Far West Learning Connections Tablet Trial – SA200

Annie Fergusson and Lyn Ham

30 May 2013

Our Team

Annie Fergusson – Project Manager

Lyn Ham – Project Officer

Shaun Boote – Technical Officer

Our Aim•To enable 15 remote learners to undertake work based learning using tablets

Objectives•Better access to training and communication between learner, trainer and workplace managers.•Increased completion rate for learning programs•Increased number of staff supporting strategic SA Initiative•Building staff capability in technology prior to NBN rollout•Reduced environmental footprint through less travel and reduced printing

The Journey

How did the Project start?

•Partnered with Housing SA•Set up Steering Group – Housing SA, ICT, DCSI Library, Project Team•Linked with Housing SA Re-Imagine Strategy

Who were our learners? Port Lincoln

Ceduna

Videos

What Happened Next?

Online learning

Skype Data collection

Communications when travelling

Facilitator capability building

Many potential uses in the field for tablets

Promoting within the department potential for tablets

Partner with your ICT staff

A blended approach to learning

Potential use of Skype as a communication tool

Supporting partner’s initiatives

Where to from here?Practical hands-on PD for facilitators Provide tablets for facilitators

Learners able to borrow tablets

Library to have tablets for loan

Encourage greater engagement in e-learning

Share good practice in useof tablets across thewhole department

What did we learn?