• Ice Breakers in Adult Education

    Updated: 2009-12-29 07:31:24
    Games and group activities designed to help adult students develop a cohesive dynamic group process at the beginning or during adult learning events.

  • Marriage 101

    Updated: 2009-12-26 17:01:00
    see more Funny Graphs

  • Today is

    Updated: 2009-12-26 00:37:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Saturday , December 26, 2009 Today is Boxing Day When : December 26th . However , some people will celebrate it on the first weekday after Christmas . If Christmas falls on a Friday or a Saturday , Boxing Day is the following Monday . Boxing Day is celebrated in England , Australia , Canada , New Zealand and other former British commonwealth countries . It is a legal holiday in these countries . This is also St . Stephans Day , where Boxing Day gets some of it's roots . On St . Stephans' Day , churches opened their collection boxes to the poor . Boxing Day was an expression of appreciation and thanks , much like Christmas tips are today . The roots of the holiday goes back to the Middle Ages On this day , members of the merchant class would take boxes , fill them with food and fruits , and give them to servants , tradespeople and the less fortunate . In the case of servants , they would work on Christmas Day , so it was only fitting that immediately after Christmas , they would be given a day off

  • Merry Christmas!

    Updated: 2009-12-25 00:56:00

  • 20 Jobs That Don’t Require Degrees but Pay Big Salaries

    Updated: 2009-12-24 18:27:24
    This article is from MSN Careerbuilder. “Higher education isn’t for everyone, and people have a variety of paths to choose from once they graduate from high school. They might know from the start that they want to go straight to the professional world. Other new graduates often decide to try college for a semester to see [...]

  • Start networking yesterday

    Updated: 2009-12-24 17:33:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Thursday , December 24, 2009 Start networking yesterday The key to networking is to start when you don't need anything . If you're looking for something specific , it becomes obvious , and your efforts are unlikely to work very . well When the Boss is a Complete Jackass Posted by Rick Osborn at 24.12.09 : Reactions 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom About Me Rick Osborn I'm Past-President of the Association for Continuing Higher Education(ACHE and a past President of the Tennessee Alliance for Continuing Higher Education TACHE In the real world , I work in university continuing education administration . The views expressed here are my own and not the views of any college , university , or professional organization--no matter how brilliant , insightful , or just plain . wrong View my complete profile ShareThis Included in 100 Best Higher Education Blogs http : www.onlinedegreeshub.com blog 2009 100-best-higher-education-blogs and 100 Excellent

  • God help me I do love Top 10 lists

    Updated: 2009-12-24 11:21:00
    10 Best Funny Christmas Songs

  • 7 Jobs in Health Care That Require Moderate Training

    Updated: 2009-12-23 18:36:27
    This article is from MSN CareerBuilder. ”No job is guaranteed to last forever, but certain industries offer more hope for longevity, an especially attractive quality these days. The health-care industry employed 14 million workers in 2006, making it the largest sector in the nation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Its outlook is promising, with [...]

  • 73 year old

    Updated: 2009-12-23 17:10:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Wednesday , December 23, 2009 73 year old finishes his bachelor's degree at the University of . Memphis Degree of pride Perseverance worked for others besides Toler-Davis and her son . It pulled graduate Jack Childs , 73, through college all 55 years of . it A Memphis native , Childs enrolled in what was then Memphis State University in 1954, but dropped out to work and raise a . family Throughout a 34-year career working for an organization affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention , Childs drifted in and out of . school But in 2008 Childs decided to get serious about his . studies Hitting the books at 70 was a challenge a dislike of typing meant writing out all his papers by hand but Childs stuck with it , earning his bachelor's degree with a 4.0 . GPA Daughter Pam Childs-Hollahan , 53, said it was important for her dad to show his six grandchildren and two great-grand children the value of getting an education and sticking to a . goal He's so proud of himself , which makes me even more

  • Due to the snowstorm last Saturday

    Updated: 2009-12-23 16:20:00
    ETSU is holding another commencement for students who had to miss the regular ceremony. I'll try to post a couple of pictures. It'll be later; I don't get service in the Mini-dome.<br /ETSU Special Commencement Ceremony

  • The latest New Directions

    Updated: 2009-12-23 15:35:00
    for Adult and Continuing Education is out. Number 124. Winter 2009. Reaching Out Across the Border: Canadian Perspectives in Adult Education. ACHE is hoping to partner more closely with CAUCE, the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education. Timely, aye?

  • God help me I do love Top 10 lists

    Updated: 2009-12-23 14:26:00
    I really, really hate that Christmas Shoes song. I turn off the radio whenever it comes on. First of all, if the kid's mother is dying, he should be with her in the hospital. Second, when she dies, her shoes are staying on her cold, dead, feet. And third, Jesus isn't the type to be impressed with new shoes...<br /10 Most Depressing Christmas Songs

  • Icebreaker Lesson Plan for Adult Classrooms

    Updated: 2009-12-22 22:45:19
    Interviewing other learners can help adult students start a new program with confidence. This lesson plan uses essential skills to introduce a fun icebreaker.

  • Job Search Expert Interview: Scott Steinberg’s 2010 Career Building Tips

    Updated: 2009-12-22 20:59:39
    This article is from Digital Trends. “‘You’re hired!’ For countless job seekers searching for gainful employment or fresh career opportunities in 2010, these are the words they’re longing to hear. The good news for those currently job hunting being that slow, but steady signs of economic recovery are finally beginning to show, with businesses likelier to [...]

  • MBA makover: Professionals are going back to school for job training

    Updated: 2009-12-21 23:56:20
    This article is from the Palm Beach Post.  “In a normal job market, John Schneider’s MBA would make him a hot commodity. “But in today’s economy, with Florida unemployment at a 34-year high and rising, Schneider has discovered that not even an MBA translates to a steady paycheck. After Schneider, 44, was laid off from his television [...]

  • Event: Community Learning Champions: Regional Events 2010

    Updated: 2009-12-21 18:48:00
    Venue: Various Date: Various, between 19 January 2010 and 11 February 2010 Price: Free (includes lunch, tea/coffee) A series of regional events are planned for 2010 as part of the National Support Programme for Community Learning Champions (CLC). These events will be of interest to CLCs and managers of existing and developing CLC schemes based in the region and [...]

  • CALL Bulletin 12 available

    Updated: 2009-12-21 17:07:33
    CALL Bulletin 12 is available to download here: CALL Bulletin 12 (doc, 312kb). Alternatively we have also made a version without graphics for a smaller file that is easier to distribute via email: CALL Bulletin 12 no graphics (doc, 60kb). Please distribute the Bulletin as widely as possible.

  • At the reception for

    Updated: 2009-12-18 17:29:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Friday , December 18, 2009 At the reception for Our graduating . seniors Commencement is tomorrow and we always hold a drop-in reception for our students following rehearsal . nbsp Our students are busy , and many elect not to walk at Commencement and others can't make the reception . nbsp This year , though , we had over 20 students drop in . nbsp When I asked , one of them told me that not only was this his first visit to ETSU , it was also his first visit to Johnson City He completed the program . online There are dire weather warning for tomorrow . Posted by Rick Osborn at 18.12.09 : Reactions 1 comments : jindi said . There are some free websites with very helpful information for students applying to college . These sites have advice on the planning and application process , forums for students , and advice on funding your education . I've recommended some sites to teachers and students so often that I wrote up a description of the top ten most helpful sites I've . found You can read about

  • Government Support

    Updated: 2009-12-17 21:35:00
    $109 MILLION IN TAILORED SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE JOB SEEKERS AND REDUNDANT WORKERSThe Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, announced continued support for vulnerable job seekers and redundant workers by awarding new contracts worth $109m to 12 organisations to deliver the Australian Apprenticeships Access Program. The program provides vulnerable job seekers facing barriers to skilled employment with individualised pre-vocational training, job search and post-placement support services to help them gain and retain an Australian Apprenticeship. The announcement provides for the delivery of over 25,000 places for vulnerable job seekers between 1 January 2010 and 30 June 2012.The new contracts include places for redundant workers aged 25 years and over and vulnerable young job seekers aged 19-24.

