$481,200 funding for e-learning innovation in south australia
National Monday Update Issue:
South Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) can 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.
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 26 March.
A free information session for people interested in SA E-learning Innovations funding will be held on Friday 12 February from 10.00am–12.00noon at Sunnybrae Function Centre. For more information or to RSVP, email: douglas [dot] purcell [at] sa [dot] gov [dot] au
An online session will also 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 SA Innovations Coordinator, Douglas Purcell, by phone: (08) 8348 4074, mobile: 0438824583 or email: douglas [dot] purcell [at] sa [dot] gov [dot] au to discuss project ideas. For more information, visit the SA E-learning Innovations web page and read the 2010 SA 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 ‘SA’ in the ‘State/Territory’ category to view specific SA examples.