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E-learning Resources
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework, its products, resources and support networks offers a wealth of material to the Australian vocational training and education system, visit: [|http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au] International educationalists and business people interested in flexible learning and e-learning will also find the site very useful. The following resources are //just a few// that are highlighted in sessions of ‘Tapping into resources for e-learning’:


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List of Resources for E-learning
[|Toolboxes] - A Toolbox is a collection of high quality resources, suggested learning strategies and supporting material to support online delivery of recognised training packages for vocational training and education. You can customise toolboxes to meet the needs of your learners.

[|Learning Object Repository Network] - is a national network of repositories that contribute via agreed standards to enable the discovery, use and reuse of learning objects. You can search, preview and download leaning objects especially developed for the Australian VTE sector.

[|E-standards for Training] - High quality e-learning content is expensive and time-consuming to produce. Adhering to e-standards results in content that will work with different Learning Management Systems (LMS) and software platforms. This means that the content is easier to repurpose and use in different settings. This site enables e-learning designers to adhere to these standards.

[|//The// //Knowledge Tree: an e-Journal of Learning Innovation//] – is the journal of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework and is one of the leading journals on innovative learning in the world. Three editions have been issued this year. The last edition (Edition 10) published on 11 July explored the impact of innovations in the use of podcasting and voice technologies on global e-learning practice. Edition 11 is due for release on 12 September, and examines the impact of blogging on online communities. The edition features the Seattle based online community facilitator Nancy White of Full Circle Associates. Nancy writes the lead article entitled: ‘Blogs and Community – Launching a new paradigm online community.’

You can talk with Nancy about her article during the ‘live conversation’ using the Elluminate virtual classroom of Tuesday 26 September at 2pm Australian EST. Go to: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=995&password=M.CAFC6FC7CE80143F2E832C0BC949DF This ‘live conversation’ represents a great opportunity to dialogue with Nancy before she conducts her speaking tour around Australia from 11 – 27 October!

[|LearnScope] - focuses on professional development to enhance the skills and understanding that underpin e-Learning and e-business. Visit the site to find some great resources and discussion. In particular, the various State/Territory Managers have much to offer, and this includes the blog run by NSW LearnScope - [|Connections and Conversations]

[|Practical guide to e-learning for Industry] – this online resource, divided into nine major sections, enables businesses to understand what e-learning is about, and to implement e-learning strategies within their organisations.

[|E-resources kit for communities] – a great resource for ‘newbies’ to e-learning especially designed for those working amongst community organisations.

Using PDAs in VTE - Wiki created by Peter Shanks on how to use an HP iPAQ for teaching and learning, specifically an HX2700 running Windows Mobile 5.

[|Copyright Kitchen] - The Copyright Kitchen is a resource for those working in vocational education and training (VET). It breaks up copyright information into categories built around who you are, where you work and the task at hand, this enables you to build answers or recipes that more closely resemble your own circumstances.