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Are you NEW to e-learning and interested in:
- 'how to' workshops on e-learning tools?
- 'tips' for implementing e-learning training?
These series of online PD sessions were run during September using the
synchronous 'virtual classroom' software, 'ElluminateLive!' For further information about these sessions scroll down to the topic of your interest and access the links to the recordings,
handouts and PowerPoint presentations that the presenters have provided.
WIKIS AND BLOGS - Tools for learning
Presenter: Margaret O'Connell, Canberra Institute of Technology
Presentation: Download Wikis and Blogs Guide here (PDF 270KB) and PowerPoint presentation here
Recording link: Access the Elluminate session recording here or http://tinyurl.com/25ffsw
What: Ever wondered what all the fuss was about with wiki and blogs? Want to try them for yourself?
This session is aimed to get you started using wikis and blogs in your teaching and to support students' learning. Understand
the basics, start a wiki or blog, and apply it to a teaching strategy or learning situation.
Why use a Wiki? visit Marg's Wiki to find out at: http://margoconnell.wikispaces.com/wikisandblogs
Who: Marg O'Connell is an educational designer and e-learning strategist at the Canberra Institute of Technology.
Marg has a keen
interest in the use of social web tools and services and is exploring their impact on learning and contemporary learners in
the VET context. Marg has worked in the community education and university sectors and was a Flexible Learning Leader in 2002.
She is currently undertaking a Master of Education at University of Technology, Sydney.
MOBLOGS (Images, Audio and Video)
Presenter: Leonard Low, Canberra Institute of Technology
Presentation: Download PowerPoint presentation here
Recording link: Access the Elluminate session recording here or http://tinyurl.com/379tcz
What:
- What is a moblog?
- Try it out!
- Why would someone use a moblog in education?
- Overview of various sites which enable simple moblogging (using various media)
- Creating customised (and more flexible) moblogs by connecting your social web services
- Advanced moblogging techniques: geotagging and locoblogging
PODCASTING - Stop, look and listen
Presenter: Michael Abulencia, RMIT University
Presentation: Download PowerPoint presentation here
Recording link: Access the Elluminate session recording here or http://tinyurl.com/2pf4ze
For further discussions with Michael go to: http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=19274
What: This workshop will discuss 3 factors:
STOP - Do you really need to podcast? If so, how should you podcast?
LOOK - Let's review some data taken from survey results and feedback from actual users.
LISTEN - Come and discuss the next steps in podcasting
Instructions: Prior to the session, please download and install the following software in your computer:
- Audacity with LAME (mp3 encoder)
- Juice
Who: Michael Abulencia works as a Web Support Officer (eLearning) at RMIT University. His role is involved in supporting, training, and assisting academics develop online solutions and find ways to deliver their content flexibly and innovatively http://www.linkedin.com/in/mabulencia
VIRTUAL WORLDS
Presenter: Jo Kay, Illawarra Institute
Presentation: Download Second Life handout here (PDF 237KB) and PowerPoint presentation here
Recording link: Access the Elluminate session recording here or http://tinyurl.com/yqsu54
What: Jo Kay will provide an overview of the educational projects currently happening in Second Life - an online
3D virtual world which is being used by thousands of educators and their students from around the world. During
the session, Jo will introduce participants to the main characteristics of Second Life, before providing a number of case
studies relevant to educators who are interested in exploring this new and emerging environment for teaching an learning.
Who: Jo Kay is a freelance geek, web designer, artist and facilitator based in Wollongong, NSW. She has broad experience in educational
technology, web development and virtual worlds. In recent years she has worked for a number of organizations - supporting
the research and implementation of new and innovative technologies for teaching and learning and online community building.
Her current research is around virtual worlds, with a particular focus on Second Life and the possibilities that it offers
for education, communication and collaboration.
Frappr, del.icio.us and Flickr (SOCIAL BOOKMARKING)
Presenters: Kerry Trabinger (Frapper), Sue McShane (del.icio.us), Jyothi Jayaram (Flickr), Canberra Institute of Technology
Presentation: Download PowerPoint presentation here
Recording link: Access the Elluminate session recording here or http://tinyurl.com/2454zt
What: Heard of these terms but not sure what they are? or how they can save you time? Join this session to discover
how to-
- create your own online map using Frappr
- save your ever growing list of favourite websites in Delicious
- upload your photos to Flickr
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Who:
Kerry Trabinger has been involved in online Learning since 1998, initially as an online tutor for Qantas College and then as an online lecturer
with the Department of Tourism Studies at the CIT. In 2001 Kerry moved into online course design and has developed many successful
online subjects incorporating toolboxes and e-Kits. Kerry has completed a Masters of Professional Education and Training with
Deakin University with a focus on flexible and online delivery and has presented at many conferences across Australia and
internationally. Kerry was a 2004 Australian Flexible Learning Leader. Kerry is the Flexible and e-Learning Training Manager
for the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management at the Canberra Institute of Technology and is also working two days a week
as Facilitator of the E-Learning Networks Community Forum.
