indigenous engagement in e-learning
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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/088TRANSCRIPT
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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