$1.1m funding to develop e-learning Toolboxes

Registered training organisations (RTOs) throughout Australia can now apply for a share of $1.1 million in funding to develop Flexible Learning Toolboxes (Toolboxes).

The national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), is looking to fund and support the development of Toolboxes which address e-learning development priorities for key skills shortage areas, identified in consultation with Industry Skills Councils.

Toolboxes are high quality, cost effective interactive e-learning and assessment resources featuring scenarios, images and activities which make learning more engaging and flexible. Toolboxes can be purchased on CD-ROM and installed on a server or used on a stand alone computer.

Toolboxes developed in 2010 should build on or re-use existing Toolbox resources and include a sustainability/green skills focus.

Toolbox Business Manager, Harriet Wakelam, is encouraging all RTOs to consider applying for funding.

“Whether a TAFE, private or enterprise RTO, Toolbox development is a great way to become involved in the production of high quality e-learning content,” she said.

Submissions close at 12.00 noon (AEDST) on 16 February 2010.

For more information and to view the 2010 guidelines (including a full list of priority training packages), visit: http://toolboxes.flexiblelearning.net.au/tenders/2010/development.htm

To view past Toolboxes, visit: http://toolboxes.flexiblelearning.net.au/preview/byseries.htm

For case studies on past Toolbox projects, visit:

• Toolbox strengthens awareness of Indigenous culture
   
• Young people shop for real world skills

If you have an idea for Toolbox development, contact Harriet Wakelam on (03) 9661 8714 or harriet.wakelam [at] eworks.edu.au (Please replace at with @ to use the email address).

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Published on 20/01/2010