The 2012-2015 NATIONAL VET E-LEARNING STRATEGY

CO-INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES2012/2013

• What's this all about?• Where does this money come from?• Are we eligible to apply?• What do we need to know?• What's involved in running a project?• Are there different types of project?• What would be expected of us?• What is a ‘good application’?

This presentation will cover…

www.flexiblelearning.net.au

1. Emerging Technology Trials

2. E-learning for Participation & Skills• Pre-Vocational• Vocational• Pathways to Higher Education

No. 1Emerging Technology Trials

http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au/research/emerging_technology_trials/index.php

Emerging Technology Trials…in a nutshell….

Amount: Up to $20,000 (+ GST)

Purpose: To fund trials of new and emerging technologies which will increase VET sector capacity to facilitate new ways of learning using technology.

Who can apply: Business, Community & RTO’s(must have an RTO as a partner)

Applications close: August 10th 2012 (5pm AEST)

Trials must be….

• Innovative and emergent• Must demonstrate innovative use of new technologies…not currently or widely

implemented in the VET sector.

• Learner focused• Must aim to improve learning outcomes, and must include a trial with a learner group.

• Applicable and re-usable• Needs to have potential benefits and application for the wider VET sector

• Accessible and deployable• Technologies trialled must be widely available (or expected to be soon), and either

comply with national accessibillity standards or the scope of trial includes investigation of the means to make it accessible.

Examples

• e-assessment

• eBooks (especially EPUB)

• mobile technologies, including apps and app development methods

• guidelines for training organisations addressing the practice of teachers and learners bringing their own devices (BYOD)

• application of advanced multi-touch technologies eg gesture-based, smart/interactive TV, large screens and tables etc

• Other…providing the technology has potential educational benefits for the wider national training system

http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au/research/emerging_technology_trials/index.php

What has been funded before?

Where are the Guidelines and Application form?

No. 2E-learning for Participation & Skills

http://participationandskills.wikispaces.com/

E-learning for Participation & Skills…in a nutshell….

Amount: Between $25,000 & $50,000 (+ GST)

Purpose: To deliver e-learning projects and strategies which improve individuals’ access to gain pre-vocational skills, skills in priority employment areas or to pursue educational pathways to gain higher qualifications.

Who can apply: RTOs (in partnership)

Applications close: August 15th 2012 (5pm AEST)

Project streams

Applications are invited for the following streams:

• Pre-vocational

• Vocational

• Pathways to higher qualifications

Target: Learners currently excluded or marginally attached to work and learning; allowing them to gain access to training and skills needed to participate in meaningful and sustainable work.

Previous projects: (Partnerships for Participation)

http://pfp2012.wikispaces.com/

Example on next slide….

Pre-vocational

http://pfp2012.wikispaces.com/

http://pfp2012.wikispaces.com/file/detail/Hunter_Institute_case_study.pdf

Refer:

The National VET Equity Advisory Council

www.nveac.natese.gov.au

Pre-vocational

http://nveac.natese.gov.au

Target: E-learning projects/strategies to improve access to recognised training in priority training areas, such as critical skills and specialist occupations; to maximise workforce participation and meet current and future skills needs.

Previous projects: (Access to Skills)http://accesstoskills.wikispaces.com

Example on next slide….

Vocational

http://accesstoskills.wikispaces.com

http://accesstoskills.wikispaces.com/AS081

Refer:

Skills Australia Skilled Occupation List can be found at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol/

Vocational

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol/

Target: Develop e-learning approaches which support learner pathway programs which lead to Cert IV or higher VET qualifications, recognition for Cert IV level to higher skill sets, entry into higher education and / or enable workforce development initiatives at Cert IV level or higher. (E-portfolios had a strong presence in the last round of projects, e.g. Mahara, PebblePad)

Previous projects: (Pathways to Higher Qualifications)

http://bit.ly/J-J2012HQPP

Pathways to Higher Qualifications

http://bit.ly/J-J2012HQPP

http://mahara.e-skills.com.au/view/view.php?id=3750

• Closes midnight AEST 15 August 2012

• Applications submitted online http://www.participationandskills.net.au

• Funding between $25,000 and $50,000 (ex GST) for projects, plus co-investment

• Submitted by RTO as Lead Agent

Applications (Online)

http://www.participationandskills.net.au

Milestones DateOnline applications close 15 August 2012

Advice to successful applicants 7 September 2012

Induction events held in jurisdictions 10-14 September

Project contracts completed 17 September

Monthly online meetings and wiki updates Oct 2012-May 2013

Collect and collate baseline data from projects November 2012

Business Manager monitors or visits project teams Feb and March 2013

Participation in end of project National ShowcaseIn Melbourne

24 May 2013 (TBC)

• It’s about delivery and engagement…not creating new content.

Re-use and repurpose existing material where possible.

• Include a minimum of 10 learners.

• Partnerships are strongly encouraged.

• Co-investment is required (can be in-kind).

• Must support delivery of training for components of a VET

qualification or skills set – www.training.gov.au

• Take place Sept ‘12 – June ‘13

What you need to know…

http://www.training.gov.au

FAQ

Who can submit an application?

Can I submit more than one application?

Can I save my online application and go back to it later?

Can I copy and paste from Word into the online application?

If my RTO is in one state and learners in the other, which state will my application be assessed in?

Broadband is not available in my region, can I still apply for funding?

What is high speed broadband?

How can I test my broadband connection speed?

Is the amount of the co-investment important?

Does the co-investment need to be cash?

What about intellectual property?

What is e-learning readiness?

Do I have to complete delivery of a full qualification as part of the project?

What is the role of the lead agent?

Which industry areas are being targeted?

If my learner group is unable to use or access the internet, can I still apply for funding?

Answers to these questions and more at:

http://www.participationandskills.net.au/Guidelines+%26+FAQs

HINTS & TIPS(FOR A STRONG APPLICATION)

You

In a Utopian world, the Government would provide money where there was a need…But the reality is…it is not about what you want to do. It’s about what the funding body wants to achieve (which is the reason for the funding). Write your application with this in mind.

• They had a clear explanation (no jargon or ‘in-house’ language)

• Linking to national and state priorities (not just their own)

• A strong justification, identifying needs of the learners & stakeholders

• Evidence of research/understanding

• Strong leadership with relevant skills and experience

• Sustainable & shareable

Characteristics of previously successful applicants

Project Manager

Sundry expenses

$45,000

$5,000

$50,000

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This may be a useful resource…it may help with your

project application, or for anytime you are needing to

put forward a business case for e-learning

Where to now?• Become familiar with the Guidelines

• Gather support from colleagues, managers, partners etc

• Do your research!!!!!

• Talk to me about your ideas:– Marlene Manto (SA E-learning Coordinator)– Phone: 8226 1673– Email: marlene.manto@sa.gov.au

• Write a successful application!