$925,200 funding for e-learning innovation in queensland
National Monday Update Issue:
Queensland registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $925,200 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of Queensland 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 Queensland E-learning Innovations web page and read the 2010 Queensland E-learning Innovations Guidelines for Applicants.
Free information sessions for people interested in Queensland E-learning Innovations funding will be held on:
- Tuesday 9 February, 1.00pm-3.00pm, Brisbane
- Wednesday 10 February, 10.00am-12.00noon, Gold Coast
- Friday 12 February, 9.30am-11.30am, Toowoomba
- Monday 15 February, 9.30am-11.30am, Gympie
- Tuesday 16 February, 1.00pm-3.00pm, Mackay
- Wednesday 17 February, 9.30am-11.30am, Cairns
Information sessions will also be conducted via Elluminate and in various locations via video conference. Registration is required as places are limited. To register, please complete and email the registration form available from the Queensland E-learning Innovations web page.
For further information, contact the Framework’s Queensland E-learning Coordinator, Terese Morgan, by phone: (07) 3307 4707 or email: qldframework [at] flexiblelearning [dot] net [dot] au.
Searchable profiles of previous E-learning Innovations projects can be accessed at http://flexiblelearning.net.au/innovations/teamprofiles. Enter the search term ‘QLD’ in the ‘State/Territory’ category to view specific QLD examples.