1. LTM Program
2009

2. Learning Technology Mentor Program 2009
building Institute wide staff capability to use and embed new technologies in teaching and learning
results in more flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of customers and students
enhance student engagement and personalised learning opportunities

3. About the program
The TAFE Workforce Development Guarantee, a capability development initiative of the TAFE 21st Century document clearly identifies “using technology to do business” as one of five key capability areas to be developed for TAFE in the 21st Century

4. This project also aligns with the Sydney Institute Annual Plan 2009 identifying
“Innovative & personalised products and services, meeting customer needs & exceeding their expectations” as well as “accelerate workforce development solutions & drive new product development initiatives” as a College priority under the Products and Services key area

5. Mentors Harris Street Thomas Street
Gary Lom
Wendy Simmonds

6. What’s our role?
Helping teachers to assess their own skills and skill needs
Introducing teachers to the Institute’s 5 key elearning platforms
Helping teachers choose the most appropriate methods for their students
Advising and supporting them in delivery
Assisting to report on project outcomes and evaluation

7. Technologies
elearning platforms
Moodle
Wikis/Blogs

8. Technologies Content creation/recording Podcasts/Vodcasts
Adobe Presenter/Captivate

9. Technologies Communication/Meeting platforms Adobe Connect
Connected classrooms/Video Conferencing/Smartboard
ebeam

10. “How hard can it be?”