Online+Learning+Tools

= Travel Online =

Online learning tools
> > The course will be a blend of self-directed learning and three sessions on “//Elluminate//” or a similar TAFE-based technology. Two sessions will be held at the commencement to assist the students in their navigation through the course and instil confidence in this style of learning. The final Elluminate session will be at the end of the course to cover off on any questions and allow the facilitator to understand the success of the on-line learning environment. > > As learners work their way through each topic, (self-directed learning), they will need to familiarise themselves with the recommended online websites. The use of these websites will be presented using a //narrative online learning tool, (Jing).// This will show the learner how to simply and easily navigate their way through each site. > Sample Jing: > > **Please note: You will require IrfanView or similar to open this zip file successfully > > The students will then be presented with a //hyperlink// that will take them to the “live” site where they will need to work through a series of questions/skills test in order to provide them with feedback regarding their progress. > An example of such a site would be Regional Express: [|www.rex.com.au] > > The skills test will be developed using the online tool, Hot Potatoes. A sample skills test is provided: > Sample Hot Potatoes: > media type="custom" key="3126552" > > As part of the students assessment criteria, they will be asked to participate in an //on-line Travel Diary, (similar to the reflective journal).// This will be used as a recording tool, so that students can provide regular feedback to myself as well as collaborate with their class members regarding the efficiency and seamlessness of the websites recommended. This diary will also be used to record and share any other websites that the students have found and used previously. > > In addition to the travel diary, the students will also be required to add examples of their own personal travel plans to the "//Wiki”// site – Travel Online - this is currently represented as SECTION 2 of this wiki. The students will find this link in the LMS under the “Discussions” area. After the students have completed Part B of their assessment, the "Fact File", it will be added to this site. This wiki will also include my own travel experiences and journal entries and become an evolving source or travel material built via research and experience. Next page: Assessments
 * 1) Elluminate sessions
 * 2) Discussion of search engines via “Jing” or similar narrative online learning tool
 * 3) Hyperlinks to websites
 * 4) Hot Potato - question and answer skills tests
 * 5) On-line Travel Diary via TAFE VC, or similar
 * 6) Wiki site – Travel Online providing destination details and assessment submissions provided by the students