Australian E-learning Benchmak report

A great E-learning report has published from the Australians:

http://e-learningindicators.flexiblelearning.net.au/pdf/benchmarking_report2006.pdf

This is really a cool report, a short summary:

“Use of the Internet is a big help to me. I am a quick learner and grasp concepts
in a visual manner when online. It is the technology of today that enables people
quick access via Internet rather than having to wait for paperwork. It’s more
effective and convenient, and it’s a limitless boundary for those with disabilities.”

The uptake of e-learning is increasing. Students find e-learning convenient and fun, and
believe their increased confidence and skills in using technology will deliver better
employment outcomes. Teachers have more confidence in using e-learning applications,
and are expanding their use of online, mobile and voice technologies to deliver more
engaging vocational and technical education (VTE) programs.

These are the key findings of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s (Framework)
2006 E-learning Benchmarking Project, which is a sub-project of the Research and Policy
Advice Project. The Framework is the national training system’s e-learning strategy,
collaboratively funded by the Australian Government and all States and Territories. It
provides the VTE system with e-learning skills, professional development opportunities,
products, resources and support networks to meet today’s increasingly technology-driven
learning environment.

Following on from the first national surveys of the uptake, use and impact of e-learning
conducted by the Framework in 2005, the 2006 benchmarking surveys of registered training
organisations (RTOs), VTE students and VTE teachers and trainers show significant growth
in the use of e-learning and reinforce the positive attitudes towards e-learning found in the
2005 survey.