Recordings are on the TAFE Connects website.

To continue the conversation on the eCommunities site:

You can also browse information on eCommunities – follow the links under Finding resources.

This week’s topic is: Moodle and Equella Together Forever
What’s a repository and why would I need one? This session will have some short demos of how to use Equella resources from Moodle. Our guest speaker, James Humffray of TAFE E-Learning Systems (TELS), will review some of the new features of Equella 5.1, which we will be using soon.

How do I attend?
On Thursday at 12 Noon, point your web browser at this online meeting room address:

http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects

Log in with your DEC username and password – or just enter as a Guest.

Start the discussion now
What’s your attitude to sharing resources within TAFE NSW? Post your thoughts on the eCommunities forum any time before or after the session. You can also browse information on eCommunities – follow the links under Finding resources

To catch up on previous sessions
Recordings are on the TAFE Connects website.

This week’s topic is on Exploring e-assessment:

TAFE NSW teachers are using a wide range of digital tools to support the assessment process. In this session our guests will show you two examples – one for recognition, the other demonstrating practical skills in the workplace. We’ll also update you on a project focusing on supporting eAssessment in TAFE NSW.

How do I attend?

On Thursday at 12 Noon, point your web browser at this online meeting room address:

http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects

Log in with your DEC username and password – or just enter as a Guest.

How to catch up on previous sessions?

Recordings are on the TAFE Connects website.

This week’s topic: Social media –  identity and privacy
What are the things we need to be careful about when using social media in TAFE? There are many ways in which we can use Facebook, Twitter etc in our teaching to really enhance learning but we still need to be careful. This session will explore how teachers and Institutes generally have developed guidelines and protocols to safeguard the identity and privacy of both themselves and their students and how teachers are interpreting them.

How do I attend?
On Thursday at 12 Noon, point your web browser at this online meeting room address:

http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects

Log in with your DEC username and password – or just enter as a Guest.

In summary, the sessions are:

Thurs Oct 20: Language, literacy and numeracy
Thurs Oct 27: Adobe Connect for learning
Thurs Nov 3: Design for mobile learning
Thurs Nov 10: Social media: identity and privacy
Thurs Nov 17: Exploring eAssessment
Thurs Nov 24:  Moodle and Equella together forever

Sessions are at 12.00 Thursdays at https://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects

Google has announced that its social networking site Google+ is now public and open to anyone (no invitation required). So Google+ can now be used as a tool to support teaching and learning. Key Features of the SNS

Circles: allows you to categories your followers (for example: friends, family, colleagues, students, classes) you can then share information with certain ‘circles’.

• This is good for teachers as they can create a class circle and share information: media, links, documents only with their students. Student will not be able to see information shared with other circles.
• Students can create study group circles to support each other’s learning

Hangouts:  allows up to 10 people to video chat with one another.  You can invite specific people to join a Hangout with you, although it’s worth noting that anyone who joins can in turn share the Hangout’s URL and invite others. As being in a Hangout appears in all the participants’ Streams, it does mean that these are public gatherings. Google’s Hangout technology recognizes who is speaking during a session and that person’s image takes the “big screen” while other participants appear in small tiles below. Hangouts is a way for other Google+ users to connect in real time using their phone’s front-facing camera.

• Guest Speaker
• Teacher access to student in remote locations
• Meetings
• Group discussion or  project collaboration

Mobile App: Google+ has a mobile app that can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet.  Great for mobile learners.  However at the moment the Hangouts feature is only available on Android-based smartphones with the same functionality expected soon on the iPhone.

• ability to learn any time, anywhere

+1: +1 is Google’s version of the Facebook’s ‘Like’ button, the +1 is stored in your profile page , you can show your +1′s tab publicly or choose to hide it.  +1 can  be shared with specific circles. they also become a factor into Google’s search algorithm.

• Teachers can good resources, websites, links with students
• Students can also contribute great resources to class circles
• A place to store and manage your favourite sites

useful resource: 21 ways to use google+ to support learning

In March of this year, the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE) decided to wind up the ministerial company model for TVET Australia and to transition to alternative arrangements.

From 16 September 2011, in accordance with the decision to suspend all operations of AEShareNet , no new licences or material registrations will be accepted on the AEShareNet website.

