Getting Organised for using Multimedia in

Learning

WELCOME

Parryville MediaVideo, print & online productionInstructional designEducational consulting mark@parryville.com.auwww.parryville.com.auwww.youtube.com/parryvillemedia

Mark Parry is an instructional designer and media producer from Sydney.

Mark runs an educational consulting and media production business - Parryville Media - producing print, video and e-learning resources for various organisations.

Mark completed Bachelor of Education (Science) and

Master of Arts (Media) and currently teaches Educational Technology and Documentary Production.

Workshop schedule

Teachers and trainers often use tools and resources to assist learning. The past few years have seen a huge increase in the availability and use of various forms of audio-visual (AV) and other online media – video, animation, music, podcasts, photo sharing, blogs etc.

These tools and techniques are increasingly being incorporated into corporate and

workplace training contexts—face-to-face, e-learning and blended delivery.

Human Resources and other departments use tools and media to broaden the scope, efficiency and appeal of their training programs, often within tight budgets, deadlines and delivery constraints. Getting organised improves the efficiency of any course development.

With a whole world of multimedia possibility, navigating around the territory can be an exciting and productive process. With so many

options, it’s sometimes overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. As with any learning, it’s always a great idea to examine your initial aims, objectives and training needs.

Learning requirements are typically expressed in terms of knowledge, skills, behaviour and attitude and are often documented in the form of a training plan, syllabus, unit of competence, performance criteria etc. These aims and objectives provide important structure and direction for the development of tools and resources used in any course or training program.

Three core messages

(in plain language, without stating the obvious!)

1. “…You’ll get a better results if you base your professional development or training program on curriculum documents, training framework or a simple professional reflection and action plan…”.

2. “…Using even simple media (video, pdf, photos, audio etc) can make your entire training approach more efficient, effective, engaging, colourful…”.

3. “…Effectively using media in training requires planning, strategy, consideration, organising, curriculum mapping…”.

In this workshop you will:

• Analyse your training needs with reference to delivery requirements and potential use of media• Become aware of the scope and potential of using media tools and audio visual in

training• Identify and locate various online and other multimedia tools• Use online tools to create a simple learning resource• Become aware of the many benefits of using multimedia in learning• Plan for your own learning requirements, incorporating media in your training

program.

Your Learning requirements

• Please Note: To get the most out of this workshop, participants are encouraged to bring a sample of their own training documentation and/or aims and objectives (where available).

WHERE TO START?

• Course development• Day to day tasks• Media selection• Learning outcomes• On the job tasks• Changes in processes, procedures, equipment etc• Textbook approach might be too advanced, complex• Meet workforce where they are at• Simple enough to be exciting

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Training-related chats

• ISO frameworks• Compliance training• Cost saving• Staff capability development• Activity-based learning• Fire and evacuation training• Process-driven training• Flipped-classroom approach• How to fill in a flex sheet• Role play

• Soft skills• legislation• Public service commission• Policies and procedures• Ongoing, refresher• Geographically diverse• Holistic-training• Computer systems• Induction training• Telephone technique (complaints)

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•Chat to your workshop neighbour

3 minutes

Course development

• Course development

• Turfgrass MaintenanceMowing, watering, fertilizing, cultivating and controlling thatch on greens and fairways for optimal effect and minimal cost.

• Turfgrass Weeds IIntroduction to the most common weed problems in golf course turfgrass.

• Introduction to SoilsPhysical properties of soils, including soil texture, structure, density, soil water and drainage, and soil surveys are explored.

• Irrigation Principles IOptions and proper procedures for repair of pipes, wires, valves, sprinkler heads, and controllers. Troubleshoot and diagnose wiring problems and control systems, and develop maintenance and repair skills.

• Botany of Turfgrass and OrnamentalsStructure, function, physiology, growth and development of higher plants.

• Business CommunicationTechniques to improve your written communication skills, including resume building.

• Mower Technology and Reel GrindingLook at critical aspects of mower selection, set up and maintenance. Understand how cutting units operate to better develop a maintenance routine that will get the most out of your equipment.

