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The Knowledge Tree e-journal Edition 19 out now!
The Knowledge Tree is an e-journal of learning innovation which aims to foster and share in-depth knowledge and provoke debate on e-learning issues and innovative practices. Edition 19 looks at the vital skills sets needed by vocational education and training (VET) practitioners to offer lively and engaging e-learning and to ensure classroom teachers and trainers aren’t left behind.
The following contributions are now available online:
Think piece: Defining the ‘e’ in e-learningInternationally recognised futurist Elliott Masie was credited with co-inventing the term ‘e-learning’. He offers a think-piece, Defining the ‘e’ in e-learning, in which he takes readers on a journey from e-learning’s humble beginnings to current global practices and future possibilities.
Article: Relevant skills for e-learningAnnie Fergusson, Benchmarking and Research Business Manager at the Australian Flexible Learning Framework provides an overview of the macro-level changes required to enable VET practitioners to effectively update their skills to adapt to e-learning environments.
2009 national E-learning Benchmarking Survey resultsAs part of e-Gems series, The Knowledge Tree will present a web-conferencing session analysing the results of the survey on Monday 19 October at 12.30pm-1.30pm AEDST. The session will be presented by Ian Phillips, e-learning benchmarking researcher and supported by Annie Fergusson.
Interview: Cathy Moore on e-learning instructional designCathy Moore, an international e-learning instructional designer will explain how to ‘dump the drone’ of e-learning design and create engaging, memorable and lively e-learning. Cathy Moore will be touring Australia presenting at the annual 2009 e-learning end-of-year events in all states and territories except the ACT.
Interviews: VET practitioners from around AustraliaDifferences between face-to-face teaching and training, effective use of web 2.0 tools and having the right balance of skill sets are all discussed by leading Australian e-learning practitioners.
The interviewees are:
· Michelle Potts – TAFE SA
· Janice Calcei – WestOne Services and WA E-learning Coordinator
· Terese Morgan – TAFE QLD and QLD E-learning Coordinator
· Michael Gwyther – Yum Productions, VIC
· Ben Stokes – SAPOT Training Organisation, SA
· Vivian Evans – TAFE NSW and synchronous online facilitation consultant.
Site: A hub for e-learningEdition 19 also sees Sue Lapham, the Western Australian representative on FLAG (Flexible Learning Advisory Group) invite VET practitioners to experience the newly launched flexiblelearning.net.au.
Kim Edgar, Manager for VET Projects at Education.au and Business Manager for LORN introduces readers to the exciting tools available on the website, as well as how to join groups, connect with colleagues and collaborate online.
More information:
The Knowledge Tree e-journal is published by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework). To view the current edition, visit: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/knowledgetree
To subscribe to The Knowledge Tree by either email or RSS feed, visit: http://kt.flexiblelearning.net.au/subscribe
The Knowledge Tree e-journal Edition 19 out now!
The Knowledge Tree is an e-journal of learning innovation which aims to foster and share in-depth knowledge and provoke debate on e-learning issues and innovative practices. Edition 19 looks at the vital skills sets needed by vocational education and training (VET) practitioners to offer lively and engaging e-learning and to ensure classroom teachers and trainers aren’t left behind.
The following contributions are now available online:
Think piece: Defining the ‘e’ in e-learningInternationally recognised futurist Elliott Masie was credited with co-inventing the term ‘e-learning’. He offers a think-piece, Defining the ‘e’ in e-learning, in which he takes readers on a journey from e-learning’s humble beginnings to current global practices and future possibilities.
Article: Relevant skills for e-learningAnnie Fergusson, Benchmarking and Research Business Manager at the Australian Flexible Learning Framework provides an overview of the macro-level changes required to enable VET practitioners to effectively update their skills to adapt to e-learning environments.
2009 national E-learning Benchmarking Survey resultsAs part of e-Gems series, The Knowledge Tree will present a web-conferencing session analysing the results of the survey on Monday 19 October at 12.30pm-1.30pm AEDST. The session will be presented by Ian Phillips, e-learning benchmarking researcher and supported by Annie Fergusson.
Interview: Cathy Moore on e-learning instructional designCathy Moore, an international e-learning instructional designer will explain how to ‘dump the drone’ of e-learning design and create engaging, memorable and lively e-learning. Cathy Moore will be touring Australia presenting at the annual 2009 e-learning end-of-year events in all states and territories except the ACT.
Interviews: VET practitioners from around AustraliaDifferences between face-to-face teaching and training, effective use of web 2.0 tools and having the right balance of skill sets are all discussed by leading Australian e-learning practitioners.
The interviewees are:
· Michelle Potts – TAFE SA
· Janice Calcei – WestOne Services and WA E-learning Coordinator
· Terese Morgan – TAFE QLD and QLD E-learning Coordinator
· Michael Gwyther – Yum Productions, VIC
· Ben Stokes – SAPOT Training Organisation, SA
· Vivian Evans – TAFE NSW and synchronous online facilitation consultant.
Site: A hub for e-learningEdition 19 also sees Sue Lapham, the Western Australian representative on FLAG (Flexible Learning Advisory Group) invite VET practitioners to experience the newly launched flexiblelearning.net.au.
Kim Edgar, Manager for VET Projects at Education.au and Business Manager for LORN introduces readers to the exciting tools available on the website, as well as how to join groups, connect with colleagues and collaborate online.
More information:
The Knowledge Tree e-journal is published by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework). To view the current edition, visit: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/knowledgetree
To subscribe to The Knowledge Tree by either email or RSS feed, visit: http://kt.flexiblelearning.net.au/subscribe
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