2009 was a big year for me. I finally went out on my own and started my own business after being made redundant. At times it has been a struggle but largely the sailing has been smooth. I thought I would get 2010 off to a positive start by reflecting on the successes of 2009 and at the same time give some link love to some of my clients who have supported me so well over the last six months.

Subrosa Solutions

The projects at Subrosa, a registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Hindley Street focussing on Security, are both interesting and challenging. My role here has largely been instructional design but I spend a lot of time having to think outside of the box because Monika is so innovative in her thinking. Subrosa have been involved with e-learning for quite a few years now and for this reason they are always thinking of new ways to implement their ideas.
This year we will be looking at expanding on the successes of 2009 by extending the Moodle courses (Certificate II in Security Operations and Certificate III in Investigative Services) with more Articulate learning objects, Youtubes, and Moodle activities. We will be taking a very close look at e-assessment (in an innovative way that I need to be a little hush-hush about) and also working on streamlining the Subrosa suite of web offerings.
Please contact Subrosa to learn more about their Training and Investigations solutions.

Smith and Georg

Dave and Linda are the key people with whom I work at Smith and Georg, a RTO situated in Forreston in the Adelaide Hills. Smith and Georg won an Innovations Grant in 2009 and I was the e-learning consultant for their project. My role was predominantly focussed on mentoring the team through the hurdles of installing, developing and populating their own Moodle installation.
The ChemNet project proved to be an extremely valuable learning experience for all involved with Professional Development being one of the major outcomes. The course, which contains plenty of video and dynamic learning objects, is still being developed and is undergoing some student trials now but it is looking like being the best online Chemical Certification course in Australia.
If you know someone who is needs Chemical Certification send them over to Smith and Georg.

Quality Automotive Training

Tom from Quality Automotive Training, a RTO in Adelaide’s South, decided to make the move into e-learning this year and have jumped ahead in leaps and bounds. Initially brought on board to install and develop their Moodle installation, I later took on the role of mentoring them through the processes of DIY Moodle. Barry at QAT has taken to his new extended role of e-learning course developer with absolute passion. Aided by the use of objects from LORN, the courses are looking polished and engaging and will be huge for their VET in Schools students.
Please contact Quality Automotive Training to learn more about their training solutions.