• Fastest growing green jobs

    Updated: 2010-01-29 23:24:26
    This article is from Yahoo! Green from a guest post by Ezra Drissman of GreenCareersGuide. “If you thought 2009 was a year that green took over, then think again. Over the next 10 years, the green industry is predicted to experience growth in the neighborhood of 1.5 trillion dollars. Green will continue to shape the foods [...]

  • ACHE deadline extended

    Updated: 2010-01-29 15:39:00
    : 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 , January 29, 2010 ACHE deadline extended This request comes from Jeffery . Alejandro The ACHE Planning Committee needs presentation proposals for the 2010 ACHE Annual Conference and Meeting in Albuquerque , New Mexico October 20-23, 2010. While we have received some wonderful proposals , we still need more . That being the case , the deadline for the Call for Proposals has been extended until Monday , February 15, 2010. To download the Call for Proposals Form , visit http : www.acheinc.org ache2010 call_for_proposals.pdf We want to have a great conference , but the value of the conference is based on the quality and quantity of presentations being offered . Proposed sessions should be submitted electronically as Word doc or Rich Text rtf documents by Monday , February 15. You should be notified on the status of your submission by April 15, 2010. Remember , we can only be successful if you and your colleagues are an actively involved the conference . Feel free to share this email with

  • Study: Online Education Continues Its Meteoric Growth

    Updated: 2010-01-28 23:27:12
    This article is from US News and World Report. “Online college education is expanding—rapidly. More than 4.6 million college students were taking at least one online course at the start of the 2008-2009 school year. That’s more than 1 in 4 college students, and it’s a 17 percent increase from 2007.  dblclick(\'xxlA\');“Turns out it’s the [...]

  • J.D. Salinger Dead

    Updated: 2010-01-28 18:46:00
    J.D. Salinger Dies at 91: The Hermit Crab of American Letters - TIME

  • From TECHLAND

    Updated: 2010-01-28 18:41:00
    19 Rejected Names For The Apple iPad</div

  • More CE jobs from

    Updated: 2010-01-28 18:31:00
    : 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 , January 28, 2010 More CE jobs from HigherEd Jobs.Com Adult and Continuing Education Programs Westchester Community College , Valhalla , NY Program Administrator Welcome Center Director Program Administrator Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies Program Specialist Assistant Director , The Gateway Center Durham Technical Community College , Durham , NC Program Assistant , Continuing Education University of Missouri , Columbia , MO Assistant Director Manager of Continuing Education Edinboro University of Pennsylvania , Edinboro , PA Director of Continuing Education Position 10098138 Posted by Rick Osborn at 28.1.10 : 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

  • The perfect post-retirement continuing education

    Updated: 2010-01-28 18:14:00
    Job? At Central Washington University. I know a few continuing educators with loads of experiential learning...Program Assistant--Wine/Beer Education Programs - HigherEdJobs.com:Job Summary: This position assists the Associate Director of Continuing Education and the World Wine Program manager in planning, organizing, and executing classes for the wine and beer education programs, training, events, marketing initiatives, product sales, inventory control, database management and other related duties. The incumbent utilizes technology to assist with information gathering, organization, reporting and delivery of services.

  • Are you an online resident

    Updated: 2010-01-28 18:09:00
    : 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 , January 28, 2010 Are you an online resident or visitor The Higher Ed Marketing blog outlines a useful . distinction Natives immigrants vs . residents visitors The resident , 8221 explains Dave White of the University of Oxford , who wrote the residents visitors post , is an individual who lives a percentage of their life online . The web supports the projection of their identity and facilitates relationships . These are people who have an persona online which they regularly maintain . The web has become a crucial aspect of how they present themselves and how they remain part of networks of friends or colleagues . 8221 The visitor , on the other hand , is an individual who uses the web as a tool in an organised manner whenever the need arises . They may book a holiday or research a specific subject . They may choose to use a voice chat tool if they have friends or family abroad . Often the Visitor puts aside a specific time to go online rather than sitting down at a screen to maintain

  • Information wants to be free

    Updated: 2010-01-28 17:58:00
    Colleges offer more free courses online tennessean.com The Tennessean

  • Mississippi going after

    Updated: 2010-01-28 17:54:00
    : 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 , January 28, 2010 Mississippi going after Tennessee border . students It's interesting--they frame it as way to increase the state's population since 25 of the students attending Mississippi institutions end up living there . nbsp I might have thought it was about money . Mississippi colleges vie for border-line students» The Commercial Appeal Posted by Rick Osborn at 28.1.10 : 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 :

  • Directory of Services for Older Australians

    Updated: 2010-01-28 03:05:00
    The free directory provides important information for older people and their families with chapters on accessing aged care, legal rights, finance and health.This year the directory has been printed with spiral binding allowing it to lay flat, larger type to make it easier to read and tabs to make finding the relevant section of the directory even easier.Copies of the directory are available by contacting the Aged Care Information Line on 1800 500 853, by contacting a Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 052 222, or through Centrelink offices.An online version is available online on the Department of Health and Ageing website www.health.gov.au

  • Jenny Macklin speech

    Updated: 2010-01-28 02:17:00
    ADDRESS TO THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SOCIAL INCLUSION CONFERENCE, MELBOURNE<br /The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, discussed the Community Development Financial Institutions initiative to provide people and organisations, excluded from mainstream banks and services, with access to appropriate and fair financial products - mostly loans; a new income management system will be rolled out nationally aimed at fostering individual responsibility; providing a platform for people to move up and out of welfare dependence and to tackle the destructive, intergenerational cycle of passive welfare; and national standards for out of home care and improving the simple sharing of information between agencies.

  • Industry e-learning

    Updated: 2010-01-28 02:08:00
    : 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 , January 28, 2010 Industry e-learning 75,000 funding to embed e-learning in industry Industry sectors , in partnership with a registered training organisation RTO can apply for 75,000 in Industry Integration of E-learning funding and support for 2010. The national training system’s e-learning strategy , the Australian Flexible Learning Framework Framework is providing the funding to help one new industry sector meet workplace skills needs through the use of e-learning.The successful industry sector will need : to be in a position to begin its proposed plan at the end of February 2010 develop a two year plan , although funding for 2010 only is available at this . stage Funding submissions for the remaining industry sector close at 12.00 noon AEDST Monday 15 February 2010. For more information , including selection criteria , download the 2010 Industry Guidelines Commencing in 2008 and 2009, nine industry sectors have received ongoing funding and support to embed e-learning in workplace development

  • New ABS figures

    Updated: 2010-01-28 01:37:00
    : 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 , January 28, 2010 New ABS figures Seven in ten adults have insufficient problem-solving skills for everyday life Almost seven out of ten Western Australians had insufficient problem-solving skills for the demands of everyday life , according to analysis released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics ABS For prose , document , numeracy and health , approximately half of Western Australian adults 15-74 years old assessed were found to be below the minimum literacy requirement deemed necessary to function effectively in a complex . society Literacy was found to be poorest in the older age groups , among those with lower levels of education and those who were not in the employed labour force . Lower literacy was also associated with lower income earners.Individuals with poor literacy were more likely to watch television less likely to enjoy reading or use a computer or the internet and less likely to participate in both formal and informal learning . activities Levels of adult literacy in

  • Facebook etiquette

    Updated: 2010-01-28 00:42:00
    Dear married men: Keep your distance - CNN.comOne woman said it best on my friend's Facebook comment thread: "If a married man is trying to cultivate a friendship with me and I don't know his wife, he's out of line and I want nothing to do with him. The last thing I need is a woman looking at me sideways thinking I'm interested in her man. I'm too grown for that kind of drama."Drama is exactly what you get when a married man tries to befriend a single woman without mentioning his wife, much less an introduction. With that said, I'm declaring it is almost impossible for a married man to be friends with a single women if she doesn't know the wife.

