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Short Course E-Learning DevelopmentCraig HawkinsOnline Learning Officer, TUC Education1ContextPressures on reps time, work commitmentsFuture funding issuesNeed for quick access to information courses not necessarily best fit solutionNeed to increase access to specialist subjectsNeed for effective CPDInefficient expensive/low impact briefings

RequirementsA sustainable web hosted e-learning solution to short course/briefing development:Bite-size, accessible, flexible, reliable and user friendly coursesHigh quality alternative to expensive/inefficient f2f briefingsUtilise video, audio and Flash to enhance content/user experienceCost effective, sustainable, centrally managed solutionData capture/reporting module to track progressionRapid response solution

Rapid e-learning solutionArticulate: rapid e-learning authoring toolKineo - leading e-learning development companyCentrally managed and controlled solution (cost effective)Collaborative content development - tutors and policy expertMulti-branded

tuc.userkineopass4Branded skins

Content solutionShort bite-sized chunks of learning 45 mins to 1 hourHigh impact, and engaging contentModular hot topic basedFlexible and user friendlyCustomizable, transferrable contentMedia rich

ContentsInteractive, short, self-study modulesScript developed by policy officers, education staff and specialist tutorsQuizzes and self-assessments/knowledge checkingVideo and audio content to enhance learning experienceFlash animation will illustrate specific learning pointsResource links, web links, glossary High quality visuals/attractiveConsistent look and feel

Internal capacity and supportBuilding internal capacityTwo modules developed by KineoFit NoteNew paternity rightsTUC Education will develop subsequent modules with the support of KineoKineo will provide training to staff and policy officers (subject matter experts)Rapid e-learning project managementRapid e-learning authoring/writingArticulateTUC Education will develop tutor training to further build internal capacityUsageRapid solution means we can develop content quickly provide topic overviewsCourses lead reps into longer classroom based coursesAttractive solution to offer to affiliatesTackling Racism, false economy, green issues, apprenticeships, equality issues, retirement ageTutor briefingsIdeal for officer training (m-learning)Internal training

FutureAn integrated mobile technology solution which will complement the web-hosted contentMobile learning accessible via smartphones and other mobile devicesIncrease accessibility, flexibility and usage of training modulesIdeal campaigning and organising toolCentrally hosted

Moodle hostedUtilise existing learning environmentThis will form part of the TUC Educations new virtual collegeUtilise social networking toolsFollow-on discussionsCapture data/usage

Next StepsDevelop CPD function to record reps learning via Moodle:Record and track activity/progressIdentify learning needs and objectivesProvide CPD reportsAllow learners to create personal development plansAllow TUC and affiliates to identify reps training and development needs

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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.