Users of AEShareNet will need to make alternative arrangements for the ongoing management and licensing of intellectual property that is currently managed through the AEShareNet. Users are encouraged to explore the available options like Creative Commons as soon as possible.

It is anticipated that:

• holders of mediated licences will need to maintain their own records of licence terms and conditions; and
• holders of instant Licences should be able to access an archived version of the relevant Licence Protocols and supporting information.

NOTE: If you choose to download copies of your licences from AEShareNet for your own records, please contact them to see if they can assist you with this process. Existing licences will still be valid notwithstanding the suspension of service. This applies to Commonwealth owned materials as well as those from other sources.

This week’s session is: Creating, editing and sharing video

Video is a powerful teaching medium that appeals to many different student learning styles. Join us this week as we examine different ways that video can be used in teaching. We will explore how you can use videos found on the web in your training. We also look at tools and resources to get you started in making and editing videos and sharing them online.  

How do I take part?
On Thursday at 12 Noon, point your web browser at this online meeting room address:

http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects <http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects>

NOTE: We are now using Adobe Connect Version 8 – log in with your DEC username and password – or just enter as a Guest.

Can I catch up on previous sessions?
Recordings and resources are now available through our eCommunities website – follow the link on the front page to TAFE Connects: http://ecommunities.tafensw.edu.au/
 
TO LOG IN TO ECOMMUNITIES: Use your regular DEC Username (firstname.lastname) and Password. To learn more, take a look at the movie called “First time here?” on the eCommunities homepage. If it asks you to “Enrol”, go ahead – there are no assessments!

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This week’s session is: Facilitating effective forums

One of the key requirements for successful e-learning is to encourage online student participation. Forums can be a simple and effective way of achieving this 

 This seesion will take a look at strategies for facilitating effective forums.  Guest speakers are:

• Jane Lally, Learning Technology Officer, New England Institute. Jane will outline the four elements of an effective forum – Communication, Dialog and motivation, Group dynamics and leadership, and Knowledge construction. 
• Vicki Marchant, Manager Teaching & Learning Initiatives, Illawarra Institute. Vicki will demonstrate how she implements those four elements in her eLf course.
•  Alison Roberts, Teacher, Management & Small Business, Northern Sydney Institute. Alison will show how she uses forums for different learners in Project Management and Environmental Sustainability units.               

How do I take part?

On Thursday before 12 Noon, point your web browser at this online meeting room address:

http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects <http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects> 

NOTE: The session will be using Adobe Connect Version 8 – some features may look a little different. Log in with your DEC username and password – or just enter as a Guest. Allow yourself a few minutes to do the sound check.

Can I catch up on previous sessions?

Recordings and resources are now available through our eCommunities website – follow the link on the front page to TAFE Connects: http://ecommunities.tafensw.edu.au/

Just under 4000 items produced by the Centre for Learning Innovation and the Australian Flexible Learning Framework have been added to the TAFE-wide Learning Materials collection.

Each item includes comprehensive metadata and access to the resource content is via the View and Download links.

The View link can be used by teachers to link to the resource from a Learning Management System. Download links to a zipped version.

To access all the TAFE learning resources available in Equella:

Log in to Equella: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/

Click on the TAFE-wide Learning Materials collection

·         Adobe Connect go-live reminders and tips

·         LMS Trial for TAFE NSW Institutes

·         VLE Tools for Information Technology Training Package ICA11

·         Equella Certified training for TAFE NSW Librarians

·         TAFE NSW well represented at Moodlemoot au 2011

The enable 2011 Adobe Connect Sessions will showcase 15 diverse and innovative Institute projects that support the implementation, uptake and effective utilisation of the TAFE NSW Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Given that the enable 2011 projects cover everything from high-level plans and strategies to stories from teachers on the ground using technology to develop new ways to deliver content to students, you may wish to promote specific sessions to targeted staff.

The sessions provide a great opportunity for teachers to get new ideas and to network with peers in other Institutes as well as to inform key stakeholders and senior management for future planning and projects.

All Adobe Connect Sessions will be recorded and available for individual review.

All resources created through the enable 2011 projects will be available for download via EQUELLA Learning Content Management System.  Resources are FREE and can be customised to suit individual requirements.

