RI Learning Technology Mentors Semester 1, 2009

The 2009 Learning Technology Mentors program aims to expand the number of Learning Technology Mentors across the Institute from the 2008 project and will engage Learning Technology Mentors across a number of discipline areas to use and embed new technologies in teaching and learning so that we can respond more quickly and flexibly to the needs of customers and students. This project will allow us to enhance student engagement and personalised learning opportunities. We will expand on our network of 10 Learning Technology Mentors and increase to 13 Learning Technology Mentors across the Institute and work with them to enhance their skills in mentoring and the use of new technologies. These Learning Technology Mentors will then each mentor 10 staff. The project includes the purchase of and additional two Resource Development Kits and associated professional development for the Learning Technology Mentors.

The project aims to embed elearning into teaching and learning practice within Riverina Institute with teachers and students across multiple discipline areas.

The project will include:

• Use of Resource Development Kits (laptop, digital camera, iPods, RFID)
• Podcasting and Vodcasting for distribution of educational material
• Personal Learning Environments for managing own learning
• Wikis, Blogging, videoblogging and moblogging for learning and assessment
• RFID technology to develop underpinning knowledge and skills.

The methodology will be to up-skill a key group of staff as Learning Technology Mentors (LTMs) in the use of the following technologies: wikis, blogs, and Adobe Connect and use of resource development kits (iPod, digital camera, RFID, laptop, software: Adobe captivate, Photoshop Elements, Adobe Audition, Acrobat Professional). The Learning Technology Mentors, supported by the Learning Technology Team will work with teachers by providing mentoring as the teachers use the technology with students.

Learning Technology Mentors Semester 1 2009

Gary Yensch- Plumbing
Jim Carroll- Electrotechnology
Adrian Laws - Building & Construction
Trevor Mills - Wagga Wagga Automotive
Alison Mitchell - PINR, NEC Thurgoona
Robyn MaCrae - General Education
Jennifer Edwards - Business Administration
Helena Painting - Business Administration
Carli Cox - Information Technology
Alison Warren - Information Technology & Business Administration
Craig Copley - Information Technology & Business

Project Manager
LTT Education Officers - 02 69381435

Project Mentor
Jacqueline Bates - 02 69381323