  • Call for papers

    Updated: 2009-12-17 16:26:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Thursday , December 17, 2009 Call for papers National Institute on the Assessment of Adult Learning June 9 11, 2010 Caesars Atlantic City Learn More about the National Institute You are invited to submit a proposal for a short or full presentation , panel discussion or round table discussion that reviews case studies , best practices and lessons learned in assessing adult . learning Topics include adult learning , credit-by-examination , prior learning assessment , online learning , online testing , blended learning programs and international perspectives of assessing adult learning . Other topics relevant to assessing adult learning at a distance will be . considered Application-based presentations are of special interest to the National . Institute Submission Deadline : January 15, 2010 Papers will be reviewed in February 2010 Selections will be made and presenters will be notified in March 2010 To respond , send a 250-word abstract to : mailto:ni tesc.edu For information on formatting

  • GED Success Story

    Updated: 2009-12-17 16:18:05
    Determination is Davis Hancock’s middle name. There were considerable obstacles in his path to obtaining a GED credential, but he refused to let those obstacles block him from his goal.   Davis did not possess strong reading skills. So he set about improving them by reading everything he could. This single father even asked his 7 year [...]

  • This warms the cockles

    Updated: 2009-12-17 14:18:00
    Of my old, English-major heart. The reader will master the skills necessary to start...Learning to Hate Learning Objectives

  • Call for Proposals

    Updated: 2009-12-17 00:04:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Thursday , December 17, 2009 Call for Proposals 57th Annual Conference Canadian Association for University Continuing Education CAUCE Fredericton , New Brunswick June 1-4, 2010 For More Information The 2010 CAUCE Conference Planning Committee invites proposals for concurrent sessions on creative continuing education that correspond with the following three conference tracks : 1. Creativity catalyst for change 2. Models , strategies and methods to challenge the times 3. Embracing Diversity Abstracts should be submitted in the proposed language of presentation English or French Simultaneous translation will not be . available Abstracts will be evaluated on the following : criteria o Relevance to the conference theme o Learning outcomes for the audience o Clarity of session objectives and organization of information o Degree of originality of research or approach o Presentation approach and level of participant engagement Presenters will be advised of the status of their submissions by Monday ,

  • Maybe Twitter

    Updated: 2009-12-16 19:46:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Wednesday , December 16, 2009 Maybe Twitter isn't such a big deal , after . all Its decline is Number 8 on Newsweek s Tech Predictions for 2010. Twitter Use Flatlines Twitter is almost synonymous with explosive growth . But there are signs that 2009's darling of the Internet has already begun to level off , a reversal that would have seemed impossible not long ago . In February 2009, Nielsen Online reported that Twitter's 7 million unique visitors constituted more than 1,000 percent growth in just a year's time . Ashton Kutcher , after beating CNN to the million-follower mark in a neck-and-neck race , began blasting past later milestones with ease . He's now at 4.1 million followers . And when Oprah Winfrey embraced the service in April HI TWITTERS Twitter's popularity simply hockey-sticked . There were skeptics all along--Nielsen also reported last spring that 60 percent of Twitter users failed to return after one month but excitement about the new medium's potential made them easy to dismiss .

  • You may be addicted to Twitter if

    Updated: 2009-12-16 14:45:00
    You put your Twitter handle on your business card. I tried but couldn't get into Twitter. My life is boring enough without sharing it and bring folks down. But people insist it has a future in higher education.Top 7 ways to put Twitter to work for you

  • Be quiet

    Updated: 2009-12-16 14:36:00
    and Lead. hy Introverts Can Make the Best LeadersReason number one? They think first, talk later.