Attached is a program to assist you in choosing what sessions you might wish to attend:
* enable 2011 Program

So grab your headphones and get on to a computer!

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Annabelle Palfreeman from the elearning hub talks about 6 Cs around the main elements of what works in Moodling. These elements are:
Tasks – clear learning pathways and interaction
Resources – see Equella
Support – How to retain students and engage them.

The 6 Cs are:
Contact – establish rapport.
Communicating – The big one. Forums, chats, calendars and messaging. Staying in touch.
Contribute – teachers and students
Collaborate – teachers and students
Compete – quizzes, grades,uploading creatively.
Collect (evidence)

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Presenter: Jai Waters, General Manager, TAFE NSW Customer Support

Synopsis

Podcast of a keynote presentation at the TAFE NSW VLE Annual Workshop held at Enmore Design Centre Sydney on the 10 June 2011.

Network Resources

images from the workshop

TeLS Intranet

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Presenter: Jennifer Batten, Director, Learning Technologies, Knowledge & Library Services

Synopsis

Podcast of a keynote presentation at the TAFE NSW VLE Annual Workshop held at Enmore Design Centre Sydney on the 10 June 2011.

Network Resources

images from the workshop

TeLS Intranet

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Presenter: Dianne Van Berlo, VLE Project Manager, TAFE NSW eLearning Systems

Synopsis

Podcast of a keynote presentation at the TAFE NSW VLE Annual Workshop held at Enmore Design Centre Sydney on the 10 June 2011.

Network Resources

images from the workshop

TeLS Intranet

cc licensed photo by mylearning

Presenter: Diana Khabbaz, Director, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub

Synopsis

Podcast of a keynote presentation at the TAFE NSW VLE Annual Workshop held at Enmore Design Centre Sydney on the 10 June 2011.

Network Resources

images from the workshop

TeLS Intranet

cc licensed photo by mylearning

Presenter: Trevor Smee, Director, Infrastructure Services

Synopsis

Podcast of a keynote presentation at the TAFE NSW VLE Annual Workshop held at Enmore Design Centre Sydney on the 10 June 2011.

Network Resources

images from the workshop

TeLS Intranet

The national event, held on 25 May in Melbourne, demonstrated to more than 230 delegates how e-learning is overcoming the workforce development challenges of access, motivation and past experiences.

Much of this information is now available to you  on the brand new look E-learning for Industry website

• Refreshed version of the popular Practical guide to e-learning
• Publication on Enabling workforce development: Insights from eight industry sectors using e-learning
• New multimedia video on How e-learning is enabling workforce development
• Research report on Enabling workforce development: insights from industries using e-learning
• Paper and supporting PowerPoint and multimedia video on The role of RTOs in partnering with business and industry to embed e-learning.
  

Following on from the event, a series of four free ‘lunch and learn’ online sessions, targeted at business and industry, will explore how to develop your workforce with e-learning.

7 June – What benefits will e-learning bring to my business?
14 June – Why not? Explore the practical challenges in using e-learning.
21 June – Where can I find a training partner to support my business?
28 June – How can e-learning help with workforce development?

The one hour ‘lunch and learn’ sessions will be held over four consecutive Tuesdays via Elluminate from 12noon for a 12.30pm start AEST.

Registration is not required. Full details, including practice sessions on how to use Elluminate, are on the E-learning for Industry website – industry.flexiblelearning.net.au

Keep up-to-date with what’s happening by following @e4industry on Twitter

TAFE NSW eLearning Systems – session on Equella – case studies

Date: 3rd May, 2011

Speaker 4: Simon Jones

Simon is a consultant manager – Equella Pearson

Date: 3rd May 2011

Speaker 3: Jaci Ganendran

Jaci is the Institute Librarian, Learning Centre. Canberra Institute of technology

listen to the podcast below

Date 3rm May 2011

Speaker 2: Peter Higgs

Peter is the Manager, Learning Technology Unit and Copyright Management – Shared Services. Tasmanian Polytechnic

listen to the podcast below

TAFE NSW eLearning Systems – Equella Case Studies. The day’s session consisted of four speakers. Each speaker discussed the use of Equella in their section.

