Comparative Analysis of E-learning: Australian Context

The implementation of learning technologies in some subjects in some secondary schools across Australia is still in its early stage. Not surprisingly, the reason is that most, if not all, of the subjects currently being taught do not require the aid of learning technologies. Typical lessons, however, delivered in the class – such as in social sciences, arts and languages – are performed by a teacher with the aid of learning technologies. Often, these technologies are suitable for lessons that do not require extensive project development and presentations, such as subjects in Industrial Work (e.g., wood and metal work). In this paper, the author looks at a different approach in achieving learning outcomes focusing on these subjects then introduces learning tools that encourage students to work in teams to assist them in developing and completing their projects. Two learning technologies are developed and tailored, and evaluated for particular classes. The results indicate that these technologies have assisted in achieving elaboration, collaboration, and the intellectual and social development of groups of students working on skill- and time-extensive subjects. The comparative analysis performed in this work is considered the first in recent years.