ALA

Upcoming March sessions

The e-Gems’ series of webconferencing sessions are unique learning and networking opportunities for people working in the vocational education and training (VET) and business sectors. Provided by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), e-Gems webconferences are free and require no registration.

To participate, you must have access to headphones and a microphone and have installed and configured the Elluminate webconferencing software beforehand. If you encounter any problems, please contact Jyothi Jayaram on (02) 6207 4832 or email e-events@flexiblelearning.net.au
(Note: session access opens one hour before the scheduled time).

Presentation Overview

e-Gems industry sectors embedding e-learning

Participants in the second e-Gems webconferencing session for 2009 will hear how two industry associations used the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s (Framework) Industry Integration of E-learning funding to embed e-learning in the water and medical technology sectors.

Participants will also be given information about the 2009 Framework funding opportunities for industry sectors to develop multiple year plans that include integrating e-learning in industry-led workforce development for their industry sector. Applications close Wednesday 1 April for Industry Integration of
E-learning funding. For more information visit the E-learning for Industry website at: http://industry.flexiblelearning.net.au

Presenters:

Water sector: The Queensland Water Directorate in partnership with Wide Bay Institute of TAFE, are developing a workforce development strategy to provide the local government water industry with the support and assistance to increase not only the skills and knowledge of workers, but also the capacity of the sector as a whole.

Medical technology sector: The Medical Technology Association of Australia, in partnership with the Victorian Hospitals Industrial Association, will support companies to move the learning culture towards e-learning through careful change management, new incentives and success measures.

Date: Thursday 12 March 2009

When: 10:30am – 11:30am (AEDST)

Where: http://tinyurl.com/cuvffl

Full URL for session (copy the complete link):

https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=675&password=M.43F89624D183B30307C95294C75081

Presentation Overview

The shifting sands of e-portfolios

Swinburne TAFE has spent many years developing their “Skills Passport” system which allows students to document and provide evidence of their employability skills, such as communication, team work and problem solving.

Traditionally a physical document, the Skills Passport is keeping pace with the growing popularity and adoption of e-portfolios by expanding into the digital realm. In 2008, the passport won Swinburne TAFE the Innovative Business Award at the Australian Training Awards.

This e-Gems session will consider the challenges faced by RTOs in establishing an
e-portfolio system, including wide scale implementation, and technology training for students and teachers.

Presenters:
Deb Petty and Ellen Prior provide advice, direction and support to Swinburne TAFE staff, through the Centre for VET Practice. The role of the Centre is to enhance student learning experiences by assisting in achieving and maintaining excellence in learning, teaching and assessment practice. Deb and Ellen are heavily involved with supporting teaching staff to integrate employability skills into training packages, and to use the Skills Passport system to its full potential.

Date: Monday 23 March 2009

When: 12:30pm – 1:30pm (AEDST)

Where: http://tinyurl.com/an2aky

Full URL for session (copy the complete link):

https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=675&password=M.F9159C6D3DD779FCDED9C375B73BAF