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$566,300 funding for e-learning innovation in western australia

National Monday Update Issue: 
Edition 353, 8 February 2010

Western Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $566,300 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of WA 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.
For more information, visit the WA E-learning Innovations web page and read the 2010 WA E-learning Innovations Guidelines for Applicants.
 
A face to face information session will be held at WestOne Services (1 Prospect Place, West Perth) on Thursday 18 February, 2010. A free information session for people interested in WA E-learning Innovations funding will be held from 10am to 2pm on Thursday 18 February at WestOne Services. An online information session (using Elluminate) will be held from 10am to 12noon on Friday 19 February.
 
Please email epd [dot] westone [at] det [dot] wa [dot] edu [dot] au to register your interest in attending and indicate your preference for either the face-to-face or online session.
 
All applicants are encouraged to contact the Framework’s WA Innovations Coordinator, Diane McLaren, by phone: (08) 9319 5516 or email: diane [dot] mclaren [at] trainingwa [dot] wa [dot] gov [dot] au 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 ‘WA’ in the ‘State/Territory’ category to view specific WA examples.