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get into flexible learning lexiblelearning.net.au Indigenous Engagement in E-learning “Lessons Learnt from E-learning Projects” Rhonda Appo

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A presentation by Rhonda Appo on Indigenous Engagement in eLearning This slidecast was produced by Harris Bromly through funding provided by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework's 2008 E-learning Innovations business activity. For more information visit http://nswinnovations.wikispaces.com/088

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Indigenous Engagement

in E-learning

“Lessons Learnt from E-learning Projects”

Rhonda Appo

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Context

• Massive under representation of Indigenous people in

vocation education and training (VET) and broadly

• Poor infrastructure, if any

• Social disengagement and exclusion

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Funded projects

• Open Learning Institute of TAFE (QLD)

• NSW North Coast Institute of TAFE (NSW)

• Charles Darwin University (NT)

• TAFE NSW Western Institute (NSW, WA)

• Cultural Recreation and Tourism Training Advisory Council (NT, WA, QLD)

• Mount Isa Institute of TAFE (QLD) TAFE NSW Western Institute (NSW)

• Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE (VIC)

• Kimberley College of TAFE (WA)

• Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (QLD)

• Tropical North Queensland TAFE (QLD)

• JobTrain WA Pty Ltd (WA).

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Location• Google Earth (showing each of the locations)

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Micro e-business – Arnhem Land

• Keeping traditional peoples on their homelands by

bringing technology to them

• Language and cultural knowledge shared

• Economic power and sustainability

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Jobs for our Mob – Camooweal

• Preparation for the world of work, to be physically and

mentally ready

• Resource developed and nationally received

• Employment and training model recognised nationally

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E-Governance for Community – Western NSW - WA

• Assisting Indigenous people take control of their

community organisations

• Use of existing technology adapted to needs

• Opportunity to participate in broader community

organisations

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Reflections and learnings

• Training needs to be purposeful

• Role of the Project Champion

• Gaining acceptance – knowledge of local protocols

• Assistance with applications and overcoming difficulties

• Cultural knowledge is shared

• Technology is the conduit to learning and engagement