Case Study - Beyond Text: using your voice online

http://btresource.flexiblelearning.net.au/index.html

Teachers engaged in flexible learning will have experienced the restrictions imposed on online teaching and learning by the text-based nature of online communication. Written text, even with visual support, limits the range and type of learning activity and communication that can be delivered online.

Online voice technologies offer a range of unique advantages and opportunities to support innovative teaching and learning, but as yet there are few practical or pedagogical guidelines on how these new technologies can be integrated into new teaching practices.

The Beyond Text: using your voice online New Practices in Flexible Learning 2005 project has explored the application of online voice technologies in different learning contexts and with different learner groups to develop some models of practice and practical guides for teachers in the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector wishing to move beyond text and integrate online voice technologies into online delivery, assessment and support services.

This resource demonstrates ways you can introduce online voice technologies into your course design and delivery and provide increased flexibility and engagement for learners. It can be used as an individual guide or as a resource for professional development and training sessions.

There are three sections:

Case studies
See how teachers have used online voice tools to provide new learning opportunities for different groups of learners.

Facilitator guides
Gain an overview of online voice tools and how you can integrate them into teaching and learning.

Future directions
Explore the future directions of voice online and how it may assist to promote new practices in innovative teaching and learning.

Click here to view the full report: http://btresource.flexiblelearning.net.au/index.html

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This product has been produced on behalf of the national training system. It was funded under the 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework administered by the Australian National Training Authority until 24 August 2005 and subsequently by the Commonwealth of Australia from that date.

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Australian National Training Authority or State and Territory Training Authorities.

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