and outcomes.
- Evaluation report as the key document reviewing the development of outputs and reflecting on the impact of activities undertaken.
- Case studies documented the project trials, impacts and outcomes.
- How to guides provide an overview of how to use Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) technology as a tool to incorporate human communication and interaction strategies to learning process in order to improve learner motivation and retention of students. This document relates to the video footage provided on the New Practices in Flexible Learning 2004 CD-ROM.
Download resources
 Download the Project report
Download the Evaluation report
Download the Case studies report
Download the How to guides
The New Practices in Flexible Learning CDROM contains further information on how the project utilised IDL technology. Order a CD-ROM by following the link below.
New Practices in Flexible Learning CD-ROM
The project resources from the all the New Practices in Flexible Learning projects undertaken during 2003 and 2004, as well as additional video footage, sound and images, have been developed into two multimedia resources of 'new practices'. These CD-ROMs can be ordered through your local Framework communication officer by completing the online order form.
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