  • I love the java jive

    Updated: 2009-12-15 20:26:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Tuesday , December 15, 2009 I love the java jive And it loves . me People who drink three or four cups of coffee per day have an approximately 25 lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes compared with those who drink two cups or fewer , according to an analysis of previous research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine . Researchers analyzed data from 18 different studies involving more than 450,000 people , and found a strong correlation between increased consumption of both coffee and tea and lower risk for diabetes . Individuals who drank three or more cups of tea per day had a one fifth lower risk for diabetes compared with those who drank none as well . What's more , their findings suggest that it isn't likely the caffeine in these drinks providing protection : according to the analysis , decaffeinated coffee had the strongest correlation with reduced risk for diabetes—people who drank three or four cups of decaf per day had roughly a third lower risk of developing diabetes

  • A floating campus...

    Updated: 2009-12-15 15:07:00
    : . skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Tuesday , December 15, 2009 A floating campus . I saw this job posted on Inside Higher Education I tried my best to pun on seamen somewhere in this , but failed . nbsp Then I considered a reference to Waterworld but that crashed as well . nbsp Oh well , I guess it speaks for itself . nbsp What a cool job for a retired administrator , . though Dean of Students Semester at Sea Voyage : 2012 Spring General Responsibilities : Responsible for the development and administration of a comprehensive and diverse co-curricular living learning environment aboard a floating campus with up to 700 students . Reporting to the Executive Dean and serving on the senior administrative team , supervise Assistant Director , Resident Directors , Conduct Officer , Lifelong Learning Coordinator , and Dependent Child Coordinator . All staff members report to the Executive Dean , who maintains overall administrative authority over the program during the course of the voyage . As a staff member , you are responsible for

  • New Paper

    Updated: 2009-12-15 03:45:00
    Towards a 21st century national software infrastructure for educationGeoff Hendrick, Andrew Williams Education.au14 December, 2009 This investigation develops the case for acceleration of Australia's progress towards a 21st century education software infrastructure.<div class="blogger-post-footer"

  • NCVER Paper

    Updated: 2009-12-15 00:36:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Tuesday , December 15, 2009 NCVER Paper A research summary released today looks at the key findings of Mike Dockery’s report Cultural dimensions of Indigenous participation in education and training and shows that , in both remote and non-remote areas , those with a stronger attachment to their culture had greater educational . success To download this overview visit http : www.ncver.edu.au publications 2209.html The full report , which is the second publication to be released under NCVER’s monograph series can be downloaded from http : www.ncver.edu.au publications 2174.html An interview with Mike Dockery about this work is available at http : www.ncver.edu.au publications 2203.html posted by Adult Learning Australia at 11:36 AM Home Prepared by Osky interactive Previous Posts Volunteering Sector ICELW 2010 Infrastructure Grants to Boost Training Facilities . Innovations 2009 Projects Virtual Worlds and VET Award Framework Events VALBEC How work-life affects training CONFINTEA VI Privacy Disclaimer

  • Volunteering Sector

    Updated: 2009-12-15 00:34:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Tuesday , December 15, 2009 Volunteering Sector Communiqué Review of Volunteering Australia Services Many of you would be aware that the Australian Government through the Department of Families , Housing , Community Services and Indigenous Affairs FaHCSIA has undertaken a review of Volunteering Australia VA services to Government . The Minister , The Hon . Jenny Macklin , and the Parliamentary Secretary for the Voluntary Sector , Senator Ursula Stephens , have now advised VA of the outcome of that . review The Government has re-affirmed its financial support through the National Secretariat Program NSP for VA as the national volunteering representative body . In this role VA will continue to represent and support members and maintain national networks contribute to the development of government policies that support the volunteering sector and inform members and constituents about Australian Government policies related to the volunteering . sector The Australian Government through FaHCSIA will continue to

