series of web-conferencing sessions

Provided by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), these online web-conferencing sessions can be accessed by selecting the correct link below (Note: session access opens one hour before the scheduled time).

These unique learning and networking opportunities are free and require no registration, but you must have access to headphones and a microphone and have installed and configured the Elluminate web-conferencing software beforehand. First time users are advised to configure Elluminate beforehand, and if any problems are encountered to contact e-events at flexiblelearning.net.au (replace 'at' with @ and remove any spaces in between).

Upcoming session in September

>  Embedding social e-learning capability
Date:   Wednesday 3 September, 2008
When:  2:00 - 3:00pm (AEST)
Where:  http://tinyurl.com/6s355n [opens in a new window] or https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.74960E682D17B9E545CDDEF67CBE6C [opens in a new window]

Presentation overview:  Building on the resource, Your guide to social e-learning, this session will aim to capture your ideas on how the resource can be implemented for collaborative learning and sharing practice - to build and embed social e-learning capability. Beth will talk about her implementation model for the resource which she uses at Western Sydney Institute. You can review the resource that includes practical guides, case studies and sample activities for using web 2 tools at: http://socialelearning.flexiblelearning.net.au

Presenters:  Kim Raschepkin, Chris Friossard and Beth Hobbs

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Archives of e-Gems sessions

RPL: one goal - many solutions

Recording link: to view the recording of this session click on the 'ENTER' button below

Presentation overview: This presentation will show how you can become involved in the RON RPL Online Network so you can share RPL resources, extend your RPL professional practice and discuss strategies to embed RPL within mainstream delivery and assessment.

Presenters:
Jo Fuller is the Manager of Learning and Development at TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute and managed the RON project which was recognised as the 2007 TAFE NSW category winner in Teaching and Learning.

Christine Cooper is the Principal Lecturer for the WA Horticulture and Environmental Science Skills Centre, Challenger TAFE in Perth. In 2007 Christine managed the TAFE WA Skills Recognition Project which had an emphasis on professional development and assessment tool development for RPL. As part of this project, Christine started the WA TAFE RPL Network and received funding to start up a national RPL network.

Creating learning sequences with Toolbox resources

Recording link:  to view the recording of this session click on the 'ENTER' button below

Presentation overview: Creating a learning sequence can be a challenge. But with Flexible Learning Toolboxes (Toolboxes), and a simple teaching model, it is very easy to create an engaging and satisfying learning experience for your students. Toolboxes are high quality, cost effective products featuring scenarios, images and interactive activities that simulate real-life, and are designed for use by registered training organisations (RTOs), business and industry.  The ACT and WA Toolbox Champions demonstrated the necessary steps using the new Build Right and Retailer Toolboxes from the 2008 Series 10 Toolbox range.

Presenters:
Helen Lynch, the ACT Toolbox Champion, has a background as an educator and flexible learning enthusiast in the VET and university sectors in NSW.

Stuart Knox is the WA Toolbox Champion. He has a background in instructional design, international education, computer-assisted learning, and flexible learning environments. Stuart has a Masters degree in education and has worked with the Australian Flexible Learning Framework team in Western Australia where he was involved in WA Framework activities and coordinated the development of multimedia product outputs from the New Practices in Flexible Learning Project. Stuart's professional interests include accessibility and usability of online products, computer-assisted learning, and interactive multimedia.