December+2013

Welcome to the December e-newsletter from the NSW National VET E-Learning Strategy.

In 2013, the Flexible Learning Advisory Group (FLAG) identified and endorsed the National [|Quality Model for e-learning] . This model can help RTO’s to identify quality expectations for e-learning.
 * What’s news **
 * //E-Learning quality model //**

Visit the [|FLAG website] to explore the interactive model to see how it can assist your organisation. If you would like to provide feedback on the model please email flag_enquiries@natese.gov.au. The National VET E-Learning Strategy has its own [|YouTube video channel]. You can access NSW E-capability webinar past recordings  on our wiki. If you have attended or viewed recordings of any of the NSW e-Capability events you can leave us feedback by completing[| a short survey].
 * //Did you know...... //**
 * NSW Update **
 * //Archived recordings //**

Are you interested in volunteering as a guest presenter of e-learning, e-assessment, e-design or e-learning strategy in 2014S? If so please register your interest by completing this short [|online expression of interest].

In 2014, the NSW ELC will take a leading role in facilitating a NSW e-learning community for NSW. This community will consist of e-learning novices, experts, designers, developers, facilitators and managers of e-learning across the NSW VET sector. The aim is to bring together committed individuals with a desire of building the e-capability of others within the sector. To express your interest in this community please complete the [|NSW online webform].
 * //NSW e-learning community //**

There are only two more webinars this year. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">10 December 2013, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM AESDT E-Learning 3 ways to keep up to date <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">10 December 2013, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM AESDT How can you make content suitable for Augmented Reality? <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please visit the <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">NSW Calendar <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> for more information and details of how you can register.

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The NSW office will be unattended from 23 December 2013 to 10 January 2014 (inclusive).
 * Holiday period close down **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please visit the <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">[|National Calendar] <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> for more information.
 * National Events **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The IMS Australian Regional Learning Impact Awards are open for nominations and close 31 December 2013. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">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 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Learning Impact Award Program <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">website for more information.
 * Upcoming National Conferences **
 * <span style="color: #548dd4; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">The Learning Impact Awards **

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Flex e news provides you with the latest information about Strategy events, funding opportunities and advances in e-learning. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If you missed the latest version of <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">[|Flex e news] <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> you can still view it online.
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Visit our <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">[|website] <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">to see who the E-learning Advisors and Contact Services Advisor are for your state.
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