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2010 E-learning Benchmarking Survey

Launch of Results

AUSTAFE Conference Welcome Reception

13 October 2010



E-learning is now recognised as an integral part of training delivery

800 employers

784 RTOs (incl. 47 TAFEs)

2,411 VET teachers and trainers (85% TAFE)

2010 surveys had increased emphasison how e-learning is used



50% of employers now use e-learning as part of training they provide to their employees.

60% expect their use of e-learning in employee training to increase in the next two years.

85% said they would encourage their employees to use e-learning if it was available.

66% said they would try to influence their training provider to deliver more flexible training.



40% of structured training provided by employers involves e-learning

35% 40% 45% 43% 42% 40% 40% 38% 34% 27%0%

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Employers’ knowledge of e-learning is increasing

Employer’s own knowledge of e-learningEmployer’s knowledge of e-learning provided by training provider

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43% of VET enrolments formally involve e-learning

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E-learning uptake varies across the VET system

62% 56% 46% 38% 38% 35% 27% 6% 46% 42% 23% 14%

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Teachers/trainers are using different technologies…

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Use of social networking technologies

Use of voice technologies

Virtual learning environments

Use of mobile technologies

Use of web 2.0 technologies

Use of Flexible Learning Toolboxes

Use of interactive learningresources not in the classroom

Use of interactive learningresources in the classroom

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“There is a big swing towards online testing. The majority of the old handwritten style tests will become online tests.”

Emergency services, Large enterprise RTO

“I restrict my use of the LMS to being a repository for unit outlines, assessment sheets and simple multiple choice tests.”

Graphic design, TAFE

“I have developed self-paced packages for several units of competence that are PPT led with many links to video and other visual resources. Assessment is still done at the college.”

Electrotechnology, TAFE

Teachers’ use of e-learning in assessment



Provide adequate resources to further encourage the uptake ofe-learning

Uptake challenge – Build capacity in small RTOs

• 63% of small RTOs (representing an estimated 2-3% of total VET delivery) do not use e-learning

• Some RTOs say e-learning is not relevant to the way they deliver training

• 75% of small RTOs want to know more, but need help to build their capability and learn how to use e-learning.



Use challenge – Promote strategic use of e-learning

• 55% of RTOs do not address e-learning in their business strategy (65% of small RTOs, 53% of medium sized RTOs)

• 39% have no e-learning strategy

• 16% say they have no need for an e-learning strategy.

Encourage the incorporation of e-learning into RTO business strategies



Communicate that e-learning should be used to enhance quality training, not just flexibility

Impact challenge – Deliver flexibility and quality

• Survey identified excellent examples of e-learning delivering more flexible, more engaging and better quality training

• VET clients highly value flexible and timely access to training

• 60% of VET teachers/trainers said that e-learning has made learning more interesting and engaging for their students

• 46% of VET teachers/trainers said that e-learning had improved learning outcomes for their students (vs 59% in 2006).



See the full survey results:

flexiblelearning.net.au/e-learningindicators• Full report

• Results for employer, RTO and teacher/trainer surveys

• Results by state and territory

• Results for each provider type

• Results for teachers/trainers by age and gender

• Results for employers by industry sector and size

And RTOs can use the DIY benchmarking tool



For more information:Benchmarking and ResearchAnnie Fergusson

Phone: (08) 8226 0803

Email: [email protected]

Website: flexiblelearning.net.au/e-learningindicators

Australian Flexible Learning FrameworkPhone: (07) 3307 4700

Email: [email protected]

Website: flexiblelearning.net.au

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