EL08_workshops

Numbers for each workshop will be strictly limited to those indicated by the facilitator.**
 * The following workshops will be offered during the eLearning08 event.


 * PLEASE NOTE - this is a planning page. Final arrangements are still being negotiated and you should check offerings close to the dates.**


 * THURSDAY   **

Workshops 1 and 4 (repeated)
Hands on sessions with RFID Learning Table limited to 3 at a time. Hands on sessions will be run from a stand at the conference over the two days, so there will be plenty of opportunity to try the system yourself.
 * Title:** RFID Learning Table
 * Facilitator:** Daniel Dacey
 * Timing:** 11:15 - 12:15 and 2:30 - 3:30 Thursday
 * Number of places**: No limit for both presentations.
 * Session blurb:** [[image:http://ltmentors.riverinainstitute.wikispaces.net/file/view/Lizard.jpg]]

Learn about RFID technology and how you can use it for self directed learning in the classroom, workshop and workplace.

You will learn about:
 * The way in which RFID technology works and how it compares to barcode technology.
 * Passive and active tags.
 * What is an asset?
 * How do I trigger learning content using RFID.
 * What content can I use with RFID and the Learning Table?
 * Examples of learning content created for the VET sector.


 * How is RFID being used now in education.
 * Links to resources on RFID.
 * Practical demonstration of creating content and playing it back using the RFID Learning Table System.
 * Q&A session.
 * Opportunity for hands on use of the RFID Learning Table System.



Workshop 2

 * Title:** TBC
 * Facilitator:**
 * Timing:** 11:15 - 12:15
 * Number of places**:
 * Session overview:**

Workshop 3

 * Title:** Point-Of-View Video & Resource Creation Technology
 * Facilitator:** Alex Hayes / Geoff Lubich
 * Timing:** 2:30 - 3:30 Thursday
 * Number of places**: Unlimited
 * Room requirements** : light pro, speakers, internet connection

This workshop will give interested viewers an opportunity to engage with Facilitators who will; > . More images available at [|AUSETRAINING]. Any purchase inquiries can be directed to **Geoff Lubich - 0438853713**
 * Session overview:**
 * provide technical details on the point-of-view technology available in Australia
 * provide some case examples of point-of-view use in an educational context
 * provide some overview into video streaming options involving mobile solutions for remote assessment and workplace engagement
 * provide information as to the applied use of this context in other workplace / organizational settings
 * provide examples of educational training resources developed using this technology

Workshop 5

 * Title:** TBC
 * Facilitator:**
 * Timing:** 2:30 - 3:30 Thursday
 * Number of places**:
 * Session overview:**


 * FRIDAY   **

Workshops 6 and 9 (repeated)

 * Title:** Using FlickR as a Teaching Tool
 * Facilitator:** Michael Coghlan
 * Timing:** 10:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 12:00 Friday
 * Number of places**: 20
 * Room requirements** : Net connection with access to flickr.com; data projector

Flickr’s primary purpose is to provide an online space where people can upload their photos and videos. Like many of the social media tools it also offers great potential for teaching. Flickr affords opportunity to teach
 * Session overview:**
 * The skills of digital literacy (uploading, tagging, organizing, creating networks)
 * Critical thinking skills (how to appropriately tag images/videos; comparison/analysis of tags used by other Flickr users)
 * Language skills (literal v figurative language; spelling; discussion/comments; creative writing)

This session will demonstrate how Flickr can be used to realise these teaching goals.

**Workshop 7**
Room requirements:**
 * Title:** **//Applications for Rapid E-learning Development (ARED) - introductory workshop//**
 * Facilitator:** Shane Dowd
 * Timing:** 11:15 - 12:15 Friday
 * Number of places:

ARED or "Applications for Rapid E-learning Development" provides practitioners with ready-made, re-usable templates that can be used to generate high quality, cost effective, e-learning resources. See how an interactive resource:
 * Session overview:**
 * can be built in as little as 5 minutes.
 * takes up very little disk space and therefore is highly portable.
 * can be linked into other resources (as part of a Learner Management System course or any other webpage, for example).

In this session you'll have a chance to explore the resource and discuss it's uses in VET. http://pre2005.flexiblelearning.net.au/projects/ared.html

**Workshop 8**

 * Title:** Audio recording and editing using Audacity
 * Facilitator:** Stephan Ridgway
 * Timing:** 10:00 - 11:00 Friday
 * Number of places**: 16
 * Room requirements** : PC's with [|Audacity] & LAME encoder installed, ipods + Belkins, Microphone/Head phones, Lightpro & internet access
 * Workshop wiki resource:** http://sridgway.wikispaces.com/Using_Audacity

In this session you will explore how to record and edit audio lessons using Audacity - free, open source, audio recording and editing software - and save them in MP3 format so they can be played on MP3 players or made available over the Internet in a podcast.
 * Session overview:**

The session will cover:
 * Different audio file formats and their characteristics
 * Preparing a computer to record sound
 * Recording an audio lesson using audio recording and editing software
 * Basic editing of an audio file
 * Saving an audio file in MP3 format and set the file’s ID3 tags
 * Methods for distributing audio lessons as MP3 files
 * Identification of some educational applications and uses of audio lessons


 * Workshop 10**
 * Title:** Using Adobe Captivate
 * Facilitator:** Adobe Representative
 * Timing:** 11:00 - 12:15 Friday
 * Number of places** :
 * Room requirements** :

TBC
 * Session blurb:**

Workshop 11**
 * [[image:rsspodcast.jpg width="116" height="106"]]
 * Title:** Podcasting your audio
 * Facilitator:** [| Stephan Ridgway]
 * Timing:** 11:00 - 12:00 Friday
 * Number of places** : 16
 * Room requirements** :PC's with [| Audacity] & LAME encoder installed, ITunes, ipods + Belkins, Microphone/Head phones, Lightpro & internet access
 * Workshop wiki resource:** http://sridgway.wikispaces.com/Podcastingyouraudio


 * Session blurb:**

This workshop introduces participants to podcast & vblog publishing and looks at the tools and techniques used in their creation and syndication.

The session will cover:
 * range of web services to available publish a podcast/vblog including [|podomatic], [|wordpress], [|blip.tv] or [|viddler]
 * How to publish a podcast/vblog episode using podomatic, wordpress & blip.tv
 * the basics of podcasting and gain hands on experience in creating a podcast/vblog and posting an episode
 * RSS Subscription techniques including the one click iTunes method
 * How to register a podcast/vblog including with the iTunes library