Learning Communities Conference 2006
Last week Mary and Josie co-presented with the 2005 Bundaberg project and the 2006 Northern Queensland Small Business Project at the Learning Communities Conference in Brisbane (24 - 27 September). A brief overview of the Community Engagement project was followed by case studies very enthusiastically presented by Sandra, Tony and Andrew.
It was particularly pleasing to hear Sandra talk about how the project in Bundaberg had moved forward into 2006 and how ‘IMPACT Make Your Mark’ as a training organisation was embracing the e-learning environment as a result of their 2005 project experience.
After the presentation a stimulating conversation between the presenters and the participants around some of the key issues participants had been asked to reflect upon during the session:
- Harnessing the power of technology as a tool for learning, job creat, social capital and more?
- What is the power of e-learning? What are the benefits? Who knows about it, who uses it? And how is it used?
- Who is in, who is on the margins or out and what strategies are in place to modify this?
resulted in some interesting responses and challenges. Overall this was a great opportunity to promote the project and showcase some of the great work and fantastic results our 2005 and 2006 projects are achieving!
For more information on the ALCN Conference go to the Learning Community Catalyst, at lcc.edu.au
