Online Interactive Tools

Online interactive tools

A method to increase participant engagement

Trainer - Caitlin Stuchbury

Learning outcomes

how online interactive tools can be used in vocational education and workplace training

​2. Briefly explain

types of participant interaction in the online space

​1. Identify

• Increased participant motivation

• Increased participant engagement

• Can be used in both fully online and blended models

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​Why online interactive tools?

Learners interact with resources to directly facilitate or enhance their learning

​​Learner - Content

Learners demonstrate knowledge and skills by interacting with the trainer

​​Learner - Trainer

Learners interact with each other in the online space

Learner - Learner

3 types of online interaction

Poll

POLL: Which types of online interactions would you use in your training?

• Learner - Content

• Learner - Trainer

• Learner - Learner

Using online tools in VET

• A variety of open-access online tools are available

• Easily incorporated into VET to improve participant motivation & engagement

  • No special equipment required!

  • Can be used to enhance blended, self-directed and traditional delivery models (as well as fully online)

• Some examples...

​Participants produce a brainstorm/ wordcloud in response to a trainer's prompt

AnswerGarden

​A collaborative platform where learners can upload, share, and communicate via online bulletin boards

Padlet

After creating or selecting flashcard sets, learners can study through various single- and multi-player games

​​Quizlet

​Use your device to respond to the multiple choice questions on the next slides.

Multiple Choice

Bob uses AnswerGarden to develop an understanding of his learners' prior knowledge of delivery techniques.

What type of online interaction is this?

• Learner-Content

• Learner-Trainer

• Learner-Learner

Multiple Choice

Participants in a Cert IV TAE course use Padlet to ask and respond to each other's questions about course content.

What type of online interaction does this support?

• Learner-Content

• Learner-Trainer

• Learner-Learner

Multiple Choice

Jen uses Quizlet to study key terms in preparation for an upcoming english language assessment.

What type of online interaction does this support?

• Learner-Content

• Learner-Trainer

• Learner-Learner

Open Ended

Knowledge synthesis:

Identify one type of online interaction and briefly explain how you would use it in your training

Conclusion

Learning outcomes:

1. Identify types of participant interaction in the online space

2. Briefly explain how online interactive tools can be used in vocational education and workplace training

For further information

​https://www.unicef.org/serbia/en/open-digital-educational-tools-interactive-online-teaching-and-learning

​https://www.asqa.gov.au/guidance-resources/online-learning