  • ICELW 2010

    Updated: 2009-12-15 00:31:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Tuesday , December 15, 2009 ICELW 2010 The International Conference on E-learning in the Workplace June 9th-11th , 2010Teachers College , Columbia UniversityNew York , NY www.icelw.org info icelw.org ICELW is an international conference focused specifically on e-learning in the workplace . With researchers and practitioners coming from around the globe--and from both university and business backgrounds--the ICELW community works to improve online learning so that it makes a measurable difference in workplace performance and morale.By uniting the corporate and academic worlds , ICELW is creating a new synergy--one with the unique capability to realize the vast potential of e-learning in business , industry , and government . ICELW 2010 will incorporate an increased focus on demonstrations of successful e-learning , and on the application of new research ideas and research studies to practical workplace learning problems . Call for Presentations , Papers , and Ideas Deadline : December 15, 2009. Who Should

  • Infrastructure Grants to Boost Training Facilities

    Updated: 2009-12-14 21:17:00
    South Australian registered training organisations are being encouraged to apply for the 2009/2010 round of the National Training Infrastructure Program grants opening today. Employment, Training and Further Education Minister, Michael O'Brien said a total of $11 million in competitive grants is available across Australia for training infrastructure through the program.

  • More students go online to juggle pressures of work, family and college

    Updated: 2009-12-14 19:30:12
    This article is from the Baltimore Sun. “On typical weekdays, college student Kerry Brandt rises before dawn to drive 42 miles from Baltimore to his technology support job in Prince George’s County. Monday through Wednesday, he stays in the office an extra four hours to do homework. He usually doesn’t get home until almost 11 p.m. [...]

  • Adult Learning and Developmental Stages

    Updated: 2009-12-14 14:32:35
    Understanding the definition of an adult and what stages of adult development are necessary in the development of an adult education program.

  • ACHE Dean Level Sponsor, Boston Reed College

    Updated: 2009-12-14 14:23:00
    : , skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Monday , December 14, 2009 ACHE Dean Level Sponsor , Boston Reed College Announces the winners of its drawing at the ACHE Annual Conference and : Meeting It was indeed our pleasure to be a Dean Level Sponsor at the 2009 ACHE Conference in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania last month . Many conference attendees stopped by the Boston Reed table to learn more about partnering with Boston Reed and to enter our drawing for Napa Valley wine , made by Boston Reed's CEO , David Wignall . This year's wine recipients : are Charles Hickox , Eastern Kentucky University , KY Mary Alice Burkhart , Austin Peay State University , TN Antoinette Coleman , Bowie State University , MD Richard Cheney , Central Connecticut State University , CT Linda Crosset , Indiana State University , IN Francine Fink , Becker College , MA Charlee Lanis East Central University , OK Dr . Louann Waldner College of Sequoias , CA Posted by Rick Osborn at 14.12.09 : Reactions 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe

  • Innovations 2009 Projects

    Updated: 2009-12-14 01:57:00
    See what occurred in these projects: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/content/e-learning-innovations-0

  • Virtual Worlds and VET

    Updated: 2009-12-14 01:50:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Monday , December 14, 2009 Virtual Worlds and VET Can virtual worlds really be used as tools for meaningful teaching and learning , or are they just a bit of fun Within vocational education and training VET a widespread acceptance of the benefits of hands-on learning is driving the growing adoption of virtual worlds as safe places for learners to experiment , solve problems and practice what they . learn And increasingly , VET practitioners are recognising the further benefits of virtual worlds that : they are valuable tools for connecting with learners who can’t attend face-to-face classes can improve learners’ computer literacy and increase their awareness of online personal security can help to develop patience and confidence that is often carried over into real life this has particularly been noted among at-risk and disengaged learners cater to a broad range of learning needs and styles enable real-time support and . feedback A number of innovative VET practitioners are leading the way in using virtual

  • Award

    Updated: 2009-12-14 01:29:00
    Yvonne Evans of Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre recently won the Premier’s Community Volunteering Awards for the category of "Community Volunteering Leadership Award (Regional)".

  • Why am I just hearing about this now?

    Updated: 2009-12-11 20:13:00
    I love it...

  • God help me I do love Top 10 lists

    Updated: 2009-12-11 16:33:00
    Time's Top 10 Buzzwords of 2009Sexting Public Option Autotune Wise Latina Death Panel Birther Opposite Marriage Summer of Death Beer SummitGreen Shoots

  • A note from Middle Tennessee State

    Updated: 2009-12-11 15:22:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Friday , December 11, 2009 A note from Middle Tennessee State About their annual Adult Learning . Conference The 2010 Adult Learning Conference will be held at MTSU from noon February 18 through noon February 19. The theme this year is Connecting Adult Learners to Your Campus We are particularly interested in hearing about your experiences with connecting your students to your campus where you have been using technology , innovative student services , and interactive programs . What do you have to share with others across the state , and even the southeast region We are inviting Dr . Kristen Betts , Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Education's Higher Education Program at Drexel University , whom I met at the NACADA conference in San Antonio , TX in October , to present our keynote for the conference . She plans to highlight the factors driving adult learning enrollments and to present a way for personalizing technology-supported programming . She will also share successful strategies

  • Neil Diamond sings the The Chanukah Song

    Updated: 2009-12-11 14:33:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Rick Osborn's Continuing Education Blog A discussion of continuing higher education , adult education , training , and related--and some unrelated-- . topics Friday , December 11, 2009 Neil Diamond sings the The Chanukah Song Posted by Rick Osborn at 11.12.09 : Reactions 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom About Me Rick Osborn I'm Past-President of the Association for Continuing Higher Education(ACHE and a past President of the Tennessee Alliance for Continuing Higher Education TACHE In the real world , I work in university continuing education administration . The views expressed here are my own and not the views of any college , university , or professional organization--no matter how brilliant , insightful , or just plain . wrong View my complete profile ShareThis Included in 100 Best Higher Education Blogs http : www.onlinedegreeshub.com blog 2009 100-best-higher-education-blogs and 100 Excellent Continuing Ed Sites for Teachers http : www.onlineeducation.net 2009 08 04 100-excellent-continuing-ed-sites-for-teachers Google Analytics FEEDJIT Live Traffic Feed Feedjit Live Blog Stats FEEDJIT Live

  • Framework Events

    Updated: 2009-12-10 03:12:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Thursday , December 10, 2009 Framework Events State and territory events wrap-up : Presentations now available The annual e-learning end-of-year events , hosted by each state and territory through November and December , are over for another . year The events brought together e-learning experts and novices from the vocational education and training VET community and business sectors to share insights and know-how on the latest e-learning resources , networks , trends and issues , : including the low-down on social media tools , learning management systems and emerging technologies that support engaging and flexible training and assessment this included Facebook , Flickr , Moodle , blogs , wikis , podcasts , web conferencing , Second Life , Twitter , point-of-view camera glasses , Nintendo Wii , interactive whiteboards and digital pens using e-learning to engage specific learner groups , including remote and Indigenous learners , and learners with a disability tools and strategies for managing issues such as

  • VALBEC

    Updated: 2009-12-10 01:36:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Thursday , December 10, 2009 VALBEC Call for Presentations Friday June 4, 9.00am 4.00pm William Angliss Conference Centre Pre-conference workshops Thursday June 3, 3.00 5.30pm Print version PDF 45KB real learning gets to the heart of what it means to be human . Through learning we re-create ourselves . Through learning we become able to do something we never were able to do . Through learning we re-perceive the world and our relationship to it . Through learning we extend our capacity to create , to be part of the generative process of life . There is within each of us a deep hunger for this type of learning Peter Senge , The Fifth Discipline 1995 The conference theme in 2010 will focus on real learning” and the ways in which we , as practitioners make learning possible in diverse and challenging . contexts Sharing and affirming good practice and finding ways to encourage innovative and creative thinking are essential aims of the conference . The adult literacy , language and numeracy field is well placed

  • How work-life affects training

    Updated: 2009-12-09 22:36:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Thursday , December 10, 2009 How work-life affects training Work-life conflict hinders participation in education and training Just over 50 of workers not currently studying say they are unlikely to participate in education or training in the next 12 months . This is despite the fact that around 60 agreed that education or training had some obvious . benefits While there is a real enthusiasm for additional education and training , the realities of life get in the way” says Natalie Skinner , author of the forthcoming report Work–life issues and participation in education and . training The report uses data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index , an annual national survey of nearly 3000 employed . people It is clear that low-paid workers need greater support if they are to add study to their work , family and other life . commitments Participation in education or training resulted in significantly higher work–life conflict for low-paid workers , not experienced by those in higher paid occupations” ,

  • CONFINTEA VI

    Updated: 2009-12-09 21:09:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Thursday , December 10, 2009 CONFINTEA VI CONFINTEA VI , BELEM , BRAZIL Dec 4th 2009 FINAL REACTIONS FROM THE CIVIL SOCIETY CAUCUS In the build up to this major UN Conference on Adult Education held in Brazil from 1st-4thDecember , civil society organisations developed a strong united position reflecting the views of over 500 people from 80 countries . Together we laid out a consensus position on how the conference could move from rhetoric to coherent action . We won space and recognition for civil society within the conference . Indeed , our positions for strengthening action on the right to education for all adults and young people were fully endorsed by the heads of 22 national government delegations from all regions , won significant support from another 14 governments and were debated throughout the conference As a result of civil society action and support from many governments there were some significant gains . There was an acknowledgement of the urgent need for action on adult literacy and there

  • Teaching Adult Learners

    Updated: 2009-12-09 03:43:06
    Adult learners who are returning to college may face many anxieties. However, attentive instructors can help students overcome these fears.

  • COAG

    Updated: 2009-12-08 21:59:00
    COAG Must Deliver on Reforms7 December 2009<br /The latest Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting underlines the need for continued urgency in delivering reforms to strengthen the Australian economy.“As we emerge from the downturn, it becomes even more important to strengthen the economy’s productive capacity,” says BCA Chief Executive Katie Lahey.Ms Lahey says the BCA wants to see continued focus on previously agreed elements of the seamless economy agenda, designed to deliver uniform business regulation across state borders.“Progress within COAG remains difficult to assess from outside,” Ms Lahey says.Read the full statement here:http://www.bca.com.au/Content/101632.aspx

  • Another Paper

    Updated: 2009-12-08 21:55:00
    Emerging technologies in Australia: horizon reportGreg Black Education.au03 December, 2009 Greg Black shares an Australian perspective on the four emerging technologies identified by the Horizon Report as likely to be entering mainstream use by educators within the next few years.

  • New Paper

    Updated: 2009-12-08 21:54:00
    e-Portfolios beyond education and trainingAndrew Williams, Jerry Leeson Education.au03 December, 2009 This investigation examines implementations of e-portfolios in environments other than educational institutions.

  • New VET Regulator

    Updated: 2009-12-08 21:53:00
    The COAG decision to create a new, independent national regulator for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is a significant reform that will give clearer and better quality outcomes for both individuals and businesses, the Australian Industry Group said. It is a giant step towards having a truly national, well-regulated training system which will deliver clear and consistent results for all. It will also have a big impact on companies and individuals working across borders.

