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 E-learning Innovations Guidelines for Applicants for information on how to apply for funding in Tasmania.

Applications can be made from 24 August 2010 using the Expression of Interest application form.

Applications close on 5.00pm AEST on 20 September 2010

To assist you in applying for funding, a free online information session will be held:

Date: Thursday 9 September 2010
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Location: http://tinyurl.com/egems-2011innovations OR https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=675&password=M.8831B0E4AD9F2C0338DBE968E80CB0

Registration is not required. Participants must have access to internet, headphones and a microphone and have installed and configured the Elluminate web conferencing software beforehand.

For more information contact the Tasmanian Innovations Coordinator, Fiona Huskinson:
Phone: (03) 6233 2140          
Email: fiona.huskinson [at] skills.tas.gov.au

catch up on the latest news and views from around Australia in the VET sector.

it is available here http://flexenews.flexiblelearning.net.au/

Navigate the maze of e-learning

The next e-Gems session focusses on how to get started in e-learning.

Do you want to use e-learning in your teaching and training? Are you confused about where to start and where to find help? Join Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) Western Australian e-learning gurus, Cheryl Galloway and Janice Calcei, for a guided tour of online e-learning tools and resources that you can use with your learners.

Presenters:

Cheryl Galloway is the Framework’s Western Australian Toolbox Champion, and the Training Innovations Leader at Durack Institute of Technology in Geraldton. She has 14 years experience in the VET sector and a passion for e-learning and the benefits it provides.  

Janice Calcei is the Framework’s E-learning Coordinator in Western Australia. She provides support, advice and professional development to managers and lecturers in both public and private training organisations across Western Australia.

Date:       Thursday 24 June 2010

When:     12:30pm-1:30pm AEST

Where:    http://tinyurl.com/egems-elearningmaze

Full URL for session (copy the complete link): https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=675&password=M.9384BA227ED03AFBB9121BDC31810A

what matters: E-assessment research at a glance

 The Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) has released a snapshot of the key findings from its recent research report E-assessment and the AQTF: Bridging the divide between practitioners and auditors.

what matters: E-assessment challenges and solutions provides vocational education and training (VET) practitioners with an overview of the research including:

 ·         the key e-assessment issues for practitioners and auditors

·         the key recommendations for advancing understanding and improved practices in e-assessment  

·         case studies highlighting the ways in which training organisations are implementing e-assessment practice.

In this research, e-assessment covers the wide range of activities where digital technologies are used to design, deliver and assess learner competence.

According to Framework’s Benchmarking and Research Business Manager, Annie Fergusson, the research was particularly timely given the growing number of teachers and trainers and registered training organisations (RTOs) embracing online assessment activities due to the flexibility they provide.

However, despite the obvious benefits, Ms Fergusson said that tension exists between practitioners and auditors around the use of emerging technologies in assessment and the need to maintain reliability, validity and confidence in the assessment system.

She said that the research, which involved 48 targeted interviews with VET auditors, quality managers and practitioners, would help build understanding between auditors and practitioners about the value of each other’s work in ensuring quality e-assessment practices.

 what matters pamphlets are produced to highlight the key points of each piece of research produced by the Framework’s Benchmarking and Research activity. They can be accessed from: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/content/benchmarking-and-research-publications

To read the report or the accompanying case studies, go to: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/research

For further information about the what matters series email Annie Fergusson, Benchmarking and Research Business Manager at fergusson.annie@saugov.sa.gov.au or phone (08) 8348 4071.

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Hello everyone,

Listed below are the presentations from the e-learning showcase event held on the 18th November.  Video from the day will be made available and accessed via the Australian Flexible Learning Website, links will be made available when ready for viewing. Still working on Clint Smith’s presentation, it’s being naughty and not uploading!

Cathy Moore - Story Telling techniques

Clint Smith - How to prepare a winning e-learning innovation application

Frankie Forsyth - Niche marketing : how to succeed as a small RTO in a global market

Brad Beach - Making a project work

Deirdre Brown - Creating a blog as a learning resource

Roger Stack - Virtual worlds, real learning

Kim Edgar - LORN

Ian Whitehouse -  A successful project requires effort - Seven steps to success

Brad Beach - Online facilitation

Gail Wilson - ePortfolios, what is al the fuss about?