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| Monday 14 March 2005 |
Funding Update - 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework
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Details of the full current round up of funding from the
2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework (2005 Framework) are now available. Information includes new and previously
promoted funding to support a range of e-learning activities
and initiatives for 2005. Please note that deadlines for
funding vary.
Funding is now available from the following five project
areas:
1. Creative Community Partnerships (NEW)
2. Indigenous Engagement (NEW)
3. Industry Engagement (NEW)
4. LearnScope
5. Networks of the Australian Flexible Learning Community
Funding details follow:
1. Creative Community Partnerships (NEW)
For the first time funding is available for community-based
or regional development initiatives to increase the use
of, and demand for, e-learning in communities.
E-learning Creative Community Partnerships is a new Project
under the 2005 Framework. The Project has AUD$220,000
available for at least eight existing community or regional
development initiatives.
The selected communities will each have a supported community
leader and will develop a specific consultation and implementation
plan to meet local needs.
Further information and application forms can be found
at: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/CommunityPartnerships
or contact Project Manager Mary Hannan, tel: (02) 6274
9508 or email: m.hannan@ala.asn.au
Applications close on Monday 11 April 2005.
2. Indigenous Engagement (NEW)
Indigenous students studying in the VET system will be
the ultimate winners of a new Project of the 2005 Framework
which aims to embed e-learning within Indigenous communities.
Under the Project, approximately AUD$500,000 is being
offered to ensure the long-term sustainability of e-learning
within Indigenous communities. Expressions of Interest
are now actively being sought from registered training
organisations (RTOs), as well as consortia groups partnering
with RTOs.
Funding is available in three specific areas:
1. Links to Employment (Expression of Interest).
2. Capacity-building through e-learning (Targeted Initiative).
3. Project Champions (Expressions of Interest).
Organisations interested in submitting an Expression of
Interest for any of the above initiatives should contact
Rhonda Appo, Project Manager, tel: (07) 3227 8672, mobile:
0439 678 412 or email: rhonda.appo@det.qld.gov.au
3. Industry Engagement
The Industry Engagement Project aims to increase industry
use of e-learning in nationally recognised workplace learning.
The Project will develop sector-specific strategies to
meet the different e-learning needs of industry and enterprise
in close consultation with different industry areas and
Skills Councils in two ways:
E-learning Exemplars (NEW)
Industry groups are being urged to apply for funding to
take part in a new Project which aims to dramatically
increase the use of e-learning in industry.
Engaging Industry is a new Project under the 2005 Framework.
Industry plays a crucial role in the VET system and this
project aims to increase industry use of e-learning in
nationally recognised workplace learning.
Each successful project proposal will receive funding
up to AUD$50,000 to develop and implement a business plan
that produces and uses an e-learning exemplar demonstration
product (e-learning exemplar). Organisations will need
to contribute the equivalent of half of the funding, either
in staff time, infrastructure or other support. Put simply,
an e-learning exemplar is a tool that can be used by businesses
to train staff.
Applications close on Thursday 5 May 2005.
Industry advocates for e-learning
Up to 15 industry areas and peak industry bodies have
been invited to nominate an 'e-champion' to lead the implementation
of e-learning in their industry area or enterprise group.
Funding and support will be available for 10 to 15 e-champions
to enable them to work as ambassadors of e-learning, and
to guide and promote e-learning implementation in their
industry area or to members of their peak industry body.
Applications to be e-learning champions close on
Thursday 31 March 2005, 5pm Eastern Standard Time.
For more information on both E-learning Exemplars and
Industry Advocates for E-learning please visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/industry
or contact Project Manager Jenny Dodd, tel: (02) 62074955
or 0408 514 183, or email: jenny.dodd@cit.act.edu.au
4. LearnScope
LearnScope focuses on professional development to enhance
the professional skills that underpin e-learning and e-business.
LearnScope will provide AUD$3.6 million funding to teams
and individuals within RTOs or those in partnership with
an RTO wanting to increase their ability to deliver training
using new technologies.
Team projects will have a focus on exploring e-learning
and/or e-business options and approaches within an educational
framework while individual LearnScope projects may fall
into one of three categories:
Innovation - for individuals who are motivated and
experienced in e-learning and want to explore new and
innovative ideas in e-learning and e-business where
there is a clearly identified link to one or more of
the priority areas.
Leadership - for individuals who are motivated and
experienced in e-learning and want to take on a leadership
role either within their organisations or across the
VET system in implementing new and innovative ideas
in e-learning and e-business, and where there is a clearly
identified link to one or more of the priority areas.
Management - for individuals in a management role
who wish to better understand the complexities of, and
plan strategically for, e-learning and e-business.
Applications for LearnScope professional development grants
for eligible VET professionals are now open.
The LearnScope State and Territory Managers are available
to assist with any questions about project ideas or completing
the application forms. For contact details or for more
information visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/LearnScope
Applications close on Friday 18 March 2005, 5pm
Eastern Standard Time.
5. Networks of the Australian Flexible Learning Community
Funding opportunities are available through the Networks
of the Australian Flexible Learning Community Project,
which aims to advance the VET system in establishing sustainable
professional learning practices within an environment
of predominantly online networking, knowledge sharing
and knowledge management.
The Project will provide funding for up to 20 networks
focused on the development and implementation of e-learning.
Funding of up to AUD$7500 is available to each successful
facilitator of a new or established network.
The Project will initiate and sustain a series of online
environments and face-to-face events which enable learning
to take place by:
consolidating and extending existing VET professional
networks
making new connections between VET staff, industry,
researchers, professional groups, enterprises and communities
facilitating the exchange and capture of explicit
and tacit knowledge about e-learning and its applications
within the VET system
coordinating linkages and online activities with
relevant National and State and Territory based initiatives.
Applications for the Networks of the Australian Flexible
Learning Community professional development grants for
eligible VET professionals are now open.
For more information about the Networks of the Australian
Flexible Learning Community Project, contact the Project
Manager Cathy Baxter, tel: (02) 6207 4891.
For guidelines and application forms contact Cathy Baxter
or Jyothi Jayaram, tel: (02) 6207 4832, or visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/pd/
Applications close on Friday 18 March 2005, 5pm
Eastern Standard Time.
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March 15, 2005
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