Example: Delegating duties

• Personal attributes:• Autonomy• Ability to delegate• Self-direction• Responsibility

• Knowledge and Skills:• Planning• Processes and procedures Tips for principals: Nominating a PD delegate

5 X 3 min videos for Board of Studies & Educational Standards (BOSTES)

Connections

knowledge

skills

delivery mode

personal attributes

media tools

workplacedocuments

delivery context

Learners

course development

job role

Organisational context

Time

Budget

Resources

Legislation

Training framework

ADDIE MODEL

1. Analyse

Training frameworks

KNOWLEDGE

• Roles• Responsibilities• Legislation• Policies• Procedures• Protocols• Techniques• Terminology…

KNOWLEDGE

5 minutes

SKILLS

• Communicate• Identify• Implement• Clarify• Adjust• Report• Prepare…

SKILLS

5 minutes

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Autonomy• Responsibility• Integrity• Ethics• Honesty• Trust• Collegiality• Cultural awareness…

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

5 minutes

DELIVERY MODES

• E-learning (eg online course, intranet)• Face-to-face (eg conventional workshop)• Blended (eg readings online, workshop activities)• External trainer (eg training day off-site)• On-the-job (eg printed instruction card)

DETERMINED BY:

Time?Budget? Number of staff?

Location?Importance?

Context?

Complexity?

DELIVERY MODES

5 minutes

MEDIA TOOLS

• Video (eg DVD, internet, intranet)• Audio (eg CD, mp3, streaming)• Photographs(eg online album, prints)• Illustrations (eg workflow diagram)• PDF (eg policy document, form, instructions)• Web page (eg intranet)• Print (eg Book, Poster, How-to instructions)• Computer interactive (eg online quiz)• Online course (eg e-learning module)• Augmented reality (eg QR codes)

Example: Print

Single page (office printer, laminated)

70 page book (4-colour commercial printing/binding)

Media tools and delivery modes

Print-out discussed in detail at training workshops

Electronic PDF version available on intranet

Print-out provided to new staff at induction

Print-out displayed around workspace

Print-out used to support ongoing discussions

Electronic PDF version emailed to all staff

Media tools and delivery modes

Print-out discussed in training workshops

Print-out laminated, along with other procedures, and kept in maintenance cart.

Printed poster displayed around work shed

Print-out used in staff-support discussions

Print-outs of all procedures kept in training folder on shelf in work shed.

MEDIA TOOLS

5 minutes

• Create Easy Infographics, Reports, Presentations

piktochart.com• Piktochart is an easy infographic

design app that requires very little effort to produce beautiful, high quality graphics. Make your own infographics here.

INFOGRAPHIC ACTIVITY

Describe the simple steps involved in a complex workplace process or procedure

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20 minutes

goanimate.com• Make Professional Animated Videos Easy learning

curve. Low budget. Simple do-it-yourself tools.

animoto.com• Turn your photos and music into stunning video

slideshows. You provide the photos, you pick the song, and we'll add the magic.

pixton.com• Pixton is an online comic making tool used by millions

that empowers anyone to create unique, expressive comics without having to draw.

Coffee break

INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES

(FOR VIDEO)

• Skill demonstration (eg how to plan and conduct a safety drill)• Show-and-tell (eg how your department solved a problem)• Narrative/drama (eg dealing with customer complaints on phone)• Narration, instructions (eg how to complete a form step-by-step)• Model optimal practice (eg demonstration of suitable skill, attitude etc)• Documentary-style (eg overview of department’s role)• Endorsement (eg “champion” interview with CEO)• Interview (eg interview with industry leader or local expert)• Other

Example 1 : Delegating duties

• Personal attributes:• Autonomy• Ability to delegate• Self-direction• Responsibility

• Knowledge and Skills:• Planning• Processes and procedures Tips for principals: Nominating a PD delegate

5 X 3 min videos for Board of Studies & Educational Standards (BOSTES)

Example 2: Software skills

• Knowledge and Skills related to using HIA website:

• creating an account• logging in• searching for information• using the My HIA dashboard• using the HIA online shop

HIA Website – Searching for Information

Help videos for Housing Industry Association (HIA)

Example 3: Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Industry-specific knowledge:• The Economic Environment• Investment Analysis in Financial

Markets• Financial Market Products• The Dealing Process• The Regulatory Environment• Risk and Risk Management

Frameworks

• Aligned with text-book chapters

AFMA - The Economic Environment

7 X 20-min videos for Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA)

Example 4: Narrative

• Clinical knowledge, skills and personal attributes• Combination of dramatic

narratives and Subject Matter Expert (SME) clips

Dramatic Clinical Scenario

12 X 3 mins clips for Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP)

INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES

5-10 minutes

DETERMINED BY:

Time?Budget? Number of staff?

Location?Importance?

Context?

Complexity?

Connections

knowledge

skills

delivery mode

personal attributes

media tools

workplacedocuments

delivery context

Learners

course development

job role

•Present group summaries•Gather questions•Develop action plan

Questions & Answers

QA

15 minutes