ecomnsw06




 * NSW LearnScope** and **Western Institute, BA & IT, TAFE NSW** will co-host an open networked learning event on Monday 20th November 2006 in Coonamble - TAFE NSW.

The focus of this event is to engage participants in collaborative knowledge building activity as part of a networked learning event using e-learning platforms such as [|Breeze], [|Flickr], [|del.icio.us], Wikispaces, [|Podomatic] and [|Blip.TV].

An open invitation will be extended to those interested in engaging learners using new and emergent communication technologies via a **[|Breeze Session - 1.30 PM > 2.30 PM.]**


 * The sessions objectives are as follows ;**
 * to engage educators in a collaborative learning experience utilising a range of social softwares
 * to engage educators in a collaborative learning experience utilising a range of mobile communication devices
 * to engage educators in a collaborative learning experience utilising a range of synchronous online platforms including (but not limited to) Breeze.
 * to showcase and disaggregate educators experience of working within rural, regional and remote locations
 * to proactively explore the strength based approaches needed to engage managers and IT staff in enabling access to communication technologies who work within rural, regional and remote locations
 * to encourage online communication between all stakeholders in the training programs for trainees in the North West area of NSW.

This event will also workshop the use of podcasting, blogging, mobile-blogging, social bookmarking ............. in a teaching and learning context


 * All enquiries to :**

carolyn.laycock [ at ] tafensw.edu.au alexander.hayes [ at ] det .nsw.edu.au

**Timetable : Schedule : Something To Break.**
Monday - 20th November 2006.

Breakfast Networking Discussion - Networked Learning : Issues, Alliances and Network Needs - Venue TBA.
 * 8.30 AM - 9.30 AM**

Presentation Setup - Coonamble
 * 9.30 AM - 10.00 AM**


 * 10.00 AM - 10.30 AM**


 * Presentation 1** : Alex Hayes, NSW LearnScope Project Officer - //**The Networked Learning Effect**//

- also featuring Tony Whittingham's [|' Use Of Technologies in A Tafe Classroom ']


 * Presentation 2** : Carolyn Laycock, BA & IT Manager - //**The Need To Improve Communication and Networks**//

Coffee : Tea (a.) Collaborative **Wiki** activity- gateway to participants sites and research (b.) Demonstration of how to use this platform in an educational setting - see more educational resources over at [|http://engageme.net]
 * 10.30 AM - 11.00 AM**

Workshop (a.) Collaborative **podcasting** activity - see [|http://nswlearnscope.podomatic.com] Discussion focus : Strength based approaches needed to engage managers and IT staff in enabling access to communication technologies who work within rural, regional and remote locations
 * 11.30 AM - 12.00 AM**

Workshop Collaborative **Video blogging** activity - see [|http://nswlearnscope.blip.tv] - Short video interviews which showcase assessment potential for educators in remote locations as part of workplace RPL.
 * 12.00 AM - 12.30 PM**

Lunch - Network
 * 12.30PM - 1.30 PM**

Collaborative **Breeze Session** - http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/ecomnsw06 Host : Alex Hayes / Stephan Ridgway / Merelyn Treanor Topic : Issues / Advantages Of Using Synchronous Communication Technologies in Regional, Rural and Remote Locations : Alternatives and Solutions
 * 1.30 PM - 2.30 PM**

Coffee : Tea Collaborative **Blogging** activity - see [|http://nswlearnscope.com] Notes / Pre-reading : See Marg O'Connel's excellent paper blogging activity at http://seeking.wikispaces.com/Blogs+and+learning
 * 2.30 PM - 3.00 PM**

Collaborative **Elluminate** activity - AFLF Networks Event Topic : Why and How Are Business Using E-Learning ? - [|Elluminate]
 * 3.00 PM - 3.30 PM**

Wrap up : Alex Hayes - AFLF information session - see [|http://www.flexiblelearing.net.au] for more information. - NSW LearnScope 2007 information session.
 * 4.00 PM - 4.30 PM**


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