In this increasingly changing world of VET, there is an increased call for better digital competencies among educators. It was in response to this that the FOLLOW APP project developed an innovative Online Instructional Guide to enhance the professional skills of VET teachers, counselors, and in-company trainers to effectively function in virtual learning environments.
Mastery of eLearning: a step-by-step guide
This tutorial is fully designed with a clear how-to approach—from basic to more complex tasks—on how to develop and deliver eLearning courses. This tutorial has been tailored for educators with diverse experiences in using digital tools. The tutorial is given in six important steps that deliver realistic advice, starting with defining course objectives to developing interactive content on digital platforms for the assurance of quality training. The “Tutorial” constitutes the basebook that every educator needs in order to adapt to demands placed on virtual education.
Enhancing digital literacy for educators
The main focus of the training manual is how to enhance the digital literacy of VET professionals. It takes into consideration the use of proper teaching methods, creating appropriate course content, and assessing learners with regards to learning objectives. It focuses on practical reality that will enable the instructor to feel confident in designing eLearning right for the different needs of an apprentice who is using digital tools for either their first time or repeatedly.
Supporting quality assurance in Virtual Learning
Among the salient features of this guide is the assurance of quality in virtual learning environments. It assures that VET institutions are able to guarantee an excellent quality education in virtual learning environments, showing how educators may monitor and assess learner development through digital tools. It also provides techniques in the collection of feedback and courses evaluation for eLearning to determine eventual success by educators in the continuous improvement of their pedagogies.
Preparing the future of digital VET
In the world of VET, which continues to embark on a digital transformation journey, this FOLLOW APP Online Instructional Guide comes at a time when educationists need to prepare for the future. The guide guarantees that institutions of VET remain agile and able to provide high-quality education, regardless of challenges thrown up by the digital shift, by enabling VET professionals to create and develop engaging, effective, and flexible eLearning courses. It is a position that places educators at the forefront of VET’s digital future.
