e-learning in sa

1. Free e-learning advice and resources to enhance your business
Are you looking for a new edge to your training? One that allows you to improve the quality while keeping costs low and giving your learners a new and engaging way to learn?

The Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) helps training providers around the country to make the most of e-learning. As a government-funded strategy, they provide a free service which can help tailor an e-learning solution to meet your particular business needs.

Contact Marlene Manto marlene [dot] manto [at] flexiblelearning [dot] net [dot] au (by email) or on (08) 8348 4073 for more information or to organise a visit.
To keep up-to-date with the latest e-learning news, resources and trends, sign-up to SA E-learning Newsletter and Flex e-News.

 
2. Australian Flexible Learning Framework E-learning Workshops
Flexible Learning is offering a free workshop series concentrating on e-learning opportunities for RTOs.

Friday, 26 March 2010
9:30am - 12:30pm: An Introduction to Altering and Customising Learning Objects
1:30pm - 4:30pm: How to Design Quality Online Content

Thursday, 22 April 2010
9:30am - 12:30pm: Speed is King! Creating Rapid E-learning Objects using ARED
1:30pm - 4:30pm: Resuscitate Your RPL - With E-Portfolios

Cost: FREE (Places are limited - if numbers exceed places, a second workshop will be scheduled for the near future and those that miss out will be added to the waiting list)

Eligibility: The workshops are open to anyone engaged in the work of the VET sector (vocational education and training), including private training organisations

Location: The workshops will be held in various computer rooms at Regency campus of TAFE, Days Road, Regency Park. Details on exact locations will be released before the event

Click here for more information or to register

3. 2010 E-portfolios funding for E-portfolio Implementation Trials
Funding will be made available again in 2010 for the E-portfolios Implementation Trials to investigate and identify the factors that contribute to the successful implementation of an e-portfolio system which supports learner transitions.
See: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-portfolios-funding

A total of $25,000 will be available for three trials, with a maximum amount of $9,000 for any individual RTO. The funded amount will need to be matched by the successful RTO; however, this may be in kind, e.g. staff time, use of organisational resources, etc.

Guidelines and applications forms will be available here from 24 March 2010

Applications close: 21 April 2010
Successful applicants notified: 14 May 2010

More information about other 2010 Australian Flexible Learning Framework funding opportunities is available from here

4. Professional development in e-learning
For information about workshops on a range of e-learning topics please click here