Resource 1 (Evaluation)

• This video is short (4 minutes) but has very specific and useful information based around changing light bulbs in motor vehicles. Containing both audio and video, it is engaging and without any more information would allow students to duplicate the tasks for themselves. "adult learning holds that we learn through an active process" (Vella, 2001, p. 51).
  
• The link to the video could have been to either "youtube" or "Haynes" websites but i chose this link as it provides opportunity for further exploration of information related to the subject.
• The source of the video is from Haynes.com. which are a "worldwide leader in automotive and motorcycle repair, maintenance and customizing manual with sales of well over 7 million manuals annually and over 150 million total sold globally" (Haynes Manuals, n.d.). Being an independent supplier of aftermarket manuals with a good reputation gives ground to the information being credible and without bias.
• The video could support materials used in the delivery of the unit AURE219331A Install, test and repair low voltage wiring/lighting systems.
• The video is aimed at DIY persons in supplement to the workshop manuals that Haynes sell. This information provided is at a level that is suitable for a level 2 subject.
• Some of the good points of the video are that is shows a variety of methods to access globes which are transferable to all types of vehicles, there is clear close up footage when needed and it shows a variety of types of globes that may require replacing.
• A poor point of the video is that it shows American vehicles which have different coloured lenses on their rear facing indicators, this information could be confusing to students if not clarified.
• The year of the video is shown as 2007 which shows students that the information is current which is important as technological changes can occur rapidly.
• The video covers information with regard to bulb handling and contact cleaning which is important information in context to the unit of competence. Key points are made efficiently in the time taken to view the video.

Evaluation

1* (poor), 5***** (Excellent)

1. Engagement of the resource. ****
   
2. Usability of the resource. ****
   
3. Depth/appropriateness of the resource. ***
   
4. Currency of the resource. ***
   
5. Consistency with current teaching models/practices. ***
   

Total: 17/25

References

Haynes Manuals...Save Money. Do It Yourself. Feel Good (n.d). Retrieved August 25, from http:/www.haynes.com/about.us.

Vella, J. (2001). Taking Learning To Task. Creative strategies for for teaching adults. San Francisco. John Wiley & Sons.