e-learning in sa
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The free ‘Making e-technology work for you’ online conference, taking place on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 June, will provide insight into exciting ways to use social media and e-technologies, as well as strategies for embedding e-learning across a range of industry contexts.
The conference will feature nine interactive web conferencing sessions, plus lunchtime opportunities to network and interact informally with a panel of e-learning experts and other conference participants.
Conference highlights:
Jane Hart, international social media e-learning guru
Jane will provide insight on social and collaborative learning, including highlighting some 'cool tools' and 'picks of the day' from her popular website <http://www.c4lpt.co.uk>.
Jo Kay, designer and enthusiast on the innovative use of educational technology
In this session Jo will explore different learning management systems including Moodle, Sloodle, Wordpress, mediawiki and elgg
E-standards - what are they good for (and where do you find them)?
Kristina Gladman and Owen O'Neil will introduce you to the wealth of information available through the E-standards for Training <http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au/> website, and walk you through the process to make online resources searchable, reusable and adaptable. Come along to the 'presenter's lounge' lunchtime space to continue your conversation with Kristina!
Gadgets & Gizmos - Choose your own technology adventure
Sue Hickton will lead this interactive session where participants will have the opportunity to vote on content through a 'choose your own adventure'-style delivery.
Registrations for Making e-technology work for you opened at the beginning of June. Stay tuned to the Access to E-learning Knowledge and Know-how Community of Practice web page for conference updates:
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) invites you to hear from experts, ask questions and share your experiences and thoughts to promote better understanding around two hot e-learning topics: e-assessment and copyright.
Date: Friday 18 June 2010
Venue: Art Gallery of South Australia (Function Rooms), off North Terrace, Adelaide
Morning: E-assessment challenges and solutions
Speaker: Berwyn Clayton, Research Consultant
Did you know that 62% of teachers and 46% of registered training organisations (RTOs) are using online assessment activities due to the flexibility they provide? This will be an exciting session which will highlight key e-assessment issues for practitioners and auditors and provide recommendations around how to maintain quality standards and confidence in assessment, as well as how to respond to validity and authentication challenges.
Afternoon: Copyright for education (Can I put that photo into my PowerPoint?)
Speaker: Vanessa Tuckfield, Copyright Officer, Framework
No longer just the domain of librarians and resource developers, e-learning has pushed the issue of copyright onto the radar of teachers, trainers and managers of training organisations . This session will provide advice on how to use digital resources such as graphics, music and audiovisual material in teaching and training. Find out about copyright compliance and management issues, as well as free licences and how these apply to education.
Cost:
- $88.00 (inc GST) for a single session (morning OR afternoon)
- $121.00 (inc GST) for the whole day
Lunch and morning and afternoon tea are provided
e-Mania in Tasmania and e-Skills in South Australia will be collaboratively facilitating a 6 week online course:
23 Things for Educators and Trainers:
Adding some 'e' to your training
Duration: 17 May - 30th June (approx 6 wks)
Format: One workshop on 21st May with the remainder of the course online in Moodle
Cost: $330 per person (GST inclusive)
Enrolment: Visit http://www.e-skills.com.au or phone 08 8348 4070 to enrol.
Places are DEFINITELY limited so enrol now to reserve your spot!
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 (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.
For information about workshops on a range of e-learning topics please see: