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=__**How Online Delivery Works**__=

There are many styles of eLearning available. Our team of teachers, and eLearning experts are constantly reviewing and updating our systems. Our system is underpinned with relevant learning theories which apply to mature age students, and online study. Below is an outline of a typical subject module, and explanation of the various parts.

It is our aim to educate students so that they become competent tradesmen, with full understanding of their field of expertise.

At the beginning of each module (otherwise known as learning outcome), there is a brief description of the material that will be covered so that the student knows what to expect, and where to look for information for study purposes.

Workbooks are available for students in DOC or PDF. These workbooks are the student to fill out as they view the lesson. Students should edit their documents in their Google Docs, and then share it with their trainer once they’re done. There is an upload facility so that students can get their workbooks checked, but still retain personal copies for their own study and reference, if they have not used the Google Docs.

Lessons consist of a slideshow, which is voiced by our own Electrical Trainer. He provides insightful wisdom on the area of study, and works the students through their various assessments, giving helpful hints, references to the text book, and concrete knowledge. Students must listen through the lessons once to gain a general understanding, then listen to it again to fill out their workbook. Students can re-listen to this as many times as they wish for study purposes, and can pause the slideshow in order to take notes/fill out the workbook.

Resources are available, and usually provide interesting links to further the student’s knowledge and understanding of the subject. Generally these resources are not necessary to complete the final exam, but are necessary to get a thorough understanding of the material. They might be websites, online books, youtube videos, or slideshows.

Assessment comes in two main forms, a module quiz, and an assignment. There will be a module quiz after each module which will summarize some points. This is not intended to be a formal assessment tool, but is a learning tool to help students process the knowledge they are given, and feel comfortable with the exam format. The module quizes are adaptive, which means the students can check their own answers as they go, and change them accordingly. Students must get 100% in these quizes to pass through to the next outcome.

Assignments are the other form of assessment and are not in every subject. These are a practical task that the student will need to complete either in their home, or in their workplace (depending on the content of the assignment). These assignments need to uploaded or emailed to eLA so that they can be marked. They count towards the student’s final marks. Some assignments will require students to interact with their peers via chat, forums, or wikis.

The online content is the main part of our training system, but not the entirety of it. Each student needs to have access to Electrical Trade Principles by Jeffery Hampson. In this textbook there is additional information necessary for passing the final exam.

At the end of all the relevant modules is a final exam. Students need to be aware that there is only once attempt at this final exam, if they fail a learning outcome, they will need to do a re-sit (note: students can only resit once, and then they will have to repeat the subject). There is a time limit for the final exam, and if students go overtime, they will get a mark of zero. The feedback form needs to be filled out once the final exam is complete, and then email their trainer to let them know it is complete.