Getting Connected

Do you want to learn more about e-learning, and how to foster connections online?

…without having to leave your desk?

…in an interactive and engaging online environment?

…for FREE?

This year’s Getting Connected 09 online conference, being held from 16-17 June, will focus on developing online connections between vocational education and training (VET) practitioners, and using e-learning to engage learners.

At the conference you’ll:
· find out how to use online groups to network and build connections with learners, industry and other teachers and trainers
· learn about tools that can help you to quickly and easily access, create and share e-learning resources online.

The national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), is offering eight live webconferencing sessions over two days, including:

· New Framework website
This session will talk you through the key features of the new and enhanced Framework website, and show you how to create groups for dynamic knowledge sharing.

· Baiting the digital hook
This session will show you how to use online social networking tools such as Facebook, Ning, Twitter and Delicious to create connections and share knowledge and resources with other teachers and trainers in your industry.

· VET Reload tool enhanced
VET Reload is used by training providers around the country to package and describe e-learning content. This session will introduce VET Reload for new users, and explain the recent enhancements to this tool.

· New Learning Design Tool
The Framework’s new Learning Design Tool takes the hassle out of creating your own e-learning materials, by guiding you step-by-step through the learning design process.

· Moodle for dummies
Find out how easy it is to use Moodle, a free web application, to create a dynamic and interactive e-learning platform for your learners.

There will also be an opportunity for you to network informally with other VET professionals and special conference guests.

For more information and to register, stay tuned to the Framework’s Access to E-learning Knowledge and Know-how web page at: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-events