I'm Sarah Bock. Welcome to my portfolio.
I have been working in the areas of eLearning and multimedia since 1999. For most of the projects I have worked on during that time, I have been the principal instructional designer and technical developer.
This website is a showcase of some of these projects. The combination of my skills in both educational design and technical production (including Flash/Flex/AS3, HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, Javascript, XML, PHP and graphic design) means that I have played an integral role in the development of successful eLearning products for a multitude of organisations.
Nonetheless, all projects I have worked on have been collaborative and I would like to acknowledge and thank the diverse range of excellent graphic designers, programmers, developers, project managers and instructional designers that I have had the pleasure of working with.
For any enquiries please contact me via the contact page linked on the left.
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing - Maryanne Martin Hospital
University of Notre Dame with eLearnAustralia
The 'Maryanne Martin' virtual bush hospital was developed as part of the Enrolled Nursing courses for the University of Notre Dame (UND) in Australia's Broome Campus. The learning materials within the hospital were designed to be the online component of a blended approach to the course, delivered through the Blackboard Learning Management System.
View eLearnAustralia's demonstration site (guest login required)
Mental Health Training Resources
Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning (QCMHL) with eLearnAustralia
The production of five online/DVD training resources for mental health clinicians:
1. Mental State Examination (MSE)
2. Dual Diagosis
3. Legal and Ethical
4. Capacity Assessment
5. Occupational Health and Safety
View eLearnAustralia's demonstration site (guest login required)
Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) Nurse Home Visitors
JTAI with eLearnAustralia
Development and deployment of online training resources covering the four components of the ANFPP training program. The resources provide an interactive journey through the ANFPP Nurse Home Visitors Training Materials, using a fictitious ANFPP site called Our Place as its virtual setting. The project included developing interactive activities in Flash, building SCORM based assessment materials and implementing the course into a Moodle LMS.
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Surf Lifesaving (Sigh Bar Bay)
Surf Lifesaving Western Australia with eLearnAustralia
Sigh Bar Bay is an award-winning suite of elearning materials developed for Surf Life Saving WA. The learning environment centres on a virtual beach and surf club where typical volunteers perform the key tasks associated with the operation of a surf lifesaving club. The project included adapting a text-based training manual, developing interactive activities in Flash, building SCORM based assessment materials and delivering the course via Moodle's learning management system.
View media release of Community Innovation Award
Certificate IV Business
Qantas College
Customisation of learning objects from the Certificate IV Business ANTA Toolbox.
Visit Qantas College website
Real Estate Training
Property Training Qld (PTQ)
Senior developer and consultant in the development of online courses in real estate, salesperson and property management licensing for Property Training Qld (PTQ). The courses were built using the underlying framework of the ANTA Virtual Realty Toolbox. Work includes ongoing maintenance and deployment of the online courses through the Janison learning management system.
Visit PTQ's eLearning portal
Financial Services Toolbox
Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE
Adaptation and online development of the core units for the FNB50202 Diploma of Accounting as well as three units from the FNB60202 Advanced Diploma of Accounting. This training package is built around a virtual learning environment (an accounting temp agency) where students complete jobs (ie. units) for 3 virtual businesses.
Website no longer online.
Certificate IV in Government Toolbox
TAFE QLD Online / ANTA
Development of elearning resources for the Certificate IV in Government. Features a virtual government learning environment, interactive learning activities and assessment tasks and virtual mentors to guide the learner.
Website no longer online.
Ready Set Go
TAFE QLD Online
A Student Guide to Online Learning - an interactive guide to help students prepare for online study. Delivered by TAFE QLD Online, as part of an ANTA funded Learnscope project. Includes online tutorials about using the web, email and group communication tools. Features interactive self assessments, illustrations and other resources.
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Delivering Learning Online
TAFE QLD Online
An online course for facilitators of flexible learning delivery. The course was delivered by TAFE QLD Online, as part of an ANTA funded Learnscope project. The project included extensive resources, discussion boards and a collaborative learning environment.
Website no longer online.
Jabiluka Online Educational Resource
Northern Territory University
This award-winning site was an online guided tutorial and learning resource that illustrated the issues surrounding the proposed Jabiluka uranium mine in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory. Features readings, resources and web-based tutorial exercises.
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Aim High
Northern Territory University
An educational CD ROM for the Certificate II in Sport and Recreation. Features interactive assessments, case studies to illustrate the learning materials, readings and links.
Website no longer online.
Flora and Fauna Survey Techniques
Tropical Savannas CRC
An online unit developed for the Tropical Savannas CRC for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Tropical Environmental Management.
Website no longer online.
Learning Activity Wizards (LAW)
Centre of Learning and Innovation, Department of Education, NSW
Flex development of activity templates used in the Learning Activity Wizards - a collection of tools that assist in the development of interactive reuseable learning activities for online or CD-ROM based courses. These activities include multiple choice quizzes, matching and drag-and-drop exercises as well as media players for the presentation of video, audio and images.
View PDF for more information
Learning resource development
Southbank Institute of TAFE (SBIT)
Development of Flash-based learning resources for the CTP223A - FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES course delivered by Southbank Institute of TAFE.
View SBIT website
Language learning resources
Adult Migrant English Service (AMES)
Development of Flash-based English language resources. Collaboration with ESL teachers and educational designers in the development of AMES online courses and CD-ROMS.
Visit AMES website
Flash development
Savv-e
Short term contract as a Flash programmer for Savv-e, an educational multimedia development company based in Sydney.
View Savv-e website
Fire Challenge
Centre for Learning Innovation
This Flash-based learning tool predicts the rate of fire spread according to variables such as vegetation type, wind speed and temperature. It calculates each rate using data extracted from an external XML file.
