1. Online module for professional development of TAFE staff in utilizing online resources from the Library Brenda Burr Reference Librarian (Wantirna / Croydon) TRIG forum August 29 th, 2003 Holmesglen

2. Aims To develop a WebCT module to be used in the Professional development / ICT training of TAFE staff in utilizing and linking to library resources for online delivery Develop and promote access to library and web resources/links for teachers involved in flexible learning/e- learning including –Online journals/articles and data sources (Databases) –Infogates –Online reserve –Creating persistant links to articles from databases and online reserve

3. Professional development Creating online course materials using WebCT WebCT course management Use of online quizzes Writing clear instructions Visual design and layout concepts Provide support for teachers in using ICT technologies to deliver access to library resources Develop teaching/facilitating strategies for online learning

4. Collaboration Project facilitator - Library staff (Brenda Burr) Teacher – Art department Teacher – Community Services department Project manager – Lilian Austin (Learning Strategies) Teachers –Promote library resources and services –Consider how online resources can be used in teaching delivery –Trial with teachers and review

5. Funding Backfill for Library staff member 10 hours each of teachers’ time Graphic design Project to be completed by end of October 2003.

6. Linking to online library resources

7. Benefits of being involved in Learnscope Professional development Networking with teachers Networking with Learning Strategies Promotion of library (Library resources, services and skills of staff) Development of useful resources or tools Assert Library’s relevance in the e-learning arena

8. Advice Be certain of project aims and objectives Keep it manageable Collaborative projects (the good, the bad and the ugly) Be prepared for the paperwork and road-shows Go for it, and have fun!