Series 3 (released December, 2001)

Supports core competencies of Certificate IV in Library and Information Services. This Toolbox uses a simulated work environment through which the learners access the required information and perform tasks. The competencies themselves covered in the Toolbox are difficult to acquire without reference to a work environment. Each competency consists of a number of tasks which in turn contain a number of topics. Each topic has supporting content and most topics have exercises; the learner may enter either area directly. That is, he/she may study the content and then check their understanding by doing the exercises, or do the exercises first and then dip into the content as necessary. The topics may be taken in any order (although a numbered sequence is shown on the screen) and the learner can tick the ones completed on screen. (As this data is stored on the local PC, these ticks are user specific).

The learning design is based on the sequenced presentation of topics. Learners are expected to read information that is presented in the form of topics and are able to consolidate the information through visual and interactive practice activities. Learners work through the sequence and learning is achieved when the tasks have all been completed.

The core of the toolbox is HTML-based course content incorporating multimedia flash 'video' and embedded flash interactions. The "control room" for the student is the electronic Workspace, a 2D-3D simulated workplace environment, using a library as the context in which to explore the interactives. The Workspace is an application that resides on the student's computer and controls access to other applications, such as word processing/spreadsheets or the Institutions learning management system (including access to chat, email, bulletin boards, discussion list etc), and the multimedia content of the Toolbox.

The competencies supported in this Toolbox are the core competencies from the Certificate IV in Library and Information Services. They have been chosen because they are difficult to develop in an off-the-job environment. To develop these competencies, students benefit from seeing and learning in workplace environments. The toolbox provide students with real life work situations in which to apply the skills learnt.

Requirements:

Server Hardware and Software (for RTO):

Server with 600 MHz processor (minimum) (OR Unix equivalent)

256 Mb of RAM

200 Mb of hard disk free

CD ROM drive

2xISDN (128k), T1 preferred

Internet Server (http)

Licensing Arrangements:

Toolboxes have been developed through Commonwealth funding and are copyright to the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA). Licensing details are provided with the CD on purchase. No additional licenses are required and the material may be delivered to as many students as required enrolled with your organisation. All ATP Compact Disc products are registered to the primary purchaser using the invoice number.

Further Information: www.flexiblelearning.net.au/toolbox/series3/309.htm

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