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2011 NSW E-learning Innovations funding

Registered training organisations (RTOs) in NSW can now apply for a share in $714,200 in E-learning Innovations funding and support to implement innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals, tailored to local priorities.

E-learning Innovations funding timelines, information, guidelines and application processes vary in every state and territory. Read the NSW 2011 E-learning Innovations Guidelines for Applicants for information on how to apply for funding in NSW.

To assist you in applying for funding, a series of public information sessions  will be held at various locations.  Please click on NSW Information Sessions for more information.

Applications can be made from 24 August 2010 using the application form . Applications close on 5:00 PM AEST on 28 September 2010

For more information contact the NSW Innovations Coordinator, Gail Smith: Phone: (02) 9244 5290 Email: Gail.Smith [at] det.nsw.edu.au (replace [at] with ‘@’)

elearning2010 - sustaining e-learning Conference

Call for presenters now open

This is the NSW Framework annual conference which attracts up to 280 participants and is aimed at both practitioners and VET Managers interested in e-learning practice.

If you would like to present at this conference on the theme of how organisations can plan to sustain and grow their e-learning practice or how new technology will impact on current educational practice Please click on the link Call for Presenters to download a copy of the official expresssion of interest.
 

2010 E-learning Innovations Projects are well underway

$1,428,400 has been awarded to develop and manage 33 projects that will deliver innovative e-learning training solutions in New South Wales in 2010.

To view a summary of the selected New South Wales projects, visit the NSW E-learning Innovations funding announcement page.

There are three roles within the NSW Framework team to assist you on journey of e-learning.

oolbox Champion

 Shane Dowd

The 'Toolbox Champions' is a service to assist Private RTO's, Industry bodies, TAFE, ACE and Schools in VET in the successful implementation of Flexible Learning Toolboxes. Funded by the Flexible Learning Toolboxes Project under the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, the Champions are the "face" of Toolboxes in their state or territory.

What can the Toolbox Champions do for you?

 *  Organise and conduct professional development activities.

 *  Mentor teams wishing to implement Toolboxes.

 *  Provide advice about using the Toolboxes.

 *  Disseminate information and broker other types of support (eg. customisation).

Please visit the Toolbox Champion website for information about this service.

 -learning Coordinator

Melanie Doriean

Melanie Doriean is the NSW E-learning Coordinator for the Australian Flexible Learning Framework. Her role is to offer you information about e-learning and the ways the Framework can support you and your organisation to start out into e-learning or embed it more robustly into your practice. Please subscribe to Melanie's Framework Group to ensure you have access to this service.

Check Melanie's Blog for news and information on NSW activities.

nnovations Coordinator 

Gail Smith

This role manages the 1.4 million dollars allocated to the NSW E-learning Innovations business activity.  This role also administers the funding process and provides support and mentoring services for Innovations Projects.

Gail facilitates a Framework Project Group that provides information on past and present project teams; project management tips; and offers assistance and strategies to help you embed e-learning into your everyday work practices.  This group is available for all to join however you will need to register with the Framework website and sign in to get access to this information.