Find+learning+content+that+already+exists

==Find learning content that already exists == Why start from the beginning when there may be existing content you can simply pick up and use...lots of it for FREE! If it isn't 'quite right', it is often easier to customise an existing learning resource rather than have to create an entirely new one. Below are some suggestions of great places to start exploring......

** 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

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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.

** TOOLBOX REPOSITORY **
The Toolbox Repository a gateway to downloadable, online training resources...It's like a 'Google' for //learning objects// (click here for definition). This repository allows teachers and trainers to access more than 2,500 quality, copyright cleared, (mostly) free online learning resources. Following are some examples of what you can find, however why not search for yourself!
 * Drive a Forklift
 * Lead and support your team
 * Emergency procedures in the workplace
 * Orientation to aged care work

Learning objects are available for download in a wide range of industries and subject areas, including business, community services, electrotechnology, horticulture, tourism, and hospitality.

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YouTube is a video sharing websitewhich 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.) 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

YouTube videos can be embedded 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.