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Race track maths
Centre for Learning Innovation
This Flash-based tool enables students to test their knowledge of common mathematical tools and concepts. The tool specifically prioritises accessibility and usability. The presence of a screen reader triggers alternative instructions and functionality, replacing the default drag and drop interactivity with one more useful to vision-impaired users.
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Developing Literacy
Centre for Learning Innovation
This Flash-based learning resource teaches simple word processing techniques.
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Interactive interviews
Centre for Learning Innovation
This example shows one of two Flash-based resources that simulates a job interview scenario. The user is asked to answer questions as they move through the scene. This file was developed using an external text file to input text content and links.
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Resort Management Training
Resort Management Training
Website design and development for Resort Management Training - an independently owned registered training organisation, offering courses to meet the needs of the resort management industry.
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Real Estate Training Online
Real Estate Training Online Portal
Design and development of the Real Estate Training Online portal. Features include an online enrolment system and a MySQL database-driven timetable interface.
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Adult Migrant English Service website update
Adult Migrant English Service (AMES)
Update of AMES NSW website.
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Women Educating Against Violence Information Network
Women's Community Aid Association
An online portal enabling women to share information and resources to support survivors of sexual assault. The content for this website is managed via a MYSQL database and PHP scripting.
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Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre
Women's Community Aid Association
Website development for the Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre (BRISSC). BRISSC is a free feminist and confidential service for women survivors of sexual violence and their supporters.
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Academy of Homeopathic Medicine
Homepathic Medicine Centre
Development of the website for the Homeopathic Medicine Centre and the Academy of Homeopathic Medicine. The site included a database-driven content management system for updating information about events and courses.
Website no longer online.
Digital Multi Media Assessment Portfolios
Griffith University / Queensland University of Technology
The Digital Multi Media Assessment Portfolios (D-MAP) project examined the need to construct a new conceptual framework for using digital technologies in achieving better arts assessment. Using php and mysql database technologies, an interactive student assessment system was set up for various participating lecturers.
Website no longer online.
Online Guide to Resource Catalogues
Australian Flexible Learning Framework
This online guide is a snapshot of the major publicly funded catalogues of VET flexible learning resources in Australia. The website featured extensive information about metadata and its role in flexible learning resources as well as a search engine.
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Q+S Consult, Germany
Q+S Consult
A bilingual (German/English) website for the german engineering consultancy firm, Q+S Consult.
Website no longer online.
Centre for Tropical Wetlands Management
Centre for Tropical Wetlands Management
A website for the Darwin-based Centre for Tropical Wetlands Management - a network of wetlands users, researchers, managers and educators.
Website no longer online.
Ecology and Management of Tropical Savannas
Northern Territory University
Unit information website - this unit deals with the distribution, ecology and management of tropical savannas.
Website no longer online.
Key Centre for Tropical Wildlife Management
Key Centre for Tropical Wildlife Management
Website for the Northern Territory based Key Centre, featuring online publications and research information.
Website no longer online.
Teaching and Learning Conference
Northern Territory University
Design and development of the Darwin Teaching and Learning Conference website, featuring profiles on keynote speakers, an online program and registration.
Website no longer online.
Northern Exposure
Northern Territory University
An online unit for one of the core topics developed by the Tropical Savannas CRC for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Tropical Environmental Management.
Website no longer online.
Beach Management Course Prototype
Surf Lifesaving Queensland
Graphic design, educational design and programming for a prototype course in Beach Management - as part of Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue) PUA31304.
Interactive PDF Readers - Start to Read Series
Adult Migrant English Service (AMES)
Digitisation and development of interactive PDF language books.
Njirrabba Koma Warriwarra Njurru-rama
Maningrida Literature Production Centre
Graphic design, layout and printing of various childrens books in the Ndjebbana language of central coastal Arnhem Land. The books formed part of the Maningrida schools multi-lingual curriculum.
Powerpoint presentation on Antarctica
Australian Studies Centre, University of Queensland
Graphic and technical design of a powerpoint presentation delivered by Dr Christy Collis, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, dealing with Australian colonial interests in Antarctica.
Product Development Planning Guide
Australian Flexible Learning Framework
Graphic design, layout and some content writing for this 24 page pocket guide to developing online learning resources. This guide was published as part of the Access to Flexible Learning Resources Project.
Buibere - stories of women in East Timor
East Timor International Support Centre
Book cover design and desktop publishing of a 106 page book of East Timorese womens stories. Compiled by Rebecca Winters.
Web design workshops
The Australian Film Television and Radio School
Delivery of a two-day hands-on intensive workshop teaching the fundamentals of web design, highlighting issues such as accessibility, ethics, good and bad design principles as well as technical skills using Dreamweaver.
Digital media workshops
Cascade Place / Cerebal Palsy League of Queensland
Delivery of digital media workshops (animation, graphics and web skills) to adults with cerebral palsy. The students found artistic self expression and empowerment through digital media technologies.
Web design course
Southbank TAFE, Brisbane
Delivery of a 10-week web design course for students studing events management at the Southbank Institute of TAFE. The course objectives included an understanding of web standards and the ability to design and develop a basic web site.
Media tutor
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
Tutoring students enrolled in the media course at Batchelor College. Training involved one-on-one tutorial sessions on location in remote Aboriginal communities.
Media production workshops on remote communities
Injalak Art Centre, Galiwinku council, Bachelor College
Delivery of several week-long workshops in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory including Oenpelli in Arnhem Land and Galiwinku on Elcho Island. Local artists and community members were taught skills in video, camera techniques, video editing, audio and graphic design. Video workshops involved making community videos in (local aboriginal) language. Students had complete control of the production and editing processes.