2+-+My+Story+of+e-+learning+Experiences

My e-learning story began only a few years ago. As a workplace Trainer and Assessor where I initially trained within the Public Safety training package which is principly a practical skills orientated vocation. However as it is generally taught away from the real workplace or place that first Aid situation may occur, I found there was a real need for scenarios, simulations and recorded siutuations to provide relevance to the learner. I began searching the internet, especially YouTube video clips, these provided both real life and simulated experiences that learners could relate to and learn skills from. I further needed to have a detailed medical knowledge of human injury and so researched on-line.
 * 2. MY STORY OF E-LEARNING EXPERIENCES**

To be able to deliver these real-life learning experiences, I have had to go on a journey of e-learning that is, how to use computers, the technology and software to support the YouTube Video learning resource. Along the way I have learnt how to use a data projector, a laser pointer and remote control linked to a powerpoint presentation. This remote control freed me from the front of the classroom, but still allowed me to move through the presentation information whilst being able to move through the classroom facilitiating learner practical skills develpment.

The commencement of the BA in Adult Education was the next step in developiing my pedagogical practices, and through my research I recognised that education was experiencing rapid change in the way of the introducion of e-learning tools into all classrooms and to all age groups. I new I had to become a e-learner if I was to become a teacher. Thankfully I had a open mind and was adaptable to change.

The Uni course has 3 subjects based around e-learning, two of which I have now completed, that I have found immensely mentally challenging as all the learning and knowledge is now soley on-line ( the books are gone!) Whilst initially having the need for hard copy text books, I have now become use to and have changed my behavour towards this reliance. I therefore have equiped myself with this e-learning tool via the internet to provide real life experiencial learning to my learners.media type="custom" key="9679658"