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Skills Tasmania’s E-Learning Mentoring Program 2014 Information for applicants Fiona Huskinson & Anita Busch - Skills Tasmania Joy de Leo - ACPET Tasmania. Overview. Objectives & Program Description Webinars, PD, site visits, hotline & support Induction program Online platform
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Skills Tasmania’s E-Learning Mentoring Program 2014Information for applicants Fiona Huskinson & Anita Busch - Skills TasmaniaJoy de Leo - ACPET Tasmania
Overview Objectives & Program Description Webinars, PD, site visits, hotline & support Induction program Online platform Application process & criteria Outcome notification
Objectives • Provide e-learning capacity building program for Tasmanian RTOs/sites leading to direct outcomes for students & industry; • mentored e-learning professional development by webinar and some face to face; • for both RTOs that are new to e-learning and those with some experience; • Initiative between SkillsTas & ACPET for RTOs to foster cooperation & community of practice
Two streams Introductory RTOs not yet implementing e-learning. Project focus on developing e-assessment or e-learning materials on one aspect of a UoC Intermediate Already trialed e-learning & want to enhance their e-learning strategy. Project focus on developing e-assessment or e-learning materials for an entire UoC
Program components Monthly Webinars –May 29 to Sept 16 PD – up to 4 places per RTO Site visit – 1 mid-project visit – (around 21-25 July) Hotline & support – 2 calls & Skills Tas support Online platform – Moodle for sharing projects Induction program – 1 day face to face May 15 E-learning showcase - October
Time commitment Participate in at least 80% of monthly webinars Participate in Skills Tasmania’s VET E-learning professional development program Research, plan, design, implement & evaluate trial UoC Survey students & clients before & after trial Participate in the site visit Share progress online – Moodle and webinars Submit progress and final reports online Participate in final project showcase in October
Application Process Submit applications via email to Joy joy.deleo@acpet.edu.auby CoB Tuesday 15 April Applications reviewed by selection panel Selection conducted by 2 May Applicants will be advised on 5 May Attend face to face induction on 15 May
Key Criteria Current status of e-learning in RTO How learners/clients benefit from e-learning How does (or would) the RTO engage industry? How are/would e-learning skills (be) transferred across the RTO in an ongoing way? Futurefocus on PD & Action learning
Key Criteria Alignment of e-learning with strategic/business plan Names & roles of participants, technical expertise Organisational connectivity & technological capacity New skills to be developed How will RTO support skill development after the mentoring program? Statement from CEO and IT Manager
Commitment by RTO RTOs to nominate 2 participants plus 1 back up Participants should check availability against dates Statements of support in Application: Endorsement by RTO Manager/Director/CEO to support RTO, ICT Manager/contractor re IT systems & support
Timeline Submit application by CoB Tuesday 15 April Applications reviewed by panel Selection conducted 2 May Applicants will be advised on 5 May by ACPET Attend a face to face induction on 15 May (location to be advised)
Selection Panel & Facilitators Two representatives from Skills Tasmania A representative of ACPET E-learning Expert Facilitator: Heidi Bradburn Other workshop facilitators: Stella Haros Michael Gwyther Allison Miller
For enquiries contact: Skills Tasmania E-learning Coordinator, Anita Busch Ph (03) 616 56023 or anita.busch@skills.tas.gov.au Or elearning@skills.tas.gov.au ACPET Executive Officer for Tasmania, Joy de Leo Ph (08) 7129 8159 joy.deleo@acpet.edu.au Download the application form online: http://www.skills.tas.gov.au/skillstas/ecep