Date: 3rd may 2011

Speaker 1: Lee Webster

Lee is the Manager, Learning Management Services

QLD VET Development Centre.

you can listen to the podcast below

What effect will a fast, high capacity internet connection have on the delivery of vocational education and training (VET)?

The topic will be explored at the free online conference being hosted by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework on 8–10 June 2011.

The Australian Government claims by delivering a fibre to home connection, the NBN will:

• reduce the need to travel for education services
• allow local institutions to reach new markets and create new job opportunities
• offer better access to education and training resources for young people.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard said it will “end the tyranny of distance between rural and regional Australia and our capital cities – it will literally change the way Australians live and work.”

View  e-learning a Realit-e draft program

Register online now (registration is a must, even if you have registered for previous free online conferences hosted by the Framework)

There was amazing support for the TAFE Connects program in Term 1. It introduced a whole host of teachers and TAFE staff to a myriad of options for e-learning.  Over six sessions, there were close to 450 attendees developing their capabilities.

The new schedule has been released commencing on Thursday 12 MAY @ 12 Noon and continuing every week at the same time until the end of term. Find it here.

Remember that you can always catch up on previous sessions – especially those that you missed from Term 1 – through the new ecommunities website accessible by clicking on the logo at the top of this post. Just sign in using your DET ID and password.

How do I take part in the live sessions?

http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tafeconnects

He was the guest speaker at the Head Teacher Forum 2011. Brad’s webinar presentation was on ‘e-Learning not only possible – it works: The facilitated approach’

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Peter is Professor of Education and Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Computer-Supported Learning and Cognition at The University of Sydney. His research focuses on: learning technology and the learning sciences; teachers’ knowledge and beliefs; technology-enhanced professional learning and educational design tools and methodologies.
As the first ever Laureate Fellow awarded in the field of Education, Peter has a significant, sustained leadership and mentoring role in building Australia’s internationally competitive research  capacity in learning technology and design.
Peter will discuss his research into ways of analysing and improving the increasingly complex systems in which learning takes place, especially those where computer technology plays a strong part. The focus of his work is on networked learning–where people learn through collaboration that is wholly or partially online.
This is a unique opportunity for Departmental staff to engage with a truly world class researcher in the burgeoning field of learning technology and design.

Date: Monday 4 April 2011
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Location: William Wilkins Gallery, Level 7, 35 Bridge Street, Sydney.
Download Flyer

Please RSVP by 30 March 2011 or for more information contact:
Dr Robert Stevens, Manager, Schooling Research
Telephone: 9244 5619
Email: Robert.Stevens[at]det.nsw.edu.au

An opportunity to meet Peter and share afternoon tea follows the formal proceedings.

You are invited to join us online for this week’s CLI Connects session – Thursday at 12 noon 10 March 2011

It’s free and it is for any TAFE staff or teachers interested in elearning and teaching with technology. See the attached Term 1 Program for details.

This week’s session is:

Finding learning resources

Teachers and staff across the state face a constant battle to find useful, high-quality digital resources for use in teaching and training.

In this week’s session we will explore the range of resources and collections offered by NSW DET including TaLe, Libraries, TES and other services. We will also look wider at national resources from the Australian Flexible Learning Framework as well as international and user-generated collections.

How do I take part?

On Thursday at 12 Noon, point your web browser at this online meeting room address:
http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/cliconnects

Can I catch up on previous sessions?

Last weeks session recording “Introducing the TAFE eLearning Hub” is available to view here:  https://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/p64099011/

There will a website available shortly to make available all the recordings and resources from TAFE Connects sessions – stay tuned!
Recordings and handouts from last year’s CLI Connects will remain available to view and download at the CLI Moodle site. Watch the “First time here” movie (50 seconds) – then follow the links through to CLI Connects:

http://climoodle.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/

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Recently we spend quite a bit of time getting to the bottom of a issue reported by one of our libraries. When a captivate swf file was embedded in a presenter slide and the project published the captivate movie would not play.

Through some research we found that the problem is with a the version of presenter being incompatible with  flash player 10.1

We found that the build on the laptop had version 7.02 of presenter and Adobe had a fix for this problem in version 7.06. Once we updated presenter the problem was fixed.

What this means is that presenter needs to be updated once it is installed from the builds supplied from ITD.

Thought we would pass it on to save you time if you come across it.