Jill Jameison FLL 2002

Jill's final report

Based at Challenger TAFE in WA, Jill's FLL program focussed on 3 questions:
Question 1: What are the features of a vocational learning environment that will develop the attitudes, values, skills and knowledge required,
currently and in the future, by learners to successfully engage in work or the community?

Question 2:What new skills and knowledge are required by VET teaching practioners to meet the needs of learners? What strategies can be implemented to support the development of these skills?

Question 3: What are the physical and virtual services or infrastructure required to meets the needs of learners?

In this report Jill identifies that while online support and services have previously been targetted at off-campus learners, they are in demand from on-campus learners as well.
She advocates a seamless transition when moving between physical and virtual spaces for learners and teachers. [This would tie in with the VLE model at Sunderland College in UK.]

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In answer to Q3, Jill proposes that systems that integrate student learning, administration and support are desirable. She identifies the potential for wireless tools such as PDAs for teacher use in student admin and management and also applications for such tools in practical work areas as reference tools.
As support for staff, a network of Innovators within each Centre of Specialisation (= Program?) will support professional teaching prcatice and the use of technology in the learning environment.