On 27th November 2008 Skills Tasmania and the Australian Flexible Learning Framework will be showcasing at Wrest Point Convention Centre the eleven innovation e-learning projects that have been working closely with learners and enterprises this year to develop innovative practises in e-learning.

This event will host internationally renowned Jonathan Finkelstein of LearningTimes, an online community of education and training professionals, as the keynote addressing Technology, Training & Industry.

Come along and experience the diversity of learning materials that have been produced along the way such as e-portfolios, quizzes, videos, smart tags, RFIDS and web portals just to name a few.

The Premier of Tasmania, Hon David Bartlett will be launching the Skilling Tasmania Strategy on behalf of Skills Tasmania.

If you are thinking about applying for Australian Flexible Learning Framework funding in 2009 come along and have a chat with the e-learning coordinators who will be there to provide advice and support.

Please register to attend the Showcasing Innovation in Tasmanian Training & Skilling Tasmania Strategy Launch 2008.  There is no cost to attend however registration is essential.

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Contact Fiona Huskinson on (03) 6233 2140 or email: fiona.huskinson@skills.tas.gov.au for further information about the day.

Learn how to make your own online resources quickly and easily

AREDv2 (Application for Rapid E-learning Development) is an e-learning development tool designed to allow teachers and trainers, with little more than basic computer skills, easily build their own online resources.

Users choose from six common and basic e-learning templates into which they can simply insert subject material. The created activities can then be used independently or loaded into a learning management system as part of a learning program.

The one-day ARED workshop will be a hands-on experience that will allow participants to become familiar with and use ARED/

Interactive sessions will include: • an overview of ARED; • an introduction to the ARED administration tools and six dynamic templates; • using of check lists thfor the pre-development activities and file management; • hands-on experience in the use of three of ARED’s dynamic templates to create media rich materials at can be used as e-learning materials or placed delivery platforms; and• using ARED administration tools to create a learning sequence.

Participants will need computer skills including an understanding of basic file management using Microsoft’s Windows Explorer.

Workshop dates are scheduled for 2009 - the sessions run from 9-4pm and places are restricted to 10 participants per event. Workshop dates to be announced soon WATCH THIS SPACE.

• To be announced

We may also run a workshop in the north and/or north west of the state depending on numbers; please e-mail gail.wilson@skill.tas.edu.au to register your interest.

TO REGISTER FOR THE HOBART WORKSHOPS PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND CLICK SEND

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For further information about the workshops please contact Gail Wilson, E-learning Coordinator, Skills Tasmania on (03) 6236 5600.