National Monday Update Issue:
1. Invitation to apply for E-learning Grants
South Australian RTOs have been invited to apply for a share of $481,200 in funding, to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of SA business and industry.
For further detail and to discuss your questions and/or ideas, contact Douglas Purcell, SA Innovations Coordinator at douglas [dot] purcell [at] sa [dot] gov [dot] au or phone him on 8348 4074 / 0438 824 583
2. 2010 E-portfolios funding for E-portfolio Implementation Trials
Funding will be made available again in 2010 for the E-portfolios Implementation Trials to investigate and identify the factors that contribute to the successful implementation of an e-portfolio system which supports learner transitions.
A total of $25,000 will be available for three trials, with a maximum amount of $9,000 for any individual RTO. The funded amount will need to be matched by the successful RTO, however, this may be in kind i.e. staff time, use of organisational resources etc.
Guidelines and applications forms will be available from 24 March 2010 at:
Applications close: 21 April 2010
Successful applicants notified: 14 May 2010
3. Professional development in e-learning
For information about workshops on a range of e-learning topics please see:
http://vetsa.wikispaces.com/Workshops
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