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


 * What’s news? **

Our website is changing to meet the requirements of WCAG 2.0 and Level AA conformance standards W3C. If you missed the December newsletter which outlined some of the key changes being made to our website you can still access it via the NSW Innovations Wiki.

The [|Teacher/Trainer E-Learning Toolkit] can help you to better understand the minimum web and desktop-based functionality requirements needed to support e-learning in vocational education and training (VET) organisations.
 * //Did you know…….//**


 * NSW Update **

Several new programs have been added to the NSW Professional Development Calendar, this includes • **//Getting started in e-learning design//** (Online) commencing 30 April 2013 • **//Using social media with learners//** commencing 3 May 2013 • **//Universal design workshop//** – this workshop is in danger of being cancelled. If you are planning to attend please register as soon as possible to avoid being disappointed. Minimum numbers apply. • Our next **//Quick Glance//** webinar is 18 March 2013. Please visit the NSW Calendar Professional Development Calendar for more information.


 * National Events **

Up and coming online events on the National Calendar for March include: Please note some sessions require registration. Please visit [|the National Calendar] for more information.
 * Accessibility Tools in Blackboard Collaborate - Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 1:30 – 3pm
 * Backpack & Beyond: Open Badges for Skill Sharing - Thursday, 21 Mar 2013, 10:30 –11:30am AUSEDT


 * //Did you know…….//**

E-Learning for Industry is offering free lunchtime webinars– details are available from the [|E-Learning for Industry] website

If you missed the latest version of [|Flex e news] you can still view it online. Make sure you check-out the top selling toolboxes in 2012.


 * Contact us **

Each State and Territory has an E-Learning Coordinator and Content Services Advisor. Please visit our [|website] for their contact details.