  • New National VET Regulator

    Updated: 2009-12-08 21:48:00
    The Australian Council of Trade Unions welcomed the creation of a single national regulator of Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector as an important step towards higher standards in the sector. The Council of Australian Governments has agreed to set up a new regulatory body that will begin operation in 2011. ACTU President Sharan Burrow said this was an important reform that would help ensure that the highest levels of quality and enforceable standards apply across all states and territories. She said it was hoped that eventually Victoria and Western Australia, who will continue to regulate providers in their own states, would see the virtues of a single national regulator.

  • COAG ANNOUNCEMENT

    Updated: 2009-12-07 21:19:00
    REGULATING AND IMPROVING AUSTRALIA'S VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTORThe Council of Australian Governments yesterday agreed to create a new, independent national regulator for the vocational education and training (VET) sector. The regulator will be responsible for the registration and audit of registered training providers across Australia. It is significant micro-economic reform for a $6.4 billion industry, with close to 5,000 providers charging students almost a billion dollars a year.

  • 9 Job Blogs You Should Be Reading

    Updated: 2009-12-07 19:27:48
    This article is from MSN Careerbuilder. ”Blogs — what did we ever do without them? Remember when we didn’t even understand what that ugly word meant? Blog. Is it a noise? An affliction? No, no, we soon learned, it’s shorthand for the term “weblog” and it’s where people just write … stuff. Whatever they want. “Now, we [...]

  • Ambassador for Ageing recognises older volunteers

    Updated: 2009-12-06 21:34:00
    Ambassador for Ageing Noeline Brown has asked everyone to take the time to recognise and thank older Australian volunteers for the enormous contribution they make on International Volunteer Day (5 December 2009). More than a quarter of Australian seniors, or more than 690,000 people, volunteer, contributing around 160 million hours of their time every year. Ms Brown said: "Older volunteers provide invaluable services to their communities through their voluntary contributions. Older Australians volunteer freely and give up their time to support sport, the arts, health, housing, community care and education.

  • NT - elearning

    Updated: 2009-12-04 01:19:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Friday , December 4, 2009 NT elearning An innovative project which uses e-learning to deliver vital safety induction training to Indigenous night patrol workers in the Northern Territory NT has been highly commended at the coveted 2009 Australian Safer Communities Award in the education , training and research . category The Sundowner Project , a joint initiative between the Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services CAAPS and the Human Services Training Advisory Council uses digital stories to allow learners to see and hear the experiences of . others Night patrol services were extended to 73 remote NT communities as part of the 2007 Northern Territory Emergency Response NTER which seeks to make children and communities . safe Night patrol workers work within communities to break the cycle of violence and crime and have contributed to improving community safety , protecting children and reducing individuals' contact with the criminal justice . system The Sundowner training DVD , which is designed to

  • NCVER

    Updated: 2009-12-03 22:52:00
    The National Centre for Vocational Education Research has released the June quarter 2009 apprentice and trainee statistics for the Australian vocational education and training system.To download a copy of Australian vocational education and training statistics: Apprentices and trainees, June quarter 2009 visit http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2213.html.

  • VET graduate employment falls in 2009

    Updated: 2009-12-03 22:04:00
    : Increase text size Ala Blog Sitemap Related websites Join us Members Home About us Projects Events News Publications Links Contact us ALA Blog A catalyst for lifelong learning Friday , December 4, 2009 VET graduate employment falls in 2009 The economic slump has seen the number of VET graduates employed after training . decrease According to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research’s 2009 Student Outcomes Survey , 77.8 of graduates were employed after training , compared to 80.7 in 2008. Dr Tom Karmel , Managing Director , NCVER said the impact of the economic downturn has been . felt This year it was harder for graduates to find work after finishing their , training especially for those who did not have a job before starting their training , Dr Karmel . said In 2009, for graduates who were not employed before training , there was a decrease of 5.6 percentage points in finding a job after their training compared to last . year However , not everyone has been affected by the economic . conditions Outcomes for trade apprentice and trainees have been relatively unaffected by the . downturn Despite a general decline in employment after training , graduates were positive

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