e-learning in sa

1. Free e-learning advice and resources to enhance your business
2. 2010 E-portfolios funding for E-portfolio Implementation Trials
3. Professional development in e-learning
4. New Series 12 Toolboxes released

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. 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

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

4. New Series 12 Toolboxes released
Five Flexible Learning Toolboxes (Toolboxes) have just been released as part of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s (Framework) Series 12 Toolboxes.

• Licensed to Plumb 12.01 - provides an engaging, media-rich, interactive learning experience to support five units of the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
• Indigenous Spiritual Wellbeing 12.03 - covers five units from the Certificate III and Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care. It provides training for health care workers in Indigenous communities, focusing on supporting and assessing clients with mental health, alcohol and other drug issues.
• Electrotech 12.04 - supports five core units from the Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician). Learners complete hands-on activities and challenges while learning about basic electrical concepts, electrical occupational health and safety, fabricating electrical components, and using drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals.
• Timber 12.05 - covers six core competencies from the Forest and Forest Products Training Package and supports a wide range of Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications including sawmilling, merchandising, and manufactured products.
• Retailer 2 12.06 - an extension of the Series 10 Retailer Toolbox. It covers core units from the Certificate II in Retail, as well as five selling, merchandising and marketing electives.

• Satellite City 12.02 – Property Services Training Package
• TAA 12.09 - Training and Assessment Training Package
• TAA E-learning E-lectives 12.10 - Training and Assessment Training Package
• Cybertots 12.11 - Community Services Training Package
• Small Business Management 12.12 – Business Services Training Package
• Admin3 12.13 - Business Services Training Package

• They are aligned to nationally endorsed training packages and developed in line with Industry Skills Councils.
• They meet the requirement for employability skills to be mapped through training packages.
• They include RPL (recognition of prior learning) pathways.
• Teacher Guides accompany all Toolboxes purchased as integrated programs from TVET Australia.
• Toolbox Champions operate in all states and territories, giving you free personalised assistance in implementing and customising Toolboxes.