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There is a thriving e-learning community in Tasmania's vocational education and training sector. On these web pages you will find information about what projects and activities are being funded and supported by the Framework.
The headline item in 2009 will be the E-learning Innovations Program. Tasmania's E-learning Team (listed below) are the other important aspect of Framework activity in Tasmania. We are here to assist you with all your e-learning needs: whether you are just getting started, or are well underway and want some advice on using a specific Framework product, or you are an enterprise wanting to make more use of technology for training, we are here to help you.
TAS Contacts
For further details about TAS projects, or for more information on funding opportunities, please contact:
Fiona Huskinson
Tasmanian E-learning Innovations Coordinator
Skills Tasmania
Phone: (03) 6233 2140
Mobile: 0448 576 200
email: fiona.huskinson at skills.tas.gov.au
(Replace 'at' with @ to use this address)
Peter Shanks
Toolbox Champion
Skills Tasmania
Phone: (03) 6233 4617
Mobile: 0447 518 621
Email: peter.shanks at skills.tas.gov.au
(Replace 'at' with @ to use this address)
Gail Wilson
E-learning Coordinator
Skills Tasmania
Phone: (03) 6236 5600
Mobile: 0417 022 597
Email: gail.wilson at skills.tas.gov.au
(Replace 'at' with @ to use this address)
2009 selected Tasmania E-learning Innovations projects
Registered training organisations in Tasmania were invited to apply for funding to implement innovative e-learning solutions for business and learners.
View the 2009 selected Tasmanian E-learning Innovations projects.
For more information, contact Fiona Huskinson on (03) 6233 2140 or email: fiona.huskinson at skills.tas.gov.au (Replace 'at' with @ to use this address).
Further information
FAQs for 2009 E-learning Innovations funding applications
Applying for funding needn't be difficult - if you've got a genuine need, a good idea and evidence that you're ready to run with it, you'll be in a good position to compete for funding. These FAQs provide you with basic information that may guide you contact Fiona Huskinson for more specific information.
Embedding E-Learning Checklist
This checklist describes a range of possible strategies a RTO might use to implement e-learning in their business planning. It can be used to help you identify and describe your organisation's existing level of e-learning, as well as giving you good ideas on how to further embed e-learning in your RTO.
Embedding E-learning Checklist
Top 10 Tips for Your E-learning Innovations project in 2009
Successful teams from 2008 were asked for their top tips for potential applicants and came up with the following suggestions:
1. Focus on a genuine need
2. Embed a genuine solution
3. Build on strong relationships
4. Put learners at the centre
5. Use what's there
6. Apply sound educational design
7. Plan
8. Keep it simple
9. Ask for help
10. Apply now!
Click here to watch a video of the Top 10 Tips for your 2009 E-learning Innovations project
It's still all about partnerships!
The E-learning Innovations Program is about integrating e-learning in registered training organisations, across industries, in enterprises, and within organisations working with specific learner groups.
Last year, the first year of the Program, the focus was on embedding e-learning as part of everyday business and partnerships. Well, the story is still the same. At the heart of a successful project is a well developed partnership between the registered training organisation and their client or clients. The characteristics of a good partnership are mutual respect, excellent communication and thorough understanding of client needs.
This was demonstrated in the 2008 projects. A DVD is available, on request, that captures the essence of the eleven projects. This may be of assistance to 2009 applicants when you are developing your project proposal. Meeting an obvious client need by the use of e-learning, accompanied by strong business benefit, was another essential element of successful projects in 2008. Stories from the Tasmanian projects can be found at the Program Blog.
If you have any questions about the application process, or would like to discuss a project idea, please contact the Innovations Coordinator, Fiona Huskinson.
Workshops and Other Events in 2009
Coming soon ..... our 2009 events program
Workshops on specific tools and applications will be provided, similar to the ARED workshops in 2008. If you have any requests for particular training please let the E-learning Team know.
In addition, the Tasmanian Flexible Learning Network returns with renewed vigour in 2009.
Skills Tasmania Framework E-portfolios presentation and workshop
Emerging technologies which support flexible training and assessment options
The Australian Flexible Learning Frameworks e-portfolio guru Allison Miller will be running a 2 hour hands-on workshop in Hobart on Tuesday 28 July 2009. There are very limited seats available and registration is essential.This session will explore how emerging technologies like e-portfolios and mobile devices such as mobile phones and camera glasses can support flexible training and assessment options. The session will begin with a presentation/demonstration, and then followed by a hands-on workshop, where participants will start to develop their own e-portfolio.
Participants are encouraged to bring along examples of their own work which they can use to populate their e-portfolio ie Word/PDF files, Powerpoint presentations, photos etc.
Session presenter: Allison Miller, E-portfolios Business Manager, Australian Flexible Learning Framework
Tuesday 28 July - 11:15 am to 1:30 pm
Hobart (venue details will be advised after registration)
RSVP to fiona.huskinson@skills.tas.gov.au by Friday 17 July 2009
