3.2 Select a range of ICT-based materials to support learning

Table of Contents

1. Selection criteria
2. Learning packages available within own organisation
3. Sourcing learning packages outside own organisation
   1. Sources of learning packages
   2. Differences between sources
4. Learning on the Internet
5. Devising a learning plan
6. Progression opportunities

Differences between sources

We expect that you will find the following points of difference:

• Cost of package (if any)

• Flexibility of study times

• Availability of certification

• Level of studies

• Range of content

In fact, you should come up with the very points which might be criteria gleaned from a client seeking learning.

With e-learning it is not necessary for the provider to be local. Much excellent learning content can be sourced free of charge from the Internet eg: http://www.studyspanish.com offers free tuition in basic Spanish. In other cases e-learning may be delivered via the Internet for a fee. In these cases a log in and password will be required after registration.

Now let's take a look at Learning on the Internet ...