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Camtasia
Put video to work in your teaching!  Give your presentation once—share it as many times as you want.  The College has recently acquired 50 licences for Camtasia Studio desktop capture software. [more] 

 

New eLearning site for staff is up and running
The new site is live!  This is a vastly expanded version of what was previously available on Centralnet, and now it's available off-campus.  Expect to see even more information added to each section as we add more material to assist you with bringing innovative practice to your classes.  If you have any suggestions, please contact helpelearning@central.wa.edu.au.

Using the power of podcasting to enhance learning
Walk across any campus and you will see iPods, MP3 players and other types of portable media devices everywhere you look. These devices have become a way of life for today’s students and a growing number of educators are starting to capitalize on it through podcasting. [more]

Trial of synchronous web technologies
The adoption and use of the Blackboard learning management system at Central TAFE to support the delivery of vocational education and training provides the ideal platform to take advantage of a new generation of collaborative and communication learning technologies.  One set of technologies that promises to maximise learner choice and support multiple forms of interaction are synchronous on-line collaborative tools. [more]

 

Links

Flex e-news
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework's monthly newsletter

Eliterate
A blog maintained by Michael Feldstein, a prominent figure in eLearning for higher education.

Education.au
News from Australia's leading ICT agency.

Stephen's Web
Website of Stephen Downes, a specialist in online learning, content syndication, and new media.