E-Learning Resources
Aspire now has a quality e-learning solution to meet your training needs. This integrated e-learning solution brings together Aspire's experience in VET resource development and Webducate's sophisticated learning management system (LMS).
Qualifications currently available
BSB30107 Certificate III in Business
BSB30407 Certificate III in Business Administration
BSB40207 Certificate IV in Business
BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration
BSB40807 Certificate IV in Frontline Management
BSB50207 Diploma of Business
BSB50407 Diploma of Business Administration
BSB51107 Diploma of Management
CHC30708 Certificate III in Children's Services
CHC50908 Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry
Explore samples below or scroll down to e-learning FAQS.
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FAQS
What is e-learning?
Broadly, e-learning is technology-supported learning; for example, using computers, the Internet, online resources and other digital tools.
Why e-learning?
For learners
Flexible: Learners can access e-learning onsite or remotely.
Self-directed: Learners are encouraged to take initiative and responsibility for their own learning.
Engaged: Interactive resources (including video, audio and animations) make learning more engaging.
For trainers
Global: Time zone differences are no longer a training barrier.
Consistent: Learner experience of course content is consistent.
Tracked: Individual learner progress is tracked and recorded in one system.
What is Aspire's e-learning solution?
Aspire has developed quality online resources supported by Webducate's learning management system (LMS), which enables you to:
- create courses from a library of content
- enrol your learners
- assess and track learner progress.
What are the features of Aspire's e-learning resources?
Aspire's e-learning resources, available within Webducate's LMS, feature:
- interactive competency-based online content, including animations, video and audio clips
- end of element assessments and holistic final assessments, complete with marking guides
- opportunities to recognise and record employability skills
- links to further Web-based resources
- mapping of the online content to the relevant competency standard
- information to support the trainer and assessor.
What qualifications do Aspire have e-learning resources for?
Aspire currently has e-learning resources available for selected qualifications from the BSB07 Business Services Training Package. We have more qualifications under development which will extend to other industry areas in our product range.
Available now
BSB30107 Certificate III in Business
BSB30407 Certificate III in Business Administration
BSB40207 Certificate IV in Business
BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration
BSB40807 Certificate IV in Frontline Management
Under development
BSB50207 Diploma of Business
BSB50407 Diploma of Business Administration
BSB51107 Diploma of Management
TAE40110 Certificate Iv in Training and Assessment
CHC30708 Certificate III in Children's Services
CHC50908 Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
BSB20107 Certificate II in Business
CHC08 Community Services resources
What is a learning management system (LMS)?
- An LMS is on online learning environment that:
- registers/enrols learners
- allows access to learning content and assessments
- facilitates the creation of learning content
- tracks and reports on the use of the learning content and activities.
Aspire's e-learning resources are available within Webducate's LMS.
How can I access Aspire's e-learning resource?
To access Aspire's e-learning resources, you need a Webducate membership. Once you have access to Webducate, you can purchase the e-learning resources you need to build a course from a library of online resources. Once learners are enrolled, they can access the learning materials they need through any computer with Internet access.
What do I need to start using Aspire's e-learning resources?
To access Webducate's LMS you need a reasonable current computer with ADSL internet access.
In order to view Aspire's e-learning resources, you need:
- a Web browser
- Adobe Flash Player version 10 or later
- Windows Media Player
- Adobe Reader.
These can be downloaded for free on the Internet.
The templates and forms available in Aspire's online resources have been prepared in Microsoft Word or are available as PDFs. You will need access to Microsoft Word or word processing software that can read Microsoft Word files. As outlined previously, you also need Adobe Reader.
Can I use Webducate on a Mac?
Yes, you can access Webducate using a Mac. However, to view the forms and templates in Aspire's e-learning resources which have been created in Microsoft Word, you will need the Apple version of Word or software that can read Word files. Safari is the recommended web browser for Apple users.
What are the advantages of Webducate's LMS?
Webducate has been specifically designed by IT and training experts for the Australian VET market. With Webducate's LMS, you can:
- register/enrol learners
- access learning content and assessments
- create learning content using templates and samples
- preview existing units and their content to decide if you want to include them in your course
- generate a range of statistical and qualitative reports for student management and compliance purposes
- allocate trainers and assessors to qualifications, groups or individuals
- deliver training using a variety of multimedia formats
- assess and record student activity, learning and progress
- communicate and share information
- access progress reports
- brand the LMS to your training organisation.
How much will it cost me?
Webducate's fee structure
*SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER*
A one-time administration fee of AU$2500
An annual training provider membership fee of $AU2500
A student use fee of AU$2.48 per Aspire workbook
This covers set-up of the LMS, training for your staff and technical support.
*Special introductory offer valid until 31 December 2010
Aspire's fee structure
Aspire online resources cost $18.98 per unit (inclusive of the student use fee), per student including GST.
What kind of assessments are there in Aspire's e-learning resources?
The type of assessment will depend on the content and the level of the unit. Aspire's e-learning resources use three main types of assessments:
- Multiple choice
- Short answer
- File upload (supporting various file types such as Word, picture and video files).
Assessments are mapped to the unit of competency. There are assessments based on the performance criteria, elements and holistic final assessments.
How are assessments graded?
Some assessments, such as multiple choice quizzes, give instant feedback to the student. Other assessments require grading by the trainer. Aspire's resources contain marking guides for the trainer, including sample answers and benchmark solutions.
Can I use my own e-learning resources along with Aspire's?
Yes. The Webducate LMS is very flexible and allows you to add further online resources or assessments of your choice. You can even develop your own resources within the LMS.
There are a lot of low quality e-learning materials out there. What makes Aspire different?
Aspire's e-learning resources undergo a rigorous development process to ensure they are of the same quality as our workbooks. Our e-learning resources have been developed using principles of online instructional design. Learners and trainers have the opportunity to provide feedback to Aspire on each resource. This feedback will help us ensure our online resources are continuously improved.
My students are not very comfortable using computers. How will they go with e-learning?
Anyone with basic computer skills can use Aspire's e-learning resources. Aspire's e-learning resources use a simple linear structure. The layout and navigation is extremely user friendly. Learners can work through Aspire's e-learning resources at their own pace.
How do I know a learner is submitting their own work for online assessments?
Aspire has a number of measures in place to deter learners from cheating or plagiarising. Learners must submit a declaration that the work they submit is their own. Once in an assessment, learners cannot access other pages in the resource to copy answers. There is also a facility in place that prevents content being copied and pasted.
Can I print or copy Aspire's e-learning resources?
No. The LMS does not allow you to print pages or copy and paste text from Aspire's e-learning resources.
Will I pass audit using Aspire's e-learning resources?
Aspire's e-learning and print materials are support resources. They are developed to meet high quality standards and assessments are mapped to competency standards. They should be used as part of your broader training and assessment strategies.
What happens if something goes wrong technically?
Webducate provides ongoing technical support to get you up and running again as soon as possible.
Can I have a demonstration of Webduate?
Yes. Please contact Webducate on 1300 ELEARN (1300 353 276) or Aspire Learning Resources on 1300 134 099 for more information.