1. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au Seeding > Supporting > Sustaining = Growing eLearning capability TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

2. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE NSW eHub – integrated service approach to supporting Institutes TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack TAFE NSW eHub - Key focus areas: Learning experiences Capability Knowledge sharing

3. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE eHub – operating principles Partner with Institutes in eLearning initiatives Align all work to Institutes’ strategic priorities Design learning experiences and solutions Minimise duplication of effort across TAFE NSW Research and share good practice Develop state-wide eLearning capability Foster innovation and collaboration Support e-standards implementation TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

4. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack TAFE eHub - human capital and expertise Interoperability standards Metadata Learning design Graphic design Teacher capability development Knowledge sharing eLearning resources Web accessibility

5. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack TAFE eCommunities Key state-wide initiatives TAFE Connects

6. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

7. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE Connects TAFE Connects – Thursday series Topics - Term 1, 2012 # 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

8. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE Connects Series TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack TAFE Connects TAFE Connects - Tuesday series Topics - Term 1, 2012 # 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

9. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

10. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack 2011 projects ProjectsLead Institute Percentage Complete Estimated completion date 1TAE Learning design and developmentIllawarra / Western100%– eLearning and eFacilitationIllawarra / Western100%- 2eAssessmentNorth Coast100%– 3 Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) Phase 1 completed |Phase 2 underway Riverina / New England–TBA 4 LOCO – Learning object composer Phase 1 completed | Phase 2 underway South Western Sydney / Western Sydney –TBA 5 ICT literacy Phase 1 completed | Phase 2 underway Northern Sydney–TBA 6 Mobile learning Phase 1 completed |Phase 2 underway NCI/SI –TBA 7 Professional development and compliance Phase 1 completed | Phase 2 underway Western Sydney / Hunter–TBA 8Social mediaSydney100%– 9Metadata schema for higher educationSydney100%– 10Universal design for learningWestern Sydney100%– http://ecommunities.tafensw.edu.au/

11. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au 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 1 completed | Phase 2 underway The phase 2 version will include QTI output for Sakai and mobile. Go to LOCO information and beta versionLOCO information and beta version This project supports TAFE NSW higher education (HE) delivery. Deliverables include: 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 completed. Go to Metadata guidelinesMetadata guidelines TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

12. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack Recognition collaboration space Equella graphics collection Moodle information | templates | database | forum for evidence collection | collaboration | consultation Go to Peer recognitionPeer recognition 170 icons in five colours and four sizes Available in Equella Go to Equella Graphics CollectionEquella Graphics Collection

13. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au This project aims to build teacher understanding of: the principles of UDL; and the benefits of applying these principles when developing eLearning resources to ensure they are accessible, interoperable, useable, customisable and sharable. Deliverables include: 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. Project completed. Go to UDLUDL eLearning & eFacilitationUniversal design for learning (UDL) and accessibility Resources to support capability building in learning design pedagogy and eFacilitation aligned to: TAEDEL502A: Provide advanced facilitation practices TAADEL501B: Facilitate eLearning TAEPDD501A: Maintain and enhance professional practice. Project completed Go to eFacilitationeFacilitation TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

14. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au 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 Project completed. Go to Designing eResourcesDesigning eResources TAE 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. Project completed. Go to eAssessmenteAssessment & development TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

15. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au Skilling teachers in the fast growing areas of social media and application to teaching and learning. Deliverables include: resources and information on using social media for education available in eCommunities case studies of good educational practice launch of TAFE Connects ‘series’ on social media with four topics exploring practice in social media for teaching and learning, and student engagement (term 1, 2012). TAFE Connect Social Media recording Social Media recording Project completed. Go to Social mediaSocial media Investigate mobile learning pedagogy, good practice, practical know-how and related tools applicable in teaching and learning, including ‘apps’. Deliverables include: resources to support teachers in mobile learning a trial of mobile learning (use of iPads and apps) – term 1, 2012 a Get Mobile recording of a TAFE Connects session with Thom Cochrane, globally recognised expert in mobile learning.Get Mobile recording Phase 1 completed | Phase 2 underway Go to Get mobileGet mobile Get Mobile: Mobile learningSocial media TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

16. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au Build teacher skills to support the adoption of eLearning systems and associated tools. Deliverables include: 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 completed | Phase 2 underway Go to ICT literacyICT literacy Fostering professional conversations and sharing effective LLN teaching and learning approaches amongst vocational and LLN teachers across TAFENSW. Deliverables include: curated LLN resources to support TAELLN401A Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills LLN case studies on approaches to supporting the integration LLN teaching approaches. Phase 1 completed | Phase 2 underway Go to LLNLLN TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack Digital literacy Language, literacy & numeracy

17. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au A TAFE NSW collection of existing PD and compliance training used in Institutes and downloadable as Moodle courses via Equella for Institute customisation. Deliverables include: 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 completed | Phase 2 underway Go to PD and CompliancePD and Compliance Professional development and compliance resources TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack

18. © 2012 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack ProjectsLead Institute(s)Completion Date 1 Designing online learningHunter / WSITBC 2 Higher educationWSI/NCITBC 3 Trades and technologyIllawarraTBC 4 Transition/implementation of Moodle 2 /linking to EquellaWSI/NCITBC 5 Using technology to engage students in remote and multi-sitesWestern InstituteTBC 6 LLN - Phase 2Riverina/NEITBC 7 ICT literacy - Phase 2NSITBC 8 Learning object composer (LOCO) - Phase 2 Standards for packaging content to export to multiple LMSs SWSI/WSI/NSITBC 9 Professional development resources - Phase 2WSI/HunterTBC 10 Mobile learning - Phase 2NCI/SITBC http://ecommunities.tafensw.edu.au/ 2012 projects

19. © 2011 Department of Education and Communities, TAFE NSW eLearning Hub | www.ehub.tafensw.edu.au Your Institute contacts InstituteContact Position HunterMark PrimmerDirector, Workforce Development IllawarraSusan GronowManager, Organisational Learning and Development New EnglandAnne BowdenA/Manager, Educational Planning and Development 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 and Technology SydneyRobby WeatherleyDirector, Workforce Development Western SydneyLouise TurnbullManager, Workforce Capability WesternJen BattenManager, Learning and Innovation TAFE eHub-Institute Communication Pack