In 2011, the Framework via the E-standards for Training business activity provided almost $50,000 to three RTOs to conduct the following trials:
This trial took a series of existing interactive learning activities developed in Adobe Flash and redeveloped them in HTML5 to determine the capabilities and potential uses of this emerging technology for the development of interactive and engaging e-learning.
The trial sought to overcome many of the technological challenges faced by educators in delivering written notes to learners – particularly those containing special symbols not easily rendered digitally.
The project focused on helping VET teachers who have been traditionally isolated from online delivery (because of the medium of their content) by allowing them a simple, reliable method of online content creation that works without a large investment in re-training.Based on currently available open source applications, the project team identified, developed and customised multi-touch educational activities for use by learners with a disability.
Outcomes include reporting how Australian Government web accessibility requirements (WCAG2 Level A - or ideally, Level AA) can be achieved on touch screen devices. The activities were trialled with students from New England Institute and Tasmania Polytechnic.