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Earlier this year, Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd announced the Federal Government's Digital Education Revolution - a $1.2 billion 5-year program which aims to achieve 1:2 (computer to student) ratio in all Australian secondary schools. Grants up to $1m are now available by application to schools for computer hardware, online curriculum tools and resources, and support mechanisms for effective ICT deployment. Read the rest of this topic (416 words)... |
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Specialist Workshops will be held Pre-Conference on Oct 1. This is a rare opportunity for YOU to learn with a Moodle expert in a hands-on, small group setting for a day. There will be 5-streams: Administrator, Business, Developer, Educator & OLPC.
Read more here, then simply register for the Workshop that best suits you! Limited seats. Move quick to avoid disappointment.
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Thanks for the overwhelming response from those Moodlers who expressed interest to present at Moodle Moot AU 08. Applications have now closed and we are working through the last of our appplications. We intend to finalise the program soon after 30 jun.
Click here to view the Draft Program. I'm sure you'll agree the event will be packed with high-calibre workshops and presentations. For those not formally presenting a session, there will be an opportunity to contribute via our impromptu Poster Sessions of Oct 3. More info soon - watch this space. Register for the event now.
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We're proud to announce our 2 Keynote Speakers for the event...
 Martin Dougiamas is the Founder and Lead Developer of Moodle. He grew up in the outback of Western Australia, attending School of the Air via shortwave radio. Martin has developed for the internet since 1987, including seven years as the webmaster of Curtin University. His academic qualifications include an honours degree in computer science, a masters in education and (most of) a doctorate that studied the creation of Moodle and the Moodle community.
Martin is now the Executive Director of Moodle Pty Ltd, the organisation that manages the overall development of the Moodle system as well as the world-wide network of over 40 Moodle Partner companies that provide support, hosting, training and other services to Moodle users.
 Professor Erica McWilliam has a national & international reputation as an innovator, leader & thinker in Education. Erica's primary role is Assistant Dean (Research) for the Faculty of Education at Queensland University of Technology.
She is also an Associate Fellow with Carrick Institute for Higher Education, Leader of the Creative Workforce research program within the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation; & former Chair of the Research Congress of Eidos, a research consortium of Queensland ‘Smart State’ universities and government agencies.
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Drum roll...
Our Draft Program has arrived! Please note the program is subject to change. We have received a steady flow of expressions of interest and the program is about 75% full. Early bird rego and call for presenters close 30 jun, so move fast! We intend to release a final program soon after that date. |
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 We'd like to invite your organisation to benefit from and contribute to the success of our e-Learning Conference. The generous support of our sponsors makes this event possible. Sponsorship packages to suit your budget are outlined in the attached document. Feel free to email admin AT moodlemootau.org for more information. |
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We're excited to confirm the support of the following parties (in no particular order)...
Moodle Partners: Pukunui, NetSpot, HRDNZ & Catalyst IT.
Universities: QUT, USQ, UNSW, Griffith, Canberra & Macquarie.
Education Network Australia (aka edna) will also be involved & we should recognise our fine host for the event, All Hallows' School.
More contributors to follow no doubt! Partners or institutions interested in direct involvement should email admin AT moodlemootau.org
Everybody else can express interest to get involved or register to attend as a delegate.
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Express your interest here if you would like to present a session. Applications close 30 jun. You will be notified by MoodleMoot Admin if your application has been approved. Rego fee for days 2-3 will be waived for presenters. Select the 'Add entry' tab to get started.
Please note, you must be registered on the site & enrolled in the 'Presenters' course BEFORE you can submit an expression of interest. |
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Registration for Moodle Moot AU 08 is officially open!
The Conference will be held on October 2-3, 2008 in Brisbane. There will also be a series of full-day specialist workshops pre-Conference on October 1.
Click here to register for the event.
Please note, you will need to create & email verify an account for this site before you can register.
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