$259,200 funding for e-learning innovation in act
National Monday Update Issue:
ACT registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $259,200 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of ACT business and industry.
E-learning Innovations funding and support, provided by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), 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 19 March.
A free online session to assist you in applying for funding will be held on Thursday 18 February 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 ACT E-learning Innovations Coordinator, Kerry Manikis, by phone: (02) 6207 3267 or email: kerry [dot] manikis [at] cit [dot] act [dot] edu [dot] au to discuss project ideas. For more information, visit the ACT E-learning Innovations web page and read the 2010 ACT E-learning Innovations Guidelines for Applicants.
Searchable profiles of previous E-learning Innovations projects can be accessed at http://flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations/teamprofiles. Enter the search term ‘ACT’ in the ‘State/Territory’ category to view specific ACT examples.