© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | Seeding > Supporting > Sustaining = growing e-learning capability TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE eHub – integrated service approach to supporting Institutes TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack TAFE eHub - Key focus areas Learning Experiences Capability Knowledge sharing

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE eHub –Operating Principles Partner with Institutes in e-learning initiatives Align all work to Institute strategic priorities Design learning experiences and solutions Minimise duplication of effort across TAFE NSW Research and share good practice Develop state-wide e-learning Capability Foster innovation and collaboration Support e-standards implementation TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack TAFE eHub-Human Capital & expertise Interoperability standards Metadata Learning design Graphic Design Teacher capability development Knowledge sharing eLearning resources Web accessibility

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack TAFE eCommunities Key State-wide Initiatives TAFE Connects

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack Integrated Service approach e-Resources Professional conversations and knowledge sharing Capability development

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© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE Connects TAFE Connects Topics Term # 1: Thursday March 1: eLearning and the changing VET landscape # 2: Thursday March 8: Moodle for learning - Beyond the basics # 3: Thursday March 15: Numeracy skills for work # 4: Thursday March 22: Structure documents for accessibility # 5: Thursday March 29: Developing digital literacy # 6: Thursday April 5: Building Online Communities TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE Connects Series TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack Topics: Term # 1: Tuesday March 6: Customising Facebook pages # 2: Tuesday March 13: Learning design for Social Media and Twitter # 3: Tuesday March 20: Personal learning networks # 4: Tuesday March 27: Libraries and Social Media

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© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack Current projects ProjectsLead Institute Percentage Complete Estimate Completion Date 1TAE Learning design and developmentIllawarra / Western40%31 March 2012 eLearning and eFacilitationIllawarra / Western80%31 Dec eAssessmentNorth Coast40%31 March Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)Riverina / New England35%31 March LOCO – Learning Object ComposerSouth Western Sydney95%31 Dec ICT LiteracyNorthern Sydney45%31 March Mobile Learning Hunter 40%31 March Professional Development and ComplianceWestern Sydney25%31 March Social MediaSydney35%31 March Meta data schema for Higher EducationSydney95%31 Dec Universal design for learningWestern Sydney30%28 Feb

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | Learning Object Composer Metadata schema – Higher Ed An easy to use online assessment tool allowing teachers to: create quizzes and resources, export to MS Word, Moodle and html publish quizzes and resources to Equella. Phase 2 version to include QTI output for Sakai and mobile. Project complete Go to LOCO information and beta versionLOCO information and beta version This project supports TAFE NSW Higher Education (HE) delivery. A HE collection set up in Equella to house HE resources HE metadata guidelines, specifications and definitions developed to assist the description, discovery and contribution of TAFE NSW HE resources to Equella. Project complete Go to Metadata guidelinesMetadata guidelines TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack Recognition collaboration space Equella Graphics Collection Moodle information, templates, database and forum for evidence collection, collaboration and consultation. Go to Peer recognitionPeer recognition 170 icons in 5 colours and 4 sizes available in Equella. Go to Equella Graphics CollectionEquella Graphics Collection

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | This project aims to build teacher understanding of the principles of UDL, the benefits of applying UDL principles when developing e-Learning resources to ensure they are accessible, interoperable, useable, customisable and sharable. A compilation of quality resources about UDL, including quick tips, checklists and tools. Case studies to support teachers in the creation and sharing of digital content which meets relevant accessibility standards. Completion date: 29 February 2012 Go to UDLUDL eFacilitation and eLearningUniversal Design Learning (UDL) & Accessibility Resources to support capability building in learning design pedagogy and eFacilitation aligned to: TAEDEL502A: Provide advanced facilitation practices, TAADEL501B: Facilitate eLearning, and TAEPDD501A: Maintain and Enhance professional practice. Completion date: 31 Jan 2012 Go to eFacilitationeFacilitation TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | Resources and task based projects to support capability building in the design and development of eLearning resources mapped to: TAEDEL403A Coordinate and facilitate distance- based education. TAEDES502A Design and develop learning resources TAEDES503B Design and develop eLearning resources TAELLN401A Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills: Video case studies All resources are to be accessible via eCommunities and downloadable via Equella Completion date: 31 March 2012 Go to Designing eResourcesDesigning eResources Learning designeAssessment Supports capability building in eAssessment for TAFE NSW. Deliverables include: Aggregated and adapted resources Rich media case studies A database that provides details of eAssessment digital tools. A professional community of practice to help teachers provide quality eAssessment. Completion date: 31 March 2012 Go to eAssessmenteAssessment eResources & development TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | Skilling teachers in the fast growing areas of social media and application to teaching and learning. Resources and information on using social media for education available in eCommunities Case studies of good educational practice Term : Launch of TAFE Connects ‘series’ on Social Media with four topics exploring practice in social media for teaching and learning, and student engagement. The 2011 TAFE Connect recording Social Media recording Social Media recording Completion date: 31 March 2012 Go to Social media.Social media Investigate mobile learning pedagogy, good practice, practical know-how and related tools applicable in teaching and learning, including ‘apps’ Resources to support teachers in mobile learning A term trial of mobile learning (use of iPads & apps A 2011 Get Mobile recording of TAFE Connects session with Thom Cochrane, globally recognised expert in mobile learning,Get Mobile recording Completion date : 31 March 2012 Go to Get mobile.Get mobile Get MobileSocial Media TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | Build teacher skills to support the adoption of eLearning systems and associated tools Curated and aggregated resources accessible via Equella ICT Framework (levels 1-6) and self-assessment tool enabling teachers to assess current skill levels and access relevant resources that address their digital literacy needs Phase 1 completion date : 31 March 2012 Go to ICT literacy ICT literacy Fostering professional conversations and sharing effective LLN teaching and learning approaches amongst vocational and LLN teachers across TAFENSW Curated and aggregated LLN resources to support TAELLN401A Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills. Seven rich media LLN case studies on approaches to supporting the integration LLN teaching approaches Phase 1 completion date : 31 March 2012 Go to LLNLLN TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack Digital literacy Language, literacy & numeracy

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | A TAFE NSW collection of existing PD and compliance training used in Institutes and downloadable as Moodle courses via Equella for institute customisation. Compiled list of existing Institute courses identifying duplication and gaps for development and/or QA prior to uploading to Equella in Moodle course format Step by step recording of the back up and restore process for courses from Equella into Institute LMSs. Phase 1 completion date : 31 March 2012 Go to PD and CompliancePD and Compliance Professional Development and Compliance resources TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

© 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | Your Institute Contacts Institute Contact 25 November 2011 Position HunterMark PrimmerDirector, Workforce Development IllawarraLucy ArundellDirector Strategy & Development New EnglandAnne BowdenLearning and Assessment Development Coordinator North CoastChrishna DixonManager, Library Services and Learning Technologies Northern SydneyScott ThomsonManager, Knowledge and Information Services RiverinaLeanne HoganR/Manager, Online Learning Technologies South Western SydneyJulie CollaredaManager, Innovation & Technology SydneyRobby WeatherleyDirector, Workforce Development Western SydneyLouise TurnbullA/Manager Workforce Capability WesternJen BattenManager Learning & Innovation TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack