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Welcome to the October e-newsletter from the NSW National VET E-Learning Strategy team.
Technology Innovations Research Round Two is now open
 * What’s news? **

Tenders are invited for funding of up to $30,000 to undertake specific [|__technology innovations research__] on behalf of the National Vocational Education and Training (VET) E-learning Strategy (the [|__Strategy__] ). Four proposals are sought to address the following applied research topics: Tenders must be submitted by 5:00 pm AEDT, Friday 25 October 2013. Applicants should be prepared to commence the project by mid-November and complete no later than Monday 19 May 2014. The projects will be managed through the Strategy’s [|__New Generation Technologies__] business activity and overseen by the E-standards Expert Group ( [|__EEG__] ), the VET sector’s national forum for collaboratively reviewing and recommending technical standards to support e-learning. “The outcomes of these projects will support effective teaching in the 21st century; improving assessment and completion rates and lifting student employability”, says EEG Chair, Rodney Spark. For more information please download the guidelines and applications from the Strategy’s Flexible Learning Website.
 * Supporting effective delivery of foundation skills to Indigenous, remote and disadvantaged learners
 * Verification of e-assessment and authentication of user identity
 * Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) guidelines for registered training organisations
 * Capturing information to improve learner retention and completion
 * NSW Events **

There are still some vacancies in our upcoming e-capability workshops


 * SESSION || DATE || REGISTER ||
 * SCORM – HTML and XML design and configuration considerations || 16 October || http://www.trybooking.com/55463 ||
 * Train the e-mentor: An evolving online program for mentors || 22 October || http://www.trybooking.com/55465 ||
 * Getting the right blend – a case study || 29 October || http://www.trybooking.com/55467 ||

** All NSW events and workshops are listed at http://nswinnovations.wikispaces.com ** || Please visit the NSW Calendar for more information about the workshops and our guest presenters

Thursday, 24 October 2013 to Friday, 25 October 2013 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
 * National Events **
 * EYEQ 2013 **

Registrations are now open for Queensland’s VET Development Centre’s annual conference. To find out more please visit the registration page for EYEQ.

Here is a snapshot of some of the up and coming online events on the [|National Calendar]: Please note some sessions require registration. Please visit the [|National Calendar] for more information.
 * National Calendar **
 * SESSION || DATE || MORE INFO ||
 * Learning in the trades || 17 October || __elearningsa.wikispaces.com__ ||
 * Developing sustainable e-learning courses || 22 October || http://flexiblelearning.net.au/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/ ||
 * Professional video camera techniques || 23 October || http://flexiblelearning.net.au/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/ ||
 * 21st century tools || 23 October || http://flexiblelearning.net.au/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/ ||
 * ** All National events, workshops and booking information is available from http://flexiblelearning.net.au/content/news/calendar_events.htm ** ||

Presented by: The eLearning Playground Learning & Development: The Tools to Prepare You for 2014 26 – 27 November 2013, The Sebel Surry Hills, Sydney For more information please visit the ARK Group website.
 * External capability workshops & conferences **
 * Learning and Development Tools to Prepare You for 2014 **

Presented by: The E-Learning Network of Australasia E-Learning Design for Business Results Locations: Sydney and Melbourne Sydney Date: 29 November 2013 For more information please visit the [|ELNET]website.
 * E-Learning Master Class with Cathy Moore **

The IMS Australian Regional Learning Impact Awards are open for nominations and close 31 December 2013. The Learning Impact Awards recognize the most powerful and influential uses of technology worldwide in support of learning worldwide. This unique program was created in 2007 for the purpose of recognizing outstanding applications of technology that address the most significant challenges facing the global education segment. Visit the Learning Impact Award Program website for more information.
 * The Learning Impact Awards **

If you missed the latest version of [|Flex e news] you can still view it online. Visit our [|website] to see who the E-learning Advisors and Contact Services Advisor are for your state.
 * Contact us **