Indigenous Engagement in E-learning

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Indigenous Engagement

in E-learning

“Lessons Learnt from E-learning Projects”

Rhonda Appo

Context

• Massive under representation of Indigenous people in

vocation education and training (VET) and broadly

• Poor infrastructure, if any

• Social disengagement and exclusion

Funded projects

• Open Learning Institute of TAFE (QLD)

• NSW North Coast Institute of TAFE (NSW)

• Charles Darwin University (NT)

• TAFE NSW Western Institute (NSW, WA)

• Cultural Recreation and Tourism Training Advisory Council (NT, WA, QLD)

• Mount Isa Institute of TAFE (QLD) TAFE NSW Western Institute (NSW)

• Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE (VIC)

• Kimberley College of TAFE (WA)

• Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (QLD)

• Tropical North Queensland TAFE (QLD)

• JobTrain WA Pty Ltd (WA).

Location• Google Earth (showing each of the locations)

Micro e-business – Arnhem Land

• Keeping traditional peoples on their homelands by

bringing technology to them

• Language and cultural knowledge shared

• Economic power and sustainability

Jobs for our Mob – Camooweal

• Preparation for the world of work, to be physically and

mentally ready

• Resource developed and nationally received

• Employment and training model recognised nationally

E-Governance for Community – Western NSW - WA

• Assisting Indigenous people take control of their

community organisations

• Use of existing technology adapted to needs

• Opportunity to participate in broader community

organisations

Reflections and learnings

• Training needs to be purposeful

• Role of the Project Champion

• Gaining acceptance – knowledge of local protocols

• Assistance with applications and overcoming difficulties

• Cultural knowledge is shared

• Technology is the conduit to learning and engagement

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