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Project outline: 2006 E-learning Networks project

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Professional Development Opportunities

Funding opportunities

In 2007 there are opportunities for the VTE workforce to facilitate a professional development online network for the purpose of implementing e-learning with client groups. Up to 15 networks will be funded at $12,500 each.

Guidelines, criteria and application documents will be available in mid-January 2007 on this site.

Applications close: Monday 26 March

Contacts: Email: networks@flexiblelearning.net.au
Phone: (02) 6207 4832
(02) 6207 4891

Knowledge Tree: an E-journal of Learning Innovation

The Knowledge Tree enables the sharing of research and innovation in global e-learning practice. Published by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), The Knowledge Tree aims to provoke, foster and capture in-depth knowledge and debate on e-learning issues.

Dates for 2007 Editions:
. Tuesday 8 May
. Tuesday 7 August
. Tuesday 23 October

A 'live conversation' (virtual classroom session) with lead writers follows each edition of The Knowledge Tree.

Accessing 2006 Editions:
The four editions of 2006 had themes to do with 'going social', 'going aural', 'going communal' and 'connecting with learners'.
Each edition was followed by a 'live conversation' with the lead writers.

You can look at the 2006 editions and listen to the recordings of the live conversations at:
http://kt.flexiblelearning.net.au/

Networks Community Forum

Visit the Networks Community Forum

In 2007 there will be again a wealth of aysnchronus discussions, Elluminate virtual classroom sessions and other activities on the Community focused on monthly e-learning themes.

Come and make it another exciting year with your valuable contributions!!

National Speaking Tour

International online facilitator and e-learning guru, Nancy White, conducted a speaking tour across Australia during October. Her presentations explored questions to do with effective online communities.

You can visit her blog at: http://australianoctober.blogspot.com/index.html

For Nancy's ACT presentations go to: http://learnscope.flexiblelearning.net.au/learnscope/go/pid/84

E-learning Networks 2006

Keen to connect with others involved in flexible learning and e-learning?
You are invited to participate in a range of dynamic professional development opportunities including online forums, events and e-learning networks!

Visit the 2006 E-learning Networks Facilitators page

PlayTime in Elluminate

Listen to a recording of 'how to moderate an Elluminate session' held on 14 September.

Listen to a recording on "How to use Elluminate"

ElluminateLive!

Book your own Elluminate Session

System Check
To participate in an Elluminate session your computer will need to be configured to run an Elluminate Live! software. To download Elluminate and to configure your computer click the 'Configuration Room' and follow the instructions. Accessing ElluminateLive! is an easy task which takes between 5 and 20 minutes depending on your Internet connection.

You will also need speakers and a microphone.

Hints and Tips on configuration

- Firewall Information (PDF 250KB)
- Information letter to IT department (PDF 15KB)
- Helpful hints and tips on Elluminate (PDF 17KB)

Elluminate Live Logo

Online Events

2006 Online Events

The three online events or 2006 are archived here:

http://networksevents.flexiblelearning.net.au

You can follow recordings of the events under the general themes of:
Tapping into social networking for e-learning (June 15- 16)
Tapping into recources for e-learning (September 6-8)
Showcasing e-learning in practice (November 20 -22)

E-learning Networks 2005

Download the Impact evaluation of the 2005 E-learning Networks report by Lin Thompson & Associates, September 2006 (pdf, 515KB).

Contact the Project Team

Cathy Baxter Project Manager Email: cathy.baxter at cit.act.edu.au (Replace 'at' with @ to use this address) Phone: +61 2 6207 4891	Jyothi Jayaram Project Officer Email: jyothi.jayaram at cit.act.edu.au (Replace 'at' with @ to use this address) Phone: +61 2 6207 4832
Kerry Trabinger Networks Community Facilitator Email: kerry.trabinger at cit.act.edu.au (Replace 'at' with @ to use this address)