There is increasing demand for video content in VET e-learning delivery, driven by various factors including improved capabilities of mobile devices, and the desire to make e-learning content more engaging for learners. The National Broadband Network is also expected to drive the use of video content for VET e-learning.
Research on this topic was initiated in 2011 with the aim of providing e-learning content developers and teachers more guidance about creating and delivering content for learners to ensure it can be utilised by the widest number of learners across various platforms and devices.
In 2011, the E-standards Expert Group commissioned research on the topic of digital video content to improve the VET e-standards recommendations on the topic, resulting in a technical report and a set of principles for using digital content:
The E-standards Expert Group continues to monitor the topic and will review the VET e-standards annually, including recommended video standards. A set of principles for Digital Video content was published in 2011 following the release of the research report.
