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The aim of this project is to produce accessible and engaging unit information for various courses atCertificate I, II and III level in the form of enhanced podcasts that will assist students with low levels of LLN to better access and understand course information.

Kangan Institute has sought to improve the accessibility of video learning content by developing a user guide with instructions on attaching subtitles to web-based video. The guide, aimed at technical developers, will apply to a range of mobile devices (iPad, iPhone and Android) and to HTML5-enabled desktop browsers, and will help with WCAG 2.0 AA compliance. Certificate III Carpentry and ESL students took part in the trial, but the outcomes can be extended to all industry areas that use video.

Based on currently available open source applications, the project team identified, developed and customised multi-touch educational activities for use by learners with a disability. Outcomes included reporting how Australian Government web accessibility requirements (WCAG2 Level A - or ideally, Level AA) can be achieved on touch screen devices. The activities were trialled with students from New England Institute and Tasmania Polytechnic

Apprentices/traineesDisabilitiesGeographically isolated BHI is partnering with SPELD Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation that provides support for people with specific learning difficulties, to design, develop and implement a virtual classroom for use with: -students with learning disabilities -mature-aged tutors, many of whom are volunteers and not highly tech-savvy in a two-pronged approach to assist SPELD in its service delivery.

This trial explored whether electronic versions of printed books (eBooks) can provide streamlined training that can be accessed at a time and place convenient to the learner, thereby increasing time on the job for apprentices in the beauty industry. It explored the opportunities and challenges of converting and adapting current print resources to eBooks, including features and benefits and eBook to eBook reader compatibility.

A major challenge for educators wishing to adopt e-learning practices or redevelop their courses is the often significant lead time for development using traditional methods. Wikis offer a platform on which educators can design, develop and evaluate while simultaneously providing students with access to materials. This trial sought to inform the development of standards and guidelines around the use of wikis as development and delivery platforms, and explore the question, "Do wikis offer a sustainable, collaborative rapid development tool for the VET sector?"

This trial sought to overcome many of the technological challenges faced by educators in delivering written notes to learners, particularly those containing special symbols not easily rendered digitally. The project focused on helping vocational education and training (VET) teachers who have been traditionally isolated from online delivery because of the medium of their content. Assistance was provided by providing access to a simple, reliable method of online content creation that works without a large investment in retraining.

The use of geographically placed matrix barcode signage linked to web based content that can be accessed via mobile devices.

Skill shortage areaDisabilities The work online - induction tool project by Greenacres Training Service focused on the need for timely, easy access to new staff induction training in the Disability sector.