Sue McShane has worked as a casual teacher with the CIT in the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management since 2001. For the past three years Sue has taught online, incorporating new technologies in her teaching such as Wikis and the use of del.icio.us. Sue is currently compiling 'A taste of learning objects' as a portal from the E-learning for Industry website. This portal will enable RTOs and e-learning developers to showcase a learning object, for business and industry to explore. This portal will be launched at the industry showcase in late November 2007.
Jyothi Jayaram has been involved in Framework projects since 2000. Jyothi worked on the prestigious Flexible Learning Leaders project in the main and also provided support to Legal Issues in Flexible Learning and ACT LearnScope projects. Currently Jyothi is working on the E-learning Networks Project in maintaining the project's website, community forum and online events platform. Jyothi provides technical support especially with Elluminate virtual classroom software and high level admin support to the project. Jyothi also reports and monitors the Strategic and National Projects finances.
PERSONAL LEARNING SPACES (ispaces and third places)
Presenter: Carole McCulloch, Macro Dimensions
Presentation: Download PowerPoint presentation here (available soon)
Recording link: Access the Elluminate session recording here or http://tinyurl.com/27n2hb
What: Is the Internet information overload getting you down? Do you have a bunch of frequently visited websites?
Are your bookmarks getting out of control? Do you long for another space online where you can feel organised and in control?
Will you be exploring some of the popular social networking sites in the near future? Would you like to find out more about
personal learning spaces?
If you answered yes to any of these questions you may find it useful to join Coach Carole in an exploration of these popular
e-tools and learn some tips on managing them along the way. Come along and immerse yourself in the latest phenomenon of ispaces
and third places!
Who: Carole is a virtual e-learning consultant and as 'Coach Carole' has an ongoing role in mentoring e-learning
online networks funded under the E-learning Networks Project. She regularly conducts face-to-face digital storytelling, portfolio,
personal learning spaces and network building workshops; and provides PD on 'implementing e-learning creatively online' using
Moodle and a variety of web conferencing platforms.
Carole also manages the Digital Storytelling Network at: http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/user/edit.php?id=370&course=107 and invites you to visit to see what the storytellers are up to.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
Presenter: Sally Drummond
Presentation: Download the PowerPoint presentation here and download the PhotoStory Notes here (PDF 100KB)
Recording link: Access the Elluminate session recording here or http://tinyurl.com/3cfuv3
What: Digistories are great for telling personal stories and reflecting on experiences. eBooks are handy for reading
on the go, they are light, easy to create and share with friends.
Who: Sally is a passionate participant in the process of life long learning, she experienced in online and mobile
learning from
both the learner's and the teacher's perspective. She has worked in adult education for 18 years as a teacher,
education designer and program manger.
VIDEO IN E-LEARNING
Presenter: Sue Waters, Challenger TAFE
Presentation: Download Video in E-learning handout here (PDF 541KB) and PowerPoint presentation here
Recording link: Aceess the Elluminate session recording link here or http://tinyurl.com/2dgov8
What: Predictions are that the true potential of online video will be unlocked in 2007. The driving force for the rise of online video has been user-generated content hosted free on sites like YouTube and Google Video.
The session will explore online video and video podcasting, tools for creating videos and how you can use video in e-learning.
Instructions: It is recommended that you join the e-Tools n Tips Community on Ning at: http://etools.ning.com/ prior to this live session!!
For further discussion with Sue visit the Networks Community Forum at: http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=19555
Who: Sue Waters, an Aquaculture Lecturer from Challenger TAFE, has challenged the e-learning boundaries and is now
actively engaging
in the world of mobile learning (m-Learning) and podcasting. Sue's inquisitive nature in combination with her
'trial by practice' approach has made her a leading innovator in this field. Sue is well known for her video
podcasts.
For further information regarding participation in the e-Tools n Tips or if you require any technical / non technical assistance in logging into Elluminate virtual classroom please contact:
Email: networks@flexiblelearning.net.au
Phone: +61 2 6207 4832
For Elluminate HELP documentations and to access the 'practice area' to test your system visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/flx/go/home/projects/2007/pid/259
