E-learning in the trades.

TRADES CASE STUDIES

Here are six case studies. Each provides a different and unique experience of e-learning, from the individual teacher initiative to the large institutional approach.

Michael Farrugia & Dallas King

Case study 1: Painting and decorating online
Southern Queensland Institute of Technology

This case study looks at the way a small team have introduced e-learning into their painting and decorating course for apprentices. The case study shows how they made the learning more interesting, appealing and visual.

Brian Gepp

Case study 2: VET in Schools and pre-vocational programs in building and construction

TAFE SA (Marleston campus)

This case study looks at the way in which building and construction have used a range of innovative teaching methods to engage their VET in schools and pre-vocational students. They have successfully used AutoCAD 3D, Photo Story (video), Moodle and Excel.

Simon Brown

Case study 3: Stonemasonry

Trade and Technician Skills Institute (Brisbane North)

This case study shows the way in which a teacher in stonemasonry has brought a new teaching practice to his stonemasonry apprentices by experimenting with a wide range of mostly free e-learning tools.

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Case study 4: A strategic approach
University of Ballarat (TAFE)

This case study provides an insight into the way Ballarat University has adopted an institution-wide strategy to adopt e-learning.

Stephen Parker

Case study 4a: Building & construction (Plumbing)

University of Ballarat (TAFE)

This case study shows how the plumbing division is using a range of e-learning tools in their teaching, including video conferencing, video, interactive whiteboards and mobile phone SMS.

Colin Trembath

Case study 4b: E-learning in Furniture and Joinery (Heritage Restoration)
University of Ballarat (TAFE)

This case study looks at the way digital story telling is used in heritage restoration at University of Ballarat (TAFE).