The VET sector has its say on e-learning

Registered training organisations (RTOs) around the country are invited to participate in the fifth annual E-learning Benchmarking Survey …the trusted indicator of e-learning uptake, use and impact in vocational education and training (VET).

The survey is used by training providers to inform their organisation’s strategic development and provide an understanding of the e-learning needs of their learners and teachers/trainers.

Conducted by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), the survey will use a set of e-learning indicators to compare results for RTOs, learners and teachers/trainers with results from previous years.

The survey findings will be broken down into both national and state and territory results, as well as by provider type and industry. This will help to identify the e-learning trends and demands being made within VET.

Throughout July and August, more than 4,000 RTOs across Australia will be contacted to participate in the five to ten minute survey. Through their RTO, learners and teachers/trainers will in turn be invited to participate.

The survey continues to gain momentum each year, according to the Framework's Benchmarking and Research Business Manager, Annie Fergusson.

“Last year the survey showed a marked increase in the uptake of e-learning, with 91% of learners and 88% of teachers and trainers saying their VET experience included at least some form of e-learning.

“We’ve also noticed an increase in the number of RTOs conducting their own e-learning benchmarking, demonstrating growing understanding of the importance of this kind of sector-wide study.

“I encourage all RTOs to look out for their invitation and to actively participate in the survey… this will ensure a complete picture of e-learning uptake, use and impact in VET is achieved.”

RTOs who respond to the survey will go into the draw to win one of five national prizes of either a Flexible Learning Toolbox, technology or book voucher, each to the value of $400.

Hear the results first!

The results of the 2009 E-learning Benchmarking Survey will be launched in Brisbane on 15 October at the E-learning for Business event.

The results will allow practitioners and training providers to compare their organisation’s e-learning activities with the rest of the country; find out about the latest e-learning trends; and discover what VET clients and learners think about using e-learning for education and training.

As well as launching the E-learning Benchmarking Survey results, the E-learning for Business event will show how e-learning is providing cost-effective, flexible and efficient staff training and retraining in the current economic climate. The event will:

• show how e-learning can save businesses time and money
• inform about the latest e-learning products, resources and technologies
• provide an opportunity for networking and discussion with a range of VET professionals.

To register for updates about this event, email enquiries [at] flexiblelearning.net.au (Please replace at with @ to use the email address) or stay tuned to Flex e-News for more information.

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Published on 22/07/2009