NSW+Project+Teams+FAQ

**Page Purpose**
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) provides the vocational education and training (VET) system with essential e-learning infrastructure and expertise needed to respond to the challenges of a modern economy and the training needs of Australian businesses and workers.

In 2009, 40 RTO projects from across New South Wales (NSW) were allocated funding for E-learning Innovations projects to assist them to embed e-learning as a key aspect of their business strategy. As a result of this funding process, teams will be required to complete various activities and reports to satisfy the requirements of the 2009 Innovations Funding guidelines. This page will attempt to address the most commonly asked questions submitted by project teams.

**Questions Specific to the Category**
Empowering learners

**Questions Specific to the Category**
Business Partnerships

Commonly Asked Questions
The most common questions included:


 * Where can I get help with my e-learning strategy and design?**

The Framework provides a whole host of resources to help you with your e-learning strategy and design. Two urls that will help you are:

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Read the publication Guidelines for supporting learners using e-learning in workplaces

If you haven't already please join the flexiblelearning.net.au website and the group NSW Innovation Teams


 * Can I start my project before my contract has been signed and my first payment received?**

Yes you can. As teams have to match $ for $ the amount funding (and yes it can be an in-kind contribution) received there are a few things you can do while you are waiting for your contracts to be finalised. You can start to assemble your team, start to prepare a Project Plan, hold your first team meeting and determine who your stakeholders are, what your project risks are likely to be, what resources you will need, how many stages there will be in your project and what tasks will need to be completed in the early stages etc. If you need some help managing your project please visit the Project Management Tips page as it includes (or will soon) guidelines and templates to assist you to manage your projects.


 * I am producing a learning object. Can I use the Microsoft Clip Art that is freely available online if I am not using it as a commercially developed product for resale?**

Yes you can. The Microsoft clipart is fine to use in your project products, so long as you are not creating a clip art gallery.


 * How can I get help with the requirements of producing a learning object?**

Listen to the 2008 recording Packing Learning Objects in three easy steps

Visit the @Project Output Guidelines page on the left hand side

Commonly Asked questions to do with the Mid-term and Final report
The most common questions included:


 * Where can I find the latest version of the Case Study template?**

Always download the latest version of the template from the [|e-learning toolkit] as it is continually updated.


 * What is the difference between a Case Study and the Model Exemplar?**

The only difference is that the Model Exemplar allows you to provide more information about your project.

**Contact**
Please contact the NSW Innovations Coordinator for more information and assistance

Gail SmithNSW Innovations CoordinatorPhone: (02) 9244 5290Fax: (02) 9244 5925Email: Gail.Smith@det.nsw.edu.auWeb: [|www.flexiblelearning.net.au]