The Flexible Learning Toolboxes (Toolboxes) Project develops high quality, cost effective elearning content to support training for vocational and technical education qualifications from Certificate I to Diploma level in the Australian vocational and technical education (VTE) sector.
Toolbox materials come in two forms. The traditional (and still popular) Toolbox format is an integrated learning program incorporating a number of units of competency. These programs are available on a CD-ROM for installation on a server or use on a stand-alone computer, and come with a teacher’s guide and installation booklet. They may also be uploaded into a Learning Management System. Toolboxes can be previewed at www.flexiblelearning.net.au/toolbox/preview/byseries.htm .
The new Learning Object format allows users to download smaller self-contained components of content from the Toolbox repository. This can be found on the Flexible Learning Toolbox site at www.flexiblelearning.net.au/toolbox . Learning objects generally support an element or unit of competency.
Teachers and trainers can use Toolbox materials to support traditional classroom delivery or as a learning object to help them deliver more than 152 qualifications and more than 880 competencies from a wide range of nationally endorsed training packages. Toolbox materials can be customised to suit different learner or workplace needs.
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