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 * PLEASE NOTE: This wiki was created by Marlene Manto for a specific purpose. The site is NOT being maintained so please be aware that information and/or links may be out of date. **

=5 Great Places to Find Existing Training Resources – //start digging!// =

Why create your own learning resources when there may be existing e-learning content you can simply download straight onto your computer or into your online course...lots of it for FREE! You only need to know where to dig!

This wiki provides a list of 5 great places to find 'stuff' that you can use in the classroom, add to your learning management system (eg. Moodle), incorporate into existing courses or simply send to learners via email. Most of them are free and usable within an educational environment.

1) TOOLBOXES
Toolboxes are high quality, cost effective interactive e-learning and assessment resources featuring scenarios, images and activities. They are designed for use by training providers, industry and business and support online delivery of recognised training packages for the vocational education and training sector. Following are some examples however it is best to go to the **Toolbox website** and search for yourself.
 * Optimake: Supports the Process Manufacturing Training Package
 * Satellite City: Supports the Property Services Training Package
 * TAA: Supports the Training & Assessment Training Package
 * My Micro Business: Supports the Business Services Training Package
 * Where’s the Party At: Equity Toolbox for Youth and Language, Literacy & Numeracy studies

The toolboxes are available for purchase (approximately $400 each) however you can download all the individual learning objects for //FREE//.

2) Toolbox Repository
The Toolbox Repository is a gateway to online training resources. It allows teachers and trainers to access more than 2,500 quality, copyright cleared, free or affordable online learning. Following are some examples of what you can find, however why not go straight to the **Toolbox Repository** and search for yourself!
 * Drive a Forklift
 * Lead and support your team
 * Emergency procedures in the workplace
 * Orientation to aged care work

3) YOUTUBE [[image:elearningshoestring/YouTube.jpg align="right" link="@http://www.youtube.com/"]]
YouTube is a video sharing website which allows users to locate existing videos as well as upload their own. There is an amazing amount of instructional material including an Education section. (If your organisation has firewall issues with YouTube, try TeacherTube.) This is a great resource How to embed a Youtube video into a Moodle (video tutorial). Examples of what you can find on the **[|YouTube website]** are:
 * How to use a bandsaw
 * Putting out a grease fire safely
 * Sales Tips - Open and Closed Questions
 * Internet Safety for Teens
 * Activating Yeast for Wheat Bread

You cannot legally download YouTube videos as it breaches their policy however you can show them anywhere, link to them //and// embed them into Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, so that the learner does not have to leave the secure environment to view the video. This does not breach any copyright and many educators and trainers use this method to provide engaging materials to balance text-based content.

4) SLIDESHARE [[image:elearningshoestring/SlideShare.jpg align="right" link="@http://www.slideshare.net/"]]

 * SlideShare** is a site where people upload presentations eg. PowerPoints...so have a look at what is there before starting from scratch with your own, as you can download many of them. Of course you can always upload your own __and__ you can add audio to make a ‘webinar’! Some examples of Slideshare presentations are:
 * Death by PowerPoint
 * Using Social Media Tools to Reach Digital Natives
 * How To Be An Awesome Community Manager
 * Best Ways of Using Moodle
 * 6 Thinking Hats

5) FLICKR [[image:freestuff4e-learning/Flickr.jpg align="right" link="@http://www.flickr.com/"]]
Flickr is a wonderful place to find photos for your Powerpoints, handouts and online courses. Get started by simply putting a search word into the site...but keep in mind that you must only use those which have a creative commons license…and attribute them accordingly. It’s explained in detail in How To Search & Credit Properly-Licensed Photos On Flickr. Some useful resources are:
 * Videos - 'Photo sharing in Plain English', and 'How to use Flickr
 * Check out the Flickr FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
 * 7 things you should know about...Flickr (this is a PDF document)

LOOKING FOR MORE?
If 5 is not enough and you are keen to check out more online tools and technologies, have a look at Free Stuff for E-learning, E-learning on a Shoestring or Creating Content for more inspiration.

CONTACT DETAILS
 ** Marlene Manto ** South Australian E-learning Coordinator Australian Flexible Learning Framework Email: marlene.manto@flexiblelearning.net.au Phone: 08 8226 1673

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