Outreach Inclusive E-Learning Project “ TRAINING IS FOR EVERYONE”
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Outreach Inclusive E-Learning Project
“TRAINING IS FOR EVERYONE”
E-Learning for People with
Psychiatric Disabilities
Project Title
Project Snapshot
Key Features Who – students with psychiatric
disabilities (range of socio-demographic barriers eg youth at risk, geographically isolated, NESB, mature aged etc)
Where – provided class based attendance, blended and/or fully online learning opportunities
What – provided access to learning for people isolated by their disability
Project Snapshot A two stage program
– Stage 1
preparing the students for online learning
– Stage 2
experiencing online study in chosen elective areas using Janison tools, Breeze software and telephone technology
directing students to interactive websites especially ones to do with mental health
What we’ve learnt – so far
What’s critical Providing successful experiences
based on adult learning principles Teacher contact to assist the
students to maintain the momentum, guide their learning and provide feedback and direction (review, reinforce, feedback)
What we’ve learnt – so far continued….
What’s been unexpected How much the students love the
interaction with the computers This mode of learning provided better
outcomes for people who have had difficulties in completing their studies in the traditional classroom
One student who began the course reluctantly seeing it as an additional burden, now sees it as supporting him in achieving his long term educational goals
What we’ve learnt – so far continued….
Any issues? Students need to devote time to their
learning outside the classroom Level of technical skills made it
difficult for some students to manage this mode of learning
The fact that a lot of online learning is heavily text based – many students prefer interactive multimedia online resources
Offering choices can be a positive but can overwhelm some students
What next?
For remainder of the project Focusing on each student
successfully completing at least one vocational elective
Thinking about and exploring pathways
Introducing further technology eg podcasting, video conferencing
Post Project EOI by teachers for Institute Breeze Software
Trial project Have begun the development of an Outreach
blog to introduce our students to new technologies
Continue to encourage the uptake of online learning by disadvantaged learners
Outreach staff to further their skills in using eLearning tools
Project learning to be shared with other staff from Sydney Institute by conducting workshops