for those of you working with Moodle, or just getting underway, the MoodleMootAU conference would be a great opportunity to boost your knowledge and provide you with lots of ideas about how to use Moodle for training. The projects outlined below will also give you some good ideas.

Moodle projects deliver e-learning without limits

Two E-learning Innovations projects funded and supported by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) will feature at MoodleMoot AU 2010, one of Australasia’s largest education and training conferences.

MoodleMoot AU 2010 will be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre from 11-14 July. Themed Without limits, the conference will explore how the Moodle learning management system (LMS) is helping to deliver more flexible and engaging teaching and training across all education sectors including school, university, vocational education and training (VET), and for learners in the workplace.

Delegates will hear from e-learning and education experts about how Moodle-produced online courses and websites can enhance learner experiences in a range of ways. The conference will feature workshops, discussion panels and master classes highlighting the latest Moodle case studies, research and technology developments. 

Framework E-learning Innovations projects are leading the way in exploring new ways to use Moodle. Projects selected to present at the conference are:

Diving into mobile learning
Presenters: Bronwen Campbell and Melanie Doriean

Date: Tuesday 13 July, 3:00pm-3:25pm (AEST)

This presentation will show how the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) is using Moodle as both a mobile learning tool and an information portal for learners.

Bronwen and Melanie will discuss how Moodle can be used in conjunction with mobile technology to provide learners with information while in the field, and explain how ADAS is using Moodle to provide mobile training beyond the classroom using technologies including netbooks, smartphones and iPod devices.

They will also discuss how ADAS is using an offline version of Moodle (Poodle) to provide information, resources and training materials to current and past ADAS learners.

Moodle and Mahara in new applications and E-learning Innovations

Presenters: Howard Errey and Nicole Ralph

Date: Tuesday 13 July, 4:00pm-4:25pm (AEST)

This presentation will showcase the different ways that Moodle and the Mahara e-portfolio system are being adopted by Victorian VET providers.

Howard and Nicole will discuss how this uptake is being driven by the availability of Moodle through Victoria’s Training Virtual Campus (TVC) e-learning platform; and explain how a number of Victorian E-learning Innovations projects have taken advantage of the flexibility of Moodle to enhance training delivery.

The session will also demonstrate how the Framework’s E-portfolios initiative is supporting Victorian training providers to use Mahara.

Want more?

The Framework’s Victorian Toolbox Champion, Ken Gooding, will present on Integrating Moodle into the Training Virtual Campus on Monday 12 July, from 2:30pm-2:55pm (AEST).

His session will demonstrate how TVC has integrated Moodle with existing products including:

 ·         an integrated content management system

·         Mahara

·         Blackboard (learning management system)

·         Elluminate (virtual classroom)

·         MessageMedia Web SMS system (mobile).

 A number of the Framework’s 2010 E-learning Innovations projects are also exploring Moodle:

 ·         Animal care online – This project will enhance the design and delivery of the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing by developing new media-rich resources for delivery through Moodle.

·         CommC@re online – Two units of the Community Services certificate will be developed and administered online using the full functionality of Moodle (asynchronous forums, chat, rich media, and web 2.0 technologies) to provide an engaging mix of course materials and assessment options.

·         Embedding an e-learning framework strategy – This project will embed Moodle as a means to provide a one-stop learning space and communication tool for remote learners and facilitators.

Visit http://flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations/teamprofiles to browse all E-learning Innovations projects since 2008.

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There are limited registrations remaining for MoodleMoot AU 2010 so register now to avoid missing out.  

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Looking for a FREE e-learning professional development opportunity that gives you access to a range of e-learning experts from the comfort of your own desk?

The ‘making e-technology work for you’ online conference taking place on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 June will provide insight into exciting ways to use social media and e-technologies, as well as strategies for embedding e-learning across a range of industry contexts.

The conference will feature a number of interactive web conferencing sessions over the two days, plus lunchtime opportunities to network and interact with some of the presenters and conference delegates.

Featured presentation by international social media guru Jane Hart will show some easy to use social media tools to get your social learning approaches up and running.

For more info about the conference including accessing the program, information flyer and registration details visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/communities-practice or contact the e-Events Team e-events@flexiblelearning.net.au on (02) 6207 4832 or (02) 6205 4139.

Call for papers

The ePortfolios Australia Conference 2010, being held in Melbourne from 3-4 November, will bring together national and international educators and thought leaders to showcase current e-portfolio practices and the ways e-portfolios support learners to transition between education and training, employment and industry areas.

Themed Widening participation – engaging the learner, the conference will be one of the first cross sectoral e-portfolio events in Australia, designed for delegates from vocational education and training (VET), higher education (HE) and adult and community education (ACE).

Representatives from all education sectors are currently invited to submit abstracts for full papers, reports, case studies and posters. Abstract submissions close 4 June, and should relate to one or more of the following sub-themes:

• key government educational initiatives
• responsive learning and assessment practices
• career pathways and lifelong learning
• implementing e-portfolios: successes and sustainability.

For full information on submission requirements and due dates, visit: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfoliosaustralia

The ePortfolios Australia Conference 2010 follows the success of the VET E-portfolios Showcase 09, hosted by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework); and past Australian ePortfolio Symposia, funded by the Australian Learning & Teaching Council (ALTC).

Organisations supporting the ePortfolios Australia Conference 2010 also include Queensland University of Technology; Curtin University of Technology; the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR); and the Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL).

Register to receive regular updates about the ePortfolios Australia Conference 2010:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FN8K9VJ

For more information, email: allison.miller@flexiblelearning.net.au, or visit: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios

The world’s first iMoot runs from Thursday 4^th to Sunday 7^th February.  Operating 24 hours a day, iMoot will be run as an online e-conference with forums and elluminate sessions bringing together Moodle practitioners and administrators from around the world.

For more information on iMoot 2010, or to register for the conference visit http://imoot.org.