Workshops+and+Events+2010

= = = Workshops and Other Events in 2010 =

FREE two day online conference!
=Looking for a FREE e-learning professional development opportunity that gives you access to a range of e-learning experts from the comfort of your own desk? = The //'making e-technology work for you' // online conference taking place on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 June will provide insight into exciting ways to use social media and e-technologies, as well as strategies for embedding e-learning across a range of industry contexts. The conference will feature a number of interactive web conferencing sessions over the two days, plus lunchtime opportunities to network and interact with some of the presenters and conference delegates. Featured presentation by international social media guru Jane Hart will show some easy to use social media tools to get your social learning approaches up and running. For more info about the conference including accessing the program, information flyer and registration details visit: @http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/communities-practice or contact the e-Events Team e-events@flexiblelearning.net.au on (02) 6207 4832 or (02) 6205 4139.

Have you heard about Flickr, Twitter, Moodle, Survey Monkey and wiki’s and wonder what they are or how to use them or would like to explore them further then why not consider taking part in the e-Teams next exciting activity // '23 Things for Educators and Trainers //' starting next week. While we are looking at online tools from the perspective of how an educator might use it is also a good getting acquainted with the online environment opportunity. There are 3 levels of engagement offered: Level 1: This is basic but will offer some understanding & skills and will take you about 1-2 hours a week. Level 2: This will broaden your skills and capabilities, and will take 2-5 hours depending on how much time you want to spend. Extra: For those of you lucky enough to have more time, extra links, tools, documents and resources will stretch you further. Its up to you to chose, but for the getting acquainted the first level would work. There is a face-2-face getting started workshop, with an online option next Friday 21 May. The program is listed below. // "Where can I find ready-made resource materials?" // (1. YouTube/TeacherTube, 2. LORN, 3. Flickr) // “How can I communicate with my students/clients when we aren’t together?” // __ ( __ 4. Skype, 5. Twitter, 6. Facebook, 7 .QuickTopic) // How do I get my own resources/content online so my students can access everything?" // (8. Slideshare, 9. Scribd, 10. DropBox, 11. GoogleDocs, 12. Wikispaces) // "What are the online alternatives to a classroom?" // (13.Moodle, 14. Spruz, 15. VET Virtual, 16.SecondLife) // "I want to get away from 'text on a screen' and boring content...how do I do that?" // (17.PhotoStory, 18.Microsoft Moviemaker, 19.Screencastr, 20.Audacity, 21. Surveymonkey) // "How do I keep up with e-learning - how do I find out about new things AND find the time!?" // (22.Delicious, 23.Google Reader, 23.Flex e-News/e-Gems), twitter For further information check out the emania article http://emania.org/?p=159and complete the registration form at the bottom of the post if you'd like to participate.
 * 23 Things for Educators and Trainers**
 * Week 1: Locating Resources **
 * Week 2: Conversing in an Online World **
 * Week 3: More about Resources **
 * Week 4: Online Spaces and Places **
 * Week 5: Inspiring and Engaging students **
 * Week 6: Managing the 'e' **

**Framework Copyright Expert to visit Tasmania**
25 May in Hobart and 26 May in Launceston Vanessa Tuckfield will be giving two workshops: one about being clever with copyright and making it work for you - a little knowledge before developing resources can make a major difference. Vanessa is a VET practitioner herself and well as working extensively with practitioners at the Canberra Institute of Technology and so she has a deep and practical understanding of your needs and a wonderful way of presenting the sometimes arcane seeming copyright rules in a very accessible way. Each session will be in a computer lab so you will be learning practical skills.

**E-learning resources workshop: So you want to put that music into your PowerPoint presentation? **
Designed for VET practitioners, librarians, managers and resource developers with a basic understanding of copyright, this workshop will guide participants in creating and using digital resources, such as text, music and audiovisual material, in teaching and training. Participants will gain an understanding of the limitations and obligations surrounding the use of digital resources and the range of free licences available, including Creative Commons, statutory licences and educational exceptions. The workshop will also cover compliance and management issues that training organisations should be aware of.

**Copyright for managers **
This session focuses on copyright compliance issues applicable to both private and public training organisations, and suggests the implementation of policies around maximising their own intellectual property and managing compliance to avoid public infringement battles.

**Venues and Times **
25 May- Hobart 10 am - 12 noon, Room A2-11: second floor, Polytechnic, 73 Campbell Street - e-learning resources workshop 2 pm - 3 pm, Boardroom, Skills Tasmania, Level 1 99 Bathurst Street - copyright for managers 26 May- Launceston 9.30 am - 11.30 am, Room C2-40, C Block, Alanvale Campus, Polytechnic, Newnham - e-learning resources workshop 12 noon - 1 pm, C2-40, C Block, Alanvale Campus, Polytechnic, Newnham -copyright for managers You may view the latest post at @http://emania.org/?p=162

Registe r your attendance by emailing Jennifer Dunbabin, E-learning Coordinator at elearning@skills.tas.gov.au


 * 3D Virtual Worlds - One School's Journey **


 * WHEN: ** Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 3:45 – 4:45pm
 * PRESENTER(S): ** Steve Collis - Steve is a multi award winning innovative teacher at Northern Beaches Christian School in NSW.
 * SUMMARY: **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt;"> Northern Beaches Christian School established a locked 3D virtual world at the start of 2009 using the Second Life software. Students were recruited to lead the virtual space. A great deal was learnt in 2009 about practical applications for using the virtual space in the classroom to target specific learning skills. There are learning activities that are adaptable, repeatable, require very little preparation time, and are pedagogically effective. This session will include a tour of the virtual island and facilities, a review of the learning activities developed and run with students, and comments about the psychological nature of virtual space. A preview of this session can be seen at [|www.youtube.com/lestep]. Practical considerations such as safety, parental permission, and cost will also be addressed.
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