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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE ACT?

> Announcing new look e-newsletter!
Welcome to the new look Framework e-news in the ACT e-newsletter.

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> ACT e-learning 2006 showcase - face-to-face event
Thursday 7 December 2006 | 8.30am - 4pm | Canberra Institute of Technology Reid Campus
Register now for the final professional development opportunity for 2006 to hear from innovative experts and local vocational and technical education (VTE) practitioners.

This year's highlight will be the presentations and workshops from a variety of New Practices in Flexible Learning Projects. These projects aim to explore and increase the uptake of innovative, practical and sustainable approaches to e-learning in workplaces, communities and training organisations. It also aims to reset the benchmarks for VTE e-learning practices.

This free all day e-learning face-to-face event is open to all educational professionals and will include:

Keynote presentations from the New Practices in Flexible Learning Projects (9am sharp - 10.30am):
* Jeff Hunter Interactive Ochre
* Michael Coghlan Beyond text and Broadcasting e-learning
* Evelyn Flitman Your online learning assistant (YOLA) and Applications for rapid e-learning development (ARED)

Reporting from the 2006 ACT LearnScope Projects (11am - 12 noon):
* Session 1 Faculty of Communications & Community Services
* Session 2 Faculty of Science & Technology and Yurauna Centre
* Session 3 Faculty of Business & Information Technology and Faculty of Tourism & Hotel Management
* Session 4 ACT Training Providers including Schools

Interactive workshops from the New Practices in Flexible Learning Projects (12.45pm - 2.45pm):
* Jeff Hunter Interactive Ochre
* Terry Taylor and Delia Bradshaw Beyond text: Using your voice online
* Michael Coghlan Broadcasting e-learning: Online casting
* Evelyn Flitman Applications for rapid e-learning development (ARED)

Hands-on sessions (3pm - 4pm):
* Vanessa Tuckfield Copyright Kitchen
* Stephan Schmidt Toolbox Learning Object Repository
* Thomas McCoy Audio techniques for e-learning.

For those who missed the June and September online events, we have booked Elluminate friendly computer labs with headsets - for you to access Elluminate and/or audio recordings.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Places are limited and registration by Thursday 30 November is essential!!!
> more information
> free registration

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ONLINE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

> Come and see what I'm doing - Networks Community Forum
November and December 2006
Each month the Networks Community discusses a particular e-learning theme. Why not take a look at the recent themed discussions or contribute to the current theme?
> Enter the Networks Community

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> The Knowledge Tree connects with learners - final edition for 2006
Released: Tuesday 14 November 2006
Learners and their relationship with teachers and trainers is the focus of Edition 12 of The Knowledge Tree: an e-Journal of Learning Innovation. It contains contributions from international teacher education specialists who argue improved practice in the professional development of teachers best serves learners. The lead article ‘Technology Shaping Learner Dispositions’ is by Sean and Paula Lancaster, teacher education academics at Grand Valley State University, Michigan. The article is looking at how technology, such as blogs, can be used to help change future student behaviours or dispositions and how it provides alternate methods for disseminating best practices to educators. On Tuesday 28 November a live online ‘conversation’ with lead writers Sean and Paula Lancaster will be held, allowing users to continue the exploration begun in their article.
> Enter The Knowledge Tree: an e-Journal of Learning Innovation

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> Elluminate 'Induction session'
Thursday 16 November 2006 | 3pm - 4pm
This workshop is really useful in getting to know the features of Elluminate to enable you to fully participate in the live synchronous sessions.
> more information
> To participate enter the Elluminate room - only accessible 1 hour prior to the event start time.

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> Showcasing e-learning in practice - final 2006 online event
Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 November 2006
This FREE online event of the E-learning Networks Project of the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework. Is the third of a series of three online events, the first two of which were Tapping into social networking for e-learning (15–16 June) and Tapping into resources for e-learning (6–8 September).

Make sure you don’t miss out on a number of FEATURED sessions:
* Opening panel discussion capturing 2006 perspectives on e-learning from around the States and Territories
* Keynote speaker, Avril Henry (Tue 21 Nov, 1pm - 2pm AEST), on generational differences in educational settings
* Keynote speaker, Dr Elizabeth Hartnell-Young (Wed 22 Nov, 9am - 10am AEST), on ‘New literacies: easy to imagine, harder to assess!’
* International guest and instructional psychologist Dr Ruth Clarke on ‘Efficiency in Learning’
* A ‘Second Life’ tour and exploration of relevance to education with Jo Kay
* Four New Practices in Flexible Learning sessions
* Two Industry Engagement sessions (Mon 20 Nov), on 'Guidelines for designing and developing quality e-learning' and 'how businesses are using e-learning for workforce development'.

There are two very useful support materials on the homepage on the right hand side under 'Site Support':
* Web tour pdf on using this events website
* A Flash step-by-step instruction on how to access Elluminate titled 'Elluminate how to set up'
> more information
> free online registration (now open)
> program

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> Live online 'conversation' - The Knowledge Tree Edition 12
Tuesday 28 November 2006 | 2pm AEDT
Live online ‘conversation’ with Sean and Paula Lancaster, lead writers of The Knowledge Tree Edition 12.
> To participate enter the Elluminate room - only accessible 1 hour prior to the event start time.

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> Elluminate advice
Preparation: If you have not used Elluminate on your computer before, you will need to configure it. We recommend you try this at LEAST 2 working days before an Elluminate session. Note this may be tricky if your organisation has sensitive firewalls and you will need IT support.
Equipment: headset with microphone - it's best to use a NON USB headset with microphone
> configuring your computer for Elluminate hints and tips (located at the bottom of the webpage)
> support for Elluminate users

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