$237,000 funding for e-learning innovation in the nt
National Monday Update Issue:
Northern Territory registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $237,000 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions which better support the training needs of NT business and industry.
Provided by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), funding will be awarded to RTOs based on their ability to:
- support business-training provider partnerships that can drive the integration of e-learning into business and training
- empower learners through projects which target the needs of individuals in the community or existing and future students of the RTO.
Applications close on Tuesday 2 March 2010 and the successful applicants will be notified from Friday 26 March.
For more information, visit the NT E-learning Innovations web page and read the 2010 NT E-learning Innovations Guidelines for Applicants.
A free online session to assist you in applying for funding will be held on Thursday 18 February 2010 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEDST. Visit http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-events for more information and to register.
All applicants are encouraged to contact the Framework’s NT Innovations Coordinator, Melanie Brenton, by phone: (08) 8942 1651 or email: ntinnovations2010 [at] gmail [dot] com to discuss project ideas.
Searchable profiles of previous E-learning Innovations projects can be accessed at http://flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations/teamprofiles. Enter the search term ‘NT’ in the ‘State/Territory’ category to view specific NT examples.