  • NCVER

    Updated: 2010-01-27 23:05:00
    : 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 , January 28, 2010 NCVER Just off the press Approaches to research priorities for policy : A comparative study Diana Wilkinson_ This paper uses two contrasting case studies of Scotland and Australia to consider the extent to which it is feasible to align academic research investment with policy . priorities http : www.ncver.edu.au publications 2223.html Higher education in TAFE : Research overviews Gavin Moodie , Leesa Wheelahan , Stephen Billett , Ann Kelly_ Five research overviews have been developed to accompany a research report on this issue these are Research overview on Status' , Research overview : Implications for Teachers' , Research overview : Implications for Staff Development' , Research overview : Implications for Public Policy' , Research overview : Implications for TAFE . Managers' http : www.ncver.edu.au publications 2189.html Work-life issues and participation in education and training Natalie Skinner_ Using data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index , this report examines

  • National Validation Workshops for revised Training Package

    Updated: 2010-01-27 21:14:00
    : 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 , January 28, 2010 National Validation Workshops for revised Training Package The Review of the FNS04 Financial Services Training Package has entered its final stages and validation workshops for the revised qualifications and Units of Competency will shortly take place across . Australia These workshops are a key opportunity for stakeholders to meet and discuss the draft Qualifications and Units of Competency before they undergo a final revision and preparation for endorsement in May 2010. We invite all stakeholders to join us at the validation workshop in your capital . city This will be a excellent and key opportunity : to find out what the revised Training Package will look like share feedback with the Project Review team and other stakeholders have your questions . answered The workshops will occur from mid February to early March 2010. To view the dates , locations and other contact information for the workshop in your state capital , please click here To view the Discussion Paper with

  • I already hold the Internet in my hand

    Updated: 2010-01-27 20:35:00
    And it makes phone calls. But this still looks pretty sweet...Apple unveils $499 iPad tablet - USATODAY.comJobs unveils the very thin iPad tablet computer. Jobs claims it will offer the best browsing experience you can have, like "holding the Internet in your hands."

  • Armageddon

    Updated: 2010-01-27 18:27:00
    for traditional education? Meteoric Growth. Armageddon (1998). Ba-doom Pshh.Study: Online Education Continues Its Meteoric Growth - US News and World Report

  • Dances with Smurfs

    Updated: 2010-01-27 18:20:00
    is number one. The plot may be mundane, but the experience is unique. For a while, you are immersed in another world.'Avatar' tops 'Titanic' with $1.859 billion at the box office

  • Groundswell talks about

    Updated: 2010-01-27 14:25:00
    : 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 , January 27, 2010 Groundswell talks about the emergence of non-compatible technologies all using the interwebs Are we at the doorway of a changed world And , by the way , nbsp Splinternet is a great term . The Splinternet means the end of the Web's golden age Now with iPhones , Androids , Kindles , Tablets , and TVs connecting to the Web , that's not true . Your site may not work right on these devices , especially if it includes flash or assumes mouse-based navigation . Apps that work on the iPhone don't work on the Android . Widgets for FiOS TV don't work anywhere . else Meanwhile , more and more of the interesting stuff on the Web is hidden behind a login and password . Take Facebook for example . Not only do its applications not work anywhere else , Google can't see most of it . And News Corp . and the New York Times are talking about putting more and more content behind a . login Web marketing has grown since 1995, based on the idea that everything is connected . Click-throughs ,

  • I'll bet no one asked her what she was going to do

    Updated: 2010-01-27 13:49:00
    With that degree.Teacher, 100, gets degree a day before dying

  • AQTF Standards Update

    Updated: 2010-01-27 01:49:00
    : 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 Wednesday , January 27, 2010 AQTF Standards Update On 3rd December the National Quality Council NQC endorsed key changes to the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF Essential Standards for Registration . Implementation of the new Standards , including strengthening the AQTF national guidelines for risk management and managing non-compliance , will be completed by March 2010. The Council of Australian Governments COAG met on 7th December and endorsed the NQC’s amendments . Click here for further . information To assist in supporting the AQTF in 2010, TVET Australia has released RTO Policies , Procedures and Tools in a singular management product that is customised to the RTO . Click the following link for further publication details www.tvetaustralia.com.au rtotools TVET Australia has a number of materials for BSB07 550 items CHC08 21 items SIR07 29 items and SIT07 80 items and represent TVET’s first new product offerings for the year . We have thousands of publications across all areas , to search via

  • Skills Vic Funding

    Updated: 2010-01-26 23:12:00
    Providers wishing to apply for funding previously sourced through ACFE for Youth Compact learners should now apply by registering at https://secure.otte.vic.gov.au/gftp/index.aspx

  • FEDERAL NEWS

    Updated: 2010-01-26 22:04:00
    EMPLOYERS SIGN UP TO KICKSTART APPRENTICESHIPSAustralian businesses have responded enthusiastically to the Federal Government's $100 million Apprentice Kickstart initiative, signing up more than 6,400 young traditional trades apprentices in just over six weeks. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Employment Participation Mark Arbib today urged businesses to continue to take advantage of the boost to employer incentives. The Kickstart bonus has resulted in 4,400 trade apprentices being signed up in December 2009 - 1,500 more than December 2008 and 1,200 more than pre-global recession levels in December 2007. Apprentice Kickstart is a practical measure to generate jobs for young people, tackling both youth unemployment and providing a down-payment on the vital skills Australia needs for the future.

  • South Australian News

    Updated: 2010-01-26 22:01:00
    $1.9 MILLION BOOST FOR SA STUDENTSStudents will be better prepared for life beyond school through a $1.9 million injection of School to Work grants to 46 schools in 2010. Education Minister Jane Lomax-Smith announced the funding ahead of school returning from Wednesday, 27 January. The grants are part of the Rann Government's three-year, $5.7 million School to Work initiative to support the introduction of a new South Australian Certificate of Education.

  • ACT Course

    Updated: 2010-01-26 21:48:00
    : 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 Wednesday , January 27, 2010 ACT Course INCLUSIVE DRAMA PROGRAM This innovative highly successful community based drama program is back again in 2010 It is open to adults with and without disabilities each term for the whole year . Participants can enrol in as many terms as they . choose Sessions aim to support participants to develop their creative potential , build connection collaboration with others in a supportive positive environment increase confidence in communication self-expression using a range of practical drama . activities No specific skills , ability or experience required . Fully accessible . venue Term 1 in 2010 Thursdays 9.45-11.45am for 9 weeks Term 1 starts Thursday 11th February 2010 Corroboree Park Functions Room Paterson St , Ainslie Come and Try 5 for first session completion of term payment in full required if you choose to enrol after trial session Total Contribution 45 for 9 week term support workers carers free Bookings . Essential Facilitated by Morgan Jai-Morincome , a

  • Tasmanian News

    Updated: 2010-01-26 21:23:00
    $11 MILLION TO IMPROVE ADULT LITERACYPremier David Bartlett announced a new $11 million action plan for adult literacy."This is a massive investment in the future of our economy and our skills base. "There is nothing more limiting for an adult than to have poor literacy skills. "I want every Tasmanians to have the ability to get a job and have a decent quality of life. "Increased workforce participation means increased productivity both of which are key drivers of our economy," Mr Bartlett said.

  • The Lumina Foundation

    Updated: 2010-01-26 20:04:00
    : 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 Tuesday , January 26, 2010 The Lumina Foundation just sent out an email with links to several reports that should interest continuing . educators View it here You can find out more about the Lumina Foundation by visiting its home page Making the case for workforce alignment Revving the Education Engine from the Education Commission of the States , calls on education , policy and workforce leaders to re-examine how they leverage public investments in education to support state and regional economic and workforce goals . The report includes examples of promising policies and programs that help states align higher education as the arbiter of student supply and workforce . demand Degree completion Juggling work and college Community college students are working too many hours at the expense of academic success , according to Working Too hard to make the Grade from CALPIRG . Among the report's findings : Students work an average of 23 hours per week to cover college costs , while existing financial

  • My iPhone's new sister

    Updated: 2010-01-26 19:38:00
    : 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 , January 26, 2010 My iPhone's new sister Apple tablet could be new category , 8217 some say Consumer tech- msnbc.com How may industries will the Apple tablet upend Pretty much all of . them Posted by Rick Osborn at 26.1.10 : 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 100 Excellent Continuing Ed Sites for Teachers http : www.onlineeducation.net 2009 08 04

  • There's an app for that

    Updated: 2010-01-25 17:34:00
    Plastic Surgery, iPhone Style

  • Quebec Association for Adult Learning

    Updated: 2010-01-24 20:28:00
    : 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 Sunday , January 24, 2010 Quebec Association for Adult Learning Second Annual Conference Boomers and Beyond Thursday , February 25, 2010 Concordia University Montreal , QC H3G 1M8 Tel : 514-848-2424 2036 E-mail : qaal alcor.concordia.ca For more information : http : doe.concordia.ca qaal Posted by Rick Osborn at 24.1.10 : 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

  • Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education

    Updated: 2010-01-22 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 Friday , January 22, 2010 Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education And ACHE joint conference will soon be . starting 35th ANNUAL ICCHE CONFERENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACHE GREAT LAKES REGION Continuing Higher Education : First Responders in Finding Solutions February 10-12, 2010 Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile Continuing educators have a long tradition of being in the front line of solving problems in higher education , willing to take chances and try new . ideas Program Brochure : ICCHE Brochure Posted by Rick Osborn at 22.1.10 : 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

  • A voice in the wilderness

    Updated: 2010-01-22 14:46:00
    : 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 Friday , January 22, 2010 A voice in the wilderness Needing only the governor's signature , Tennessee is set to implement a drastic change in how it funds higher . education Of course , the devil is in the details , and the details are unknown at this time . nbsp Two legislators voted against the reform , and one of them speaks out below , warning all of us who aren't . UT Higher Education Funding Overhaul Goes to Bredesen Rep . Gerald McCormick , R-Chattanooga , was one of the two no” votes in the House . He said he has reservations about lawmakers moving so quickly in handing off funding formula changes to the Tennessee Higher Education . Commission We don’t know what the funding formula will do , but I suspect it’ll lean toward helping Knoxville University of Tennessee-Knoxville and University of Memphis to the disadvantage of all the other schools , 8221 Rep . McCormick said , later noting , I may be wrong , but we haven’t had time to figure it out . 8221 The General Assembly later Thursday

  • 6 Jobs for Associate Degrees

    Updated: 2010-01-21 22:52:43
    This article is from MSN Careers.  ”When most of us think of post-secondary education, our first thoughts are about four-year degree programs where we can earn a bachelor’s degree. We may even be thinking about a master’s degree, which involves an even greater time investment.“Many people overlook associate degree programs — which generally involve two years [...]

  • This is Healthy Weight

    Updated: 2010-01-21 19:19:00
    : 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 , January 21, 2010 This is Healthy Weight Week . Unfortunately , I am in no state to . celebrate Healthy Weight Week January 17-23, 2010 January 19 Tuesday Rid the world of Fad Diets Gimmicks Day January 21 Thursday Women's Healthy Weight Day The 17th annual Healthy Weight Week is a time to celebrate healthy diet-free living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems . Our bodies cannot be shaped at will . But we can all be accepting , healthy and happy at our natural . weights Posted by Rick Osborn at 21.1.10 : 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

  • This Noel-Levitz study

    Updated: 2010-01-21 16:34:00
    : 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 , January 21, 2010 This Noel-Levitz study looks at multiple student recruiting issues , including the following : How are students reaching your sight I wonder if the response would vary for adult students Do we underestimate how technologically savvy our older students are Do the few who need computer literacy remediation skew our over-all view of the population How are students reaching your site Before students can read about your campus , they have to find it . Google has long been synonymous with Internet searching , so it is no surprise that Google is the leading method for finding college Web : sites How do you find a school online Google or other search to find schools by name—41 Use a site to match me , like MyCollegeOptions or The College Board—38 Enter words or phrases into Google—35 Refer to a printed document with a URL—13 Use NCAA or other athletic site—5 Guess until I get it—4 Research on MySpace or Facebook—3 Furthermore , 72 percent of students said that they land on a

  • The first ACHE regional

    Updated: 2010-01-21 14:05:00
    : 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 , January 21, 2010 The first ACHE regional . conference ACHE Great Plains Regional Conference Moving Forward : The Transition Continues February 25- 26 2010 University of Central Missouri Lee's Summit , Missouri For more information visit the conference website at ACHE Great Plains 2010 The last day for early bird registration is Friday , January 29. Questions Please call email Linda : at 816 347-1612 or lbachman ucmo.edu Posted by Rick Osborn at 21.1.10 : 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

  • News

    Updated: 2010-01-21 01:18:00
    : 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 , January 21, 2010 News VET in Schools : E-learning gives an employment edge A growing body of research confirms that learners who undertake VET in Schools programs are more likely to find employment post-school , succeed in their careers and increase their earning power . In line with a key priority of the Australian Government , vocational education and training VET at school gives students a head start in developing industry specific skills , gaining nationally recognised VET qualifications , and developing employability skills and an understanding of the world of . work Several innovative projects , funded and supported by the national training system’s e-learning strategy , the Australian Flexible Learning Framework Framework have shown how e-learning can strengthen VET in schools by supporting training that is more flexible , engaging and . relevant By adopting a blended learning approach and a range of e-learning tools two registered training organisations RTOs have demonstrated how schools

  • Victorian E- learning Innovations Funding

    Updated: 2010-01-21 01:16:00
    A number of free information sessions for people interested in Victorian E-learning Innovations funding will be held during the week beginning 1 February 2010:- Monday 1 February, 12:00pm–1:30pm GOTAFE, 57 Samaria Rd, Benalla- Wednesday 3 Feb 11:00am–12:30pm Mt Helen Campus, University Drive, Ballarat- Friday 5 February, 10:00am–11:30amWilliam Angliss Centre, 555 La Trobe Street, MelbourneAn Elluminate session will also be held on Monday 8 February 2:00pm–3:00pm. In Elluminate https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008142&password=M.870CD4F271C1BDCD6625EA9A04BFCF

  • Qld VET Symposium

    Updated: 2010-01-20 21:31:00
    : 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 Thursday , January 21, 2010 Qld VET Symposium earlybird closes 12 February The earlybird registration for the VELG 2010 QLD VET Symposium ends on 12 February so book your place at this prestigious event now Designed especially for practitioners working in VET in Queensland Schools , delegates will hear from hand-picked experts at the two-day event , which is being held at the Hilton Brisbane on 15 16 . April The keynote presenter on the first day will be Geoff Wilson MP , Minister for Education and Training Queensland . His address will focus on current issues surrounding vocational education in . Queensland Among the other presenters : are Carol Hunter former Director of Training Quality , Training and International Quality Division , in Queensland’s Department of Education and Training John Price Director , John Price Associates specialising in AQTF and RPL Pat Smith Manager , Public Relations and Information Services , QTAC Sandra Harrington an educational consultant specialising in compliance ,

  • Territorians encouraged to apply for scholarships

    Updated: 2010-01-20 21:09:00
    The Territory Government is offering scholarships for university and vocational educations and training (VET) students studying in 2010. Acting Minister for Education and Training, Delia Lawrie, encouraged Territorians seeking financial assistance to help them study to apply. The Territory Government is delivering the Smart Territory strategy to build the education and skills of our future workforce, Ms Lawrie said.<div class="blogger-post-footer"

  • Bright Spots in the Job Market

    Updated: 2010-01-20 21:03:07
    This article is from Yahoo! Education. “Over the past year, bad news - bank failures, job loss, and a down housing market - has hovered over the economy like a dark cloud. “But good news is on the horizon. According to Newsweek magazine, the stock market has rallied up 44% since March 2009. “And it gets better… despite [...]

  • Queensland Training Awards

    Updated: 2010-01-20 20:59:00
    The search is on for the state's best employers, apprentices, trainees, vocational students and training providers as part of the Queensland Government's longest running industry accolades - the 2010 Queensland Training Awards. Education and Training Minister Geoff Wilson said 11 categories were up for grabs in the 49th annual awards, which will celebrate outstanding vocational education and training achievements of individuals and businesses.

  • Where the jobs are

    Updated: 2010-01-20 14:47:00
    Someone waits for me....Where the jobs will be for this year’s grads

  • Job openings

    Updated: 2010-01-20 14:44:00
    : 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 , January 20, 2010 Job openings For adult and continuing : educators Vice President of Adult Studies Montreat College , North Carolina http : www.montreat.edu Director , Continuing Education Santa Barbara City College , California https : jobs.sbcc.edu Assistant Director , Graduate and Continuing Studies Admission Rider University , New Jersey http : www.rider.edu hr Dean of Adult Education Prairie State College , Illinois http : prairiestate.edu Assistant Provost for Online and Distance Learning Programs and Dean of the College of Continuing Education Texas Southern University , Texas https : jobs.tsu.edu Director of Adult Degree Evening Program California Lutheran University , Califormia http : www.callutheran.edu Dean of Distance and Extended Learning Indiana State University , Indiana http : www.indstate.edu humres Director of Continuing Education Galveston College , Texas http : www.gc.edu Regional Director Southern Wesleyan University , South Carolina http : www.swu.edu hr

  • New Research

    Updated: 2010-01-19 23:53:00
    : 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 Wednesday , January 20, 2010 New Research Australia's Workplace Skills Crisis Research by Australia's Institute of Management Dec 09 Australia has a chronic workforce skills shortage , according to the findings of a major survey released by the Australian Institute of Management . 76 of more than 2,000 executives surveyed said their organisations have a workforce skills gap' . Furthermore , 71 of the executives said they believed the skills gap was impacting on organisations across the state or territory in which they lived . Departments identified with the biggest skills deficiency were sales and customer relations followed by manufacturing and production marketing and corporate communications , information technology and . engineering Click here to download a copy of this report . posted by Adult Learning Australia at 10:53 AM Home Prepared by Osky interactive Previous Posts IBSA UN statement ACT Innovation Grants FLAG funding E-learning Innovations Projesct Money Funding for e-learning A One Day Forum

  • Employment data lesson: Get a good education

    Updated: 2010-01-19 23:33:51
    This article is from the San Diego Union Tribune. “If there was ever any doubt about the importance of a good education, a glance at the latest employment data should be enough to dispel it. “As the national jobless rate hovered at 10 percent last month, it was 15.3 percent for workers who never graduated high school; [...]

  • IBSA

    Updated: 2010-01-19 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 Wednesday , January 20, 2010 IBSA 101 Ways to Make Training Active PD Workshops QLD , NSW ACT Innovation and Business Skills Australia IBSA in conjunction with APCOT is offering professional development workshops for trainers nationally . This one day workshop will build your group facilitation skills and provide you with specific suggestions on how to organise and conduct lively training sessions that can be used to teach and train any subject . techniques You will experience interactive exercises that you can use in your own training sessions . These simple yet powerful strategies will help you with team building , and producing measureable outcomes for learners . From stimulating discussions and prompting questions no more empty silences to developing skills , inviting feedback and promoting on-the-job applications , you’ll discover inventive , innovative and proven strategies to make your training sessions . unforgettable Here are just some of the strategies you will sample in this : workshop Slideshow

  • UN statement

    Updated: 2010-01-19 21:05:00
    : 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 Wednesday , January 20, 2010 UN statement Launch of the 2010 Education for All Global Monitoring Report Ban Ki-moon , Secretary-General of the United Nations , and Irina Bokova , Director-General of UNESCO , launch the 2010 EFA Global Monitoring Report , Reaching the marginalized , at UN headquarters in New York on 19 January 5pm Paris time Live webcast , Irina Bokova , New York , 14.30 GMT Live webcast , launch at the UN 17.00 GMT Video on GMR GMR Website Interview with GMR Senior Policy Analyst Samer Al-Samarrai posted by Adult Learning Australia at 8:05 AM Home Prepared by Osky interactive Previous Posts ACT Innovation Grants FLAG funding E-learning Innovations Projesct Money Funding for e-learning A One Day Forum New Australian College of Educators CEO RPL on the Menu for 2010 16.35M for rural educationin Tasmania NCVER Overviews Review of Regional Provision of Higher Education Privacy Disclaimer Designed developed by Osky Interactive Print Top

  • ACT Innovation Grants

    Updated: 2010-01-19 03:33:00
    : 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 , January 19, 2010 ACT Innovation Grants 259,200 funding for e-learning innovation in ACT ACT registered training organisations RTOs can apply for a share of 259,200 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of ACT business and . industry E-learning Innovations funding and support , provided by the national training system’s e-learning strategy , the Australian Flexible Learning Framework Framework will be awarded to RTOs based on their ability : to support business-training provider partnerships that can drive the integration of e-learning into business and training empower learners through projects which target the needs of individuals in the community or existing and future students of the . RTO Projects will be selected on their capacity to support identified ACT industry priority areas , including government , property and construction , health and community services , innovation and business skills , and the services industries . More

  • FLAG funding

    Updated: 2010-01-18 22:19:00
    : 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 Tuesday , January 19, 2010 FLAG funding 1,113,900 funding for e-learning innovation in Victoria Victorian registered training organisations RTOs can apply for a share of 1,113,900 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of Victorian business and . industry E-learning Innovations funding and support , provided by the national training system’s e-learning strategy , the Australian Flexible Learning Framework Framework will be awarded to RTOs based on their ability : to support business-training provider partnerships that can drive the integration of e-learning into business and training empower learners through projects which target the needs of individuals in the community or existing and future students of the . RTO Projects that target specific regional training priorities are encouraged to . apply Projects will also be selected on their capacity to address Victorian skills shortage areas , such as the property and construction , health and community

  • E-learning Innovations Projesct Money

    Updated: 2010-01-18 22:16:00
    Great news for Victorian RTOs and businesses with the release of 2010 E-learning Innovations Project money. Victoria gets over $1 million – so, this is great news for businesses, training providers, teachers and trainers and our clients.This funding round closes on Tuesday 2 March at 5:00pm… Get working on your applications now!There will be 4 Briefing sessions in Victoria….Benalla, Ballarat and Melbourne and then one online in Elluminate, in the week beginning the 1 February. Feel free to also contact Howard (Innovations Coordinator at Howard.Errey@eworks.edu.au on 03 9661 8710) for advice.This year’s application must be submitted using an online application (which will be available on 1 February.)

  • Funding for e-learning

    Updated: 2010-01-18 01:33:00
    : 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 , January 18, 2010 Funding for e-learning 7 million in e-learning funding and support for RTOs Australian registered training organisations RTOs business and industry can apply for more than 7 million in funding and support to help embed e-learning as a key aspect of their business strategy and tailor their training to meet learners’ . needs The national training system’s e-learning strategy , the Australian Flexible Learning Framework Framework is providing vocational education and training VET organisations with the opportunity : to Implement innovative e-learning solutions for business and learners through E-learning Innovations funding and support available in each state and territory 5.3m nationally Applications close 2 March . For more information and application guidelines , visit : http : flexiblelearning.net.au innovations Produce further Flexible Learning Toolboxes Toolboxes 1.1m Applications open 19 January and close 16 February . For more information and application guidelines , visit :

  • What Do Employers Say About Online Education?

    Updated: 2010-01-15 21:18:19
    This article is from MSN Careers.  “Going back to school is an appealing option for many people, but they can