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Welcome to the latest news and events information from the 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework (2005 Framework). Our aim is to provide you with a one-stop-shop for breaking news and information about the 2005 Framework, its products, resources and networks.

If you missed the February edition of Flex e-News go to: Flex e-News February
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Funding Update - 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework
Details of the full current round up of funding from the 2005 Australian Flexible Learning 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.
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AUD$500,000 funding available to embed e-learning in Indigenous communities
Indigenous students studying in the vocational education and training system will be the ultimate winners of a new Project of the 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework which aims to embed e-learning within Indigenous communities.
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New funding available to expand e-learning in communities
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.
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New Funding Available for Industry E-learning Exemplar Projects
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.
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2005 Framework at the Forefront of Cross-Government ICT Commitment
Australia's education and training ministers have agreed to continue working together to improve educational outcomes through the use of information and communications technology (ICT).
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Launch of Series 7 Flexible Learning Toolboxes!
A new innovative range of Flexible Learning Toolboxes is currently being released through the 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework to support eight different training packages - including Sport Industry, Health, Transport and Distribution, Correctional Services - and many more.
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Hungry Jack's Strives for Better Training, Along with Better Burgers
Hungry Jack’s already claims its burgers are better. But an e-learning training trial, held at the international fast food chain’s South Australia and Tasmania outlets last year, found that Hungry Jack’s is also keen to lead the way in employee training.
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Skilling Australia Paper highlights need for online training materials
A new ‘one stop shop’ for online training materials for vocational education and training teachers and trainers throughout Australia has been highlighted as a priority in the Department of Employment, Science and Training Directions Paper, Skilling Australia – New Directions for Vocational Education and Training.
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VET students: are they ready for our brave new world?
Policy-makers predict that learning in the future will happen in a range of places, using a range of technologies, based on local and global social relationships, but are Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) students ready to take on this brave new world?
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Indigenous Students Star in Online Art Exhibition
Indigenous students from the Northern Territory have combined artistic talent with newly acquired website design skills to develop their own online exhibition.
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‘Lurkers’ online: are students learning from their peers or simply being overlooked in today’s virtual classrooms?
All teachers are familiar with students who do not take part in class discussions. But what would you do if your class was online and you never physically saw any of your students? How would you know if those who don’t take part are really learning anything at all?
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Applications are rolling in from VET professionals who are keen to become facilitators of an online ‘e-learning’ network! If you haven’t already applied for funding you still have until this Friday 18 March to do so. Go to http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/networks for an application form.

This year, your Learning Community will be known as the 2005 Networks Community Forum and you will be able to access it via the link above.

What will the 2005 Networks Community Forum offer you? A team of three facilitators will put together a range of professional development activities including synchronous, interactive discussion opportunities. There will be spaces for a number of discussion groups who have always been part of the Community as well as new groups who would like to come onboard!

The 2005 Networks Community Forum will link to the newly funded e-learning networks. There will also be links to the new Projects under the 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework (2005 Framework) - Indigenous Engagement, Industry Engagement and e-learning Creative Community Partnerships. And a link to LearnScope will continue to be available.
 
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Last updated: April 7, 2005