using online social networking tools to connect with clients
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Building an online community linking trade skills students, their employers and other educators creates a knowledge-sharing environment that enhances traditional TAFE training. In this session, stonemasonry teacher Simon Brown shares how he uses a wide range of learning technologies in a TAFE context. The ancient craft of stonemasonry is continually being re-invented with the development of new materials, tools and techniques. World-wide, the stone industry demands responsive training, and with Queensland's geographic spread this means making full use of online communications. In this session, Simon showcases how he:• Uses free Web tools (including Ning, Wikispaces, Flickr, Youtube) and Videolinq video streaming technologies to engage students and guide their literacy development• Re-focuses text-based learning resources into image-rich interactive learning experiences• Collaborates online with industry personnel about their training requirements• Displays apprentice achievements to a global community• Regularly discusses educational technologies with fellow educatorsTRANSCRIPT
This topic is to be presented at the Learning Technologies conference 6-7 November 2008 in Mooloolaba,
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1. Traditional classroom delivery places the teacher at the centre of the students’ learning experience, pushing information out
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2. I am challenging the perspective, pulling information in to a common space
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3. Drawing information from students creates an environment in which they share with other students
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4. Employers provide feedback about training activities and apprentices’ performance, continuing a dialogue between learners and experts in the work place
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5. I am building strong links between students and employers in the learning environment
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6. The desired outcome is a strongly-supported learning network of masters and novices
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