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Research shows how e-learning can support workforce development

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

New research from the Flexible Learning Advisory Group (FLAG)* provides a picture of how e-learning can help to overcome barriers to workforce development. Prepared by the University of Sydney’s Workplace Research Centre, the Enabling workforce development report investigates the impact of e-learning ...

VET e-standards and m-standards updated for 2011

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

An updated set of standards for creating accessible and reusable e-learning content has been published for the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Developed by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), the 2011 VET E-standards are essential for planning, developing and ...

The VET Teacher E-learning Toolkit (Toolkit) has been updated based on your feedback and is now available.

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 Posted in Article, Resources, Training | No Comments »

Developed by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), the Toolkit sets out the minimum web and desktop functionality requirements that teachers need to support the effective use of e-learning strategies, including: • online and digital teaching and training resources • social, ...

NEW! E-portfolios and privacy resources

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 Posted in Article, Resources, Training | No Comments »

E-portfolios are becoming increasingly popular in the vocational education and training (VET) sector as a tool for undertaking course work, collating and demonstrating evidence of skills and achievements, or for seeking employment. In this context, e-portfolios contain a significant amount of ...

E-learning toolbox repository continues to grow

Thursday, November 25th, 2010 Posted in Skills, Toolbox | No Comments »

The E-learning toolbox repository continues to grow with more learning objects  being added to the Australian Flexible Learning Framework's Toolbox Repository. Series 13 Toolboxes are expected to be available from late 2010, either for purchase on CD-ROM through TVET Australia (http://www.tvetaustralia.com.au/) ...

New authentication feature for LORN

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 Posted in Article, Skills, Training | No Comments »

Available! A more secure, private and convenient LORN A new authentication feature for LORN will make using the online portal more secure, private and convenient for organisations. LORN, the vocational education and training system’s gateway to free and for-cost online training resources, ...

MEDIA RELEASE

Thursday, October 28th, 2010 Posted in Article, Innovation, Training | No Comments »

          MEDIA RELEASE Monday 25 October 2010 $714,200 for New South Wales e-learning innovation $714,200 has been awarded for the development of 16 projects that will deliver innovative e-learning solutions in line with key New South Wales (NSW) training priorities. 2011 E-learning Innovations ...

Support networks are key to private provider’s e-learning success

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

For registered training organisation (RTO) WISDOM, the key to successfully embedding e-learning has been support from the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) and the Australian e-learning community. WISDOM built up their e-learning network by attending e-learning events, taking advantage of free e-learning ...

Productivity training gets the red carpet treatment

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

Hollywood was in the air in Geelong when The Gordon (Gordon Institute of TAFE) premiered Lean gone Lego – a short stop-animation film delivering insight into more efficient work processes in the manufacturing industry.  Among those walking the red carpet were representatives ...

Inclusivit-e: The Knowledge Tree Edition 21 out now!

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 Posted in Article, Innovation, Training | No Comments »

  The Knowledge Tree is an e-journal of learning innovation which aims to foster and share in-depth knowledge and promote debate about e-learning and innovative teaching and training practices. Edition 21 explores the role e-learning can play in addressing social inclusion targets ...