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CaroleMc 

July to November in the Community

My facilitation skills have been well exercised during this period of time. I've learned more about how to draw people into a community; how to keep refreshing the news; how not to inundate with copious emails; how to encourage and assist members within the community; how to reply relevantly and professionally for the various postings.

My networking has been considerably increased with friends and colleagues all over australia and in other countries. My profile has improved and many more people know me simply because my picture is up there for all to see. So many people I met at Cool Connections knew me and came up to introduce themselves - this gave me a great feeling of 'doing some good'.

My 'connectivism' has been enhanced and I can now use the connections to my advantage and that of my many colleagues far and wide. My reputation on a national scale has moved up a notch and this has given me great confidence.

Experiences in the 2005 networks

March: a quick self-paced lesson in Moodle saw me getting up to speed with the Moodle environment at Education.au I learned very quickly how to make the best use of the tools available.
April: began creating the Digital Storytelling Network as a closed community whilst I practiced some more in Moodle and gained confidence for applying for a network coordinator position
desktop research and more self-paced learning prior to applying for the position of facilitator of the 2005 Networks of the AFL Community, subsequently sent in my application proforma and my updated CV
May: heard that I was one of the successful applicants as a Network coordinator and Community Facilitator, and began working on my strategies for the year in the 2005 Networks of the AFL Community.
June: began work as a facilitator and coordinator and focussed on my plan and the collaborative plan for the 2005 networks community.

Carole @ work 

Carole @ work 

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Carole Networking

Networks of the AFL Community

Networks of the Australian Flexible Learning Community
2005 Successful applications

ACT

Lynn Fletcher

Canberra Institute of Technology
Libraries Focus on Flexible Learning Networks

NSW

Jock Grady

ICVET – TAFE NSW International Centre for VET Teaching & Learning
‘Broad base’ practitioner research network (a so called “collaboratory”) – pertinent especially to the needs of regional VET system and communities.

Beth Hobbs

Western Sydney Institute of TAFE
Network for supporting teaching and learning for business Traineeships Programs.

Matthew Hutchens

Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI)
Network of flexible learning coordinators from across NSW.

Wendy Zammit

NSW TAFE
Network to explore tools for online mentoring and coaching.

NT

Melanie Brenton

Service Industries Training Advisory Council
An Online network for communication and action learning for VET professional involved in the new 2005 Training and Assessment Training Package.

QLD

Michael Sobek

Brisbane Indigenous Media Association Inc.
A network of 6 Indigenous QLD Training Organisations involved with media, performing arts, health and community.

SA

Alison Cheetham

TAFE SA English Language Services
A network for developing the skills of ESL teachers (involved with newly arrived migrants and refugees) in multi-media e-learning and in the facilitation of collaborative online learning projects.

Alison MCAllister

TAFE SA Tea Tree Gully Campus
An established (2003) network of educational managers, teaching practitioners and library staff involved in flexible learning and e-learning of TAFE SA that intends to expand across the 8 campuses of SA, and to include media production staff and to have a focus on Employability Skills.

Alex Shearer

TAFE – School of Plumbing Services
An online network of the national Plumbing and Services Training Advising Group to supplement f2f contact amongst representatives.

TAS

Marcus Ragus and Hayes Alexander
National mobile learning practitioners network.
The Institute of TAFE Tasmania


VIC

Heidi Bradburn
Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
Through the ACPET membership (700+) the proposed network will develop e-learning knowledge and skills especially for those new to the world of e-learning.

Terry Kildea
Kangan Batman Institute
A national structured professional network to share e-learning experiences and promote the value of e-learning of those involved in delivering VET to Indigenous people.

Vanessa Marsh
Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE (GippsTAFE)
Network of building and construction VET practitioners.

Lynne Matheson
(Robyn Jay as the facilitator)
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Literacy online network – a joint initiative between the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre and the Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL)

Carole McCulloch
Macro Dimensions
Digital storytelling network (DSN) – a new network of VET and ACE professionals.

Madeleine Pitt
Chisholm Institute
Emerging Technologies Network. Focus is to share innovative e-learning strategies by VET practitioners.

Josie Rose
AMES
Network exploring the uses of e-portfolios in the learning environment.

Myree Russell
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
e-Performance Network

WA

Stephen McVey
Mandurah Senior College
WA VET in Schools network