E -workshops

Just received an email about some workshops on e-teaching - if you're interested pls let Philip know before you register.

Professional Development Workshops

2007

E-Learning Workshops

The Department of Education and Training is committed to supporting Professional Development for practitioners involved in the delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET) across the sectors in WA.

This program of training and learning opportunities is one of a number of strategies, supported by the Department, that will assist in maintaining a base of highly skilled VET practitioners.

Podcasting : Basic

Podcasting is a much talked about innovative practice and many VET practitioners are starting to see the practical applications for teaching, learning and assessment. These hands on workshops will enable participants to find out what the hype is about and give it a go themselves.

Date: Wednesday, 1 August 2007 Time: 8.30am - 12.15pm (registration 8.15am)

Location: WestOne Services, 1 Prospect Place, West Perth

Facilitator: TBA

Mobile Technologies : Basic

Mobile technologies are now part of everyday - from mobile phones to advanced pocket organisers. These workshops will look at the current and future trends of mobile technologies and how they are being applied in the VET sector. This is a hands-on workshop and practitioners will be able to have a go at using the devices to support their VET practice.

Date: Wednesday, 1 August 2007 Time: 12.45pm – 4.30pm (registration 12.30pm)

Location: WestOne Services, 1 Prospect Place, West Perth

Facilitator: TBA

Digital Storytelling

Digital storytelling now plays a strong role in the VET sector. This hands-on workshop will explore how others in the VET sector are using digital stories as well as providing practitioners with a supportive environment so that they can build their own digital story.

Date: Wednesday, 5 September 2007 Time: 8.30am - 12.15pm (registration 8.15am)

Location: WestOne Services, 1 Prospect Place, West Perth

Facilitator: TBA

CMS, LMS or Web 2.0 the way to Go : Basic

What is LMS, CMS and Web2.0 and how can these support organisational teaching. Learning and assessment needs? This hands on workshop explores all three and looks at their pros and cons.

Date: Wednesday, 5 September 2007 Time: 12.45pm – 4.30pm (registration 12.30pm)

Location: WestOne Services, 1 Prospect Place, West Perth

Facilitator: Sandra Robinson

Adopting E-Learning in Small RTOs

This workshop focuses on the preliminary steps towards adopting 'best fit' infrastructure to support the RTOs teaching, learning and assessment requirements.

Date: Friday, 14 September 2007 Time: 8.30am - 12.15pm (registration 8.15am)

Location: SIDE Learning Technology Centre, 164-194 Oxford Street, Leederville

Facilitator: TBA

Using Web Conferencing in the Workplace

Web conferencing is increasingly being used as a standard e-business practice. This workshop will enable practitioners to explore the basic principles and more importantly to focus on the methodologies of using these effectively.

Date: Friday, 14 September 2007 Time: 12.45pm – 4.30pm (registration 12.30pm)

Location: SIDE Learning Technology Centre, 164-194 Oxford Street, Leederville

Facilitator: TBA

How to Register for the Workshops

To register:	Register online by following the prompts at: https://corpsystraining.wa.gov.au/VetRegOnline/EventCalendar.aspx?Reset=Y For assistance, contact Michelle Robinson on 08 9264 4681 or email michelle.robinson2@det.wa.edu.au
Cost:	$55.00 (incl. GST) for a half day workshop $99.00 (incl. GST) for a full day workshop This professional development opportunity is heavily subsidised by the Department of Education and Training.
Your input:	Let us know what you want from these workshops and if you have any special needs when you register.
Enquiries:	Phone: 08 9264 4681 Fax: 08 9264 4688
Close of registrations: Registrations close 5 working days prior to the date of the workshop
Statements of attendance will be issued to participants after the event.