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Instructional design and the online environment

September 3rd, 2010

The know it, try it, do it?
Upcoming e-Gems session 16 September
Melanie Worrall will be available for a live chat on Thursday 16 September. The Know it, try it, do it? - Instructional design and the online environment session will explore the activity generated in the instructional design CoP.
Date:  Thursday 16 […]

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Podcasts and vblogs – what you need to know

August 30th, 2010

Podcasts and vblogs (video blogs) are valuable teaching tools that allow learners to interact with course content regardless of their geographical location, work commitments or learning styles.
The popularity of iPods, MP3 players and smartphones means these devices are convenient tools for delivering course content to learners if they are unable […]

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23 things for educators and trainers is on again

August 30th, 2010

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Following on from the very successful May/June course, 23 Things for Educators and Trainers is being offered again.
Have you ever asked yourself this question? There are so many tools, websites and technologies ‘out there’ that it can be hard to tell which one(s) would work to engage your students…or solve your […]

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Tasmanian Innovation Strategy Released

August 29th, 2010

The Tasmanian Innovation Strategy document was released this week by Premier David Bartlett.
From an ICT perspective it includes the following, some of which you may notice makes significant use of the NBN.
Digital economy
• $5.85 million over two years for the sector to increase awareness of
the opportunities provided by the digital economy, including:
• a $1 million […]

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2010 horizon report available

August 25th, 2010

always worth a read the 2010 report is available

on the horizon it sees:
1 year or less: mobile computing and open content
2 - 3 years: electronic books and simple augmented reality
4 - 5 years: gesture-based computing and visual data analysis.
it also provides a summary of key trends, critical challenges and technologies to watch.
click here to access […]

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2011 Tasmanian E-learning Innovations funding

August 25th, 2010

Registered training organisations (RTOs) in Tasmania can now apply for a share in $144,400 in E-learning Innovations funding and support to implement innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals, tailored to local priorities.
E-learning Innovations funding timelines, information, guidelines and application processes vary in every state and territory.
Read the TAS 2011 […]

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