E-learning Networks
Twenty e-learning networks have been funded under the Networks Project and are now up and running! The e-learning focus of these networks varies across client groups, areas of discipline, type of registered training organisations (RTOs) and a range of technologies. You can join a number of the networks and interact online with other interested professionals:
 Heidi Bradburn
Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
ACPET Online
This group aims to facilitate the sharing of experiences, ideas and recommendations of e-learning options and approaches between independent RTOs nationwide. The network will also focus on developing basic knowledge and skills for those who are new to the world of e-learning by providing opportunities to learn from e-learning experts.
If you are part of a Private RTO and if you would like to join this network contact: hbradburn@acpet.edu.au
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/enrol.php?id=241
 Melanie Brenton
Service Industries Training Advisory Council
VET Practitioners NT
An Online network for communication and action learning for VET professional involved in the new 2005 Training and Assessment Training Package.
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=182
 Alison Cheetham
TAFE SA English Language Services
English language and settlement programs network:
A network for developing the skills of ESL teachers (involved with newly arrived migrants and refugees) in multi-media e-learning and in the facilitation of collaborative online learning projects.
To join this network contact:
Alison.Cheetham@ait.org
 Lynn Fletcher
Canberra Institute of Technology
Libraries Focus on Flexible Learning Network:
Is a sub group of TAFE Libraries Australia. TAFE Libraries Australia actively promotes an integrated approach to the delivery of library and information services which advances and supports national VET outcomes and the emerging changes in learning and teaching. The network is representative of each state and territory and reports to TAFE Directors Australia.
The sub group's purpose is to collaboratively develop a shared planning tool for library services in the flexible learning environment called Libraries: Focus on Flexible Learning. The library network focus is on transforming the role of TAFE libraries in supporting teaching and learning in an e-learning environment.
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=91
 Jock Grady
International Centre for VET Teaching & Learning
VET Practitioner Research Collaboratory
This network seeks to 'broad-base' practitioner research through the development of a 'collaboratory' - built around eLearning methodologies - a multi-institution, multi-practitioner framework supporting research projects focused on 'located' experience and innovation in learning and teaching. The collaboratory model encourages diverse approaches to research, learning, shared practice values and epistemology.
To join this network contact:
jock.grady@tafe.nsw.edu.au
 Beth Hobbs
Western Sydney Institute of TAFE
BusiTrain E-Learning Network
Network for supporting teaching and learning for business Traineeships Programs.
A network to support teaching and learning for business traineeship programs, this network will share resources, participate in knowledge building activities and engage in e-learning. All members will share an interest in delivering learning to Business Trainees both in the workplace and within an institution.
To join this network contact:
elizabeth.hobbs@tafensw.edu.au
 Matthew Hutchens
Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI)
FLC Network
A network of practitioners involved in e-learning and flexible learning across TAFE NSW.
The network will facilitate an ongoing exchange of ideas around a range of e-learning issues and priorities and may also provide opportunities for members to work jointly on particular ones of interest.
To join this network contact:
matthew.hutchens@det.nsw.edu.au
 Terry Kildea
Kangan Batman Institute
Indigenous education: issues in VET
The network is an opportunity fro the bringing together of educators involved and interested in the myriad of issues that emerge from Indigenous peoples' interaction with the national VET sector. The network provides a space for discussion and sharing about some of the following issues.
- Working with, and delivering to Indigenous learners
- Developing pathways into employment for Indigenous learners
- Establishing relationships with Indigenous communities
- E-learning and Indigenous learners
- Maintaining and promoting an Indigenous voice in VET policy development and implementation
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=267
 Vanessa Marsh
Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE (GippsTAFE)
Network of Building and Construction VET Practitioners
The network consists of Building and Construction VET practitioners who wish to collaboratively continue to integrate e-learning into their daily teaching practices with the express purpose of improving student/client centred learning. The members of the network include five previous flexible learning leaders and 20 ground level teachers from four states.
Wimba Voice Technology supplied by GippsTAFE within WebCT (TAFE VC)
To join this network contact:
VanessaM@gippstafe.vic.edu.au
 Robyn Jay as the facilitator (Lynne Matheson)
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Literacy Live
Literacy Live is a joint initiative between the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre and the Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL). The network aims to develop the capacity of RTOs, individual literacy practitioners and VET trainers to engage with e-learning options and opportunities when working with learners who require literacy support. We will make use of an EdNA Group and a quality voice chat tool to enable access to e-learning and literacy experts online, in real time. As well as ACAL events, the meeting 'room' will also be available for use by literacy teams Australia-wide for private e-learning meetings via a calendar booking system. Our EdNA Group and meeting room will be used in conjunction with our existing journal Literacy Link and a proposed e-newsletter to better inform and support practitioners regardless of location or circumstance.
Contact email: robyn.jay@det.nsw.edu.au
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=221
 Alison McAllister
TAFE SA Tea Tree Gully Campus
e-Mployability skills
The 'e-Mployability skills' online network will focus on the incorporation of Key Competencies (Employability Skills) into e-learning across a range of program areas, drawing upon the combined leadership and technical roles of the participants. Participants in the network will share experiences and expertise in areas including management of e-learning and course design, development and delivery.
The goals of the network are to
- Establish a cross-discipline and cross-campus group of people integrally involved in the development, delivery and management of e-learning
- Provide a forum for discussion about the implementation of employability skills in e-learning and a pathway to influence management support of online learning
- Develop and expand the capabilities of the group in the use of online communication tools
- Provide an online space for the group to trial online teaching practice
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=204
 Carole McCulloch
TAFE frontiers
Digital Storytelling Network (DSN)
The DSN is a network of VET and ACE professionals who seek to expand the digital storytelling (DST) methodology as an e-learning strategy.
The Digital Storytelling Network is now completely open to all to come on in and learn about this fast growing phenomenon. Online meetings are held each month in Elluminate Live, DST resources are provided and online short courses will be available during the year.
Contact email: dejaview@bigpond.net.au
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=107
 Stephen McVey
Mandurah Senior College
ELFNET (electronic learning facilitators network)
A core group of schools established a collaborative network as a result of Steve's 2004 FLL project. An online context is proposed to support this group and others. Already the network spans WA from the Kimberley 's to Albany. Delivering an authentic VET in Schools experience in the e-learning context will be the focus of participants.
You can join this network at:
www.flexelearning.net/elfnet
 Madeleine Pitt
Chisholm Institute
The Emerging Technologies Network
The Emerging Technologies Network is co-managed by 7 Victorian TAFE institutes with the purpose of presenting monthly Elluminate sessions featuring some of the emerging technologies for use in VET learning environments. The presentations are facilitated by VET practitioners for VET practitioners. An accompanying Blog provides further information to support each presentation, with the opportunity for others to add comments. Anyone can join the Network's mailing list to be informed of upcoming events and to connect to particular presenters for further information.
Contact e-mail: etnetwork@chisholm.vic.edu.au
You can join this network at:
Blog - http://etnetwork.blogspot.com
 Marcus Ragus
The Institute of TAFE Tasmania
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 Alex Hayes
Swan TAFE
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The Mobile Learning Network
The Mlearning Network will provide a community of practice aimed at furthering the ongoing knowledge and development of mlearning in Australia and as a hub to foster mlearning connections internationally. Its fundamentals are based around the new and emerging mobile technologies including but not limited to mobile phones, Pocket PC's, Palm PC's, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's), Tablet computers plus other mobile devices and their potentials for the flexible delivery of learning.
Its aim will be to build a unique network of like-minded practitioners from private and public practice that will enable the sharing of innovative mlearning concepts, ideas and experiences, essentially a collective 'Think Tank' that provides the primary stage for best practice mlearning in Australia.
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=222
 Josie Rose
AMES
E-portfolio network
This network is for VET professionals interested in exploring the uses of e-portfolios in a teaching and learning environment. The network aims to:
- support practitioners in sharing ideas and resources,
- collect examples of good practice and
- exchange how-to stories.
You can now join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=211
 Myree Russell
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
E-performance Network - Exploring E-tools for improving business results for training
Electronic tools are providing new opportunities for integrating learning and work. There are now collaborative web-based approaches for identifying skill gaps, matching individual and organisational needs, planning and providing learning environments, supporting application of outcomes in the workflow, and tracking impact on the organisation's performance.
This network will explore emerging models, systems and tools for supporting the transfer of learning outcomes from training into performance improvement results in the workplace.
The group will identify available e-performance tools, arrange online demonstrations and discussions, and gather case studies and lessons learned from organisations who are using these approaches. The network will be of value to anyone interested in planning, supporting and evaluating performance improvement strategies in their organisation.
To join this network contact: myree@abc.net.au
 Alex Shearer
TAFE - School of Plumbing Services
National Plumbing and Services Training Advisory Group (NPSTAG) Network
The network will provide a collaborative framework where participants can contribute to ongoing development and quality assurance processes for the 90 units of competency in the Plumbing and Services Training Package (BCP03). The network will also provide opportunities for online sharing of resources, mentoring and advisory services.
You can join this network at:
http://npstag.brightcookie.com
 Mike Scott
Brisbane Indigenous Media Association Inc.
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 Michelle Tyhuis
Brisbane Indigenous Media Association Inc.
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Queensland Indigenous RTO Association
A network of 6 Indigenous QLD Training Organisations involved with media, performing arts, health and community.
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=232
 Wendy Zammit
TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute
Online Mentoring Community
This networks will work on:
- Tools and resources for online mentoring
- Practices and processes for online mentoring
- Online community - mailing list, forums etc.
- Online mentoring sessions and meetings to provide support (and modelling) for online mentoring research, tools and methods.
You can join this network at:
http://www.groups.edna.edu.au/course/view.php?id=272
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