Some practical basics are summarised in this recommended reading from the “Designed for Learning” blog which briefly describes some of the essential considerations is learning and facilitating online.

Learners in an Online Environment
All learners, irrespective of whether they attend online or onsite training have to be motivated and committed to the learning process. However, as online learners, we need more than that! Based on my experience, here are some points to consider…

Read the full post here: http://tarunagoel.blogspot.com/2010/02/online-success-recipe-for-learners-and.html

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This press release describes how elearning can be used in practise to achieve dramatic results in the not-for-profit sector. The Virtual College’s Safeguarding Children e-Academy has helped Bradford Safeguarding Children Board deliver child protection training to more than 3,000 people.

They say “e-learning was recognised as the way forward. It has helped us to reach many more people and introduce more varied topics than we could ever hoped to have done through face-to-face learning….e-learning can help train everyone who comes into contact with children across any number of different geographical locations and job descriptions quickly and simply.”

The full post can be found at http://www.trainingpressreleases.com/newsstory.asp?NewsID=4661

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An investigation of the enablers and barriers to industry uptake of e-learning: Small business
The Benchmarking and Research business activity of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework has released An investigation of the enablers and barriers to industry uptake of e-learning: Small business which examines the current status of e-learning in small business, barriers to the increased use of e-learning solutions and the potential for increased uptake of e-learning by small businesses.
> Download the 2007 Small Business Final Report (PDF 889 KB, 27 pages)
> Download the 2007 Small Business Executive Summary (PDF 196 KB, 5 pages)
> Download the 2007 Small Business Case Studies (PDF 253 KB, 127 pages)
> Benchmarking and Research webpage
> Download the Big opportunities for small business media release, dated 30 April 2008 (PDF 67KB)

An investigation of the enablers and barriers to industry uptake of e-learning:

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Courses are delivered over 12 weeks and are designed to fit around full-time employment, or other obligations you might have. Every course is delivered with full support and a trained facilitator to guide you through. Learners who successfully complete a programme will receive a formal certificate verifying their achievement.

Our E-Campus uses the Moodle learning management system, widely used by the best Tertiary Education organisations throughout the world.

There is an intake at the start of each semester. Enrolments are currently closed for 2009, and we are upgrading our range for 2010.

Register to be advised when we announce our 2010 courses and open them for enrolments.

In the meantime, if there is a particular porgramme you would like us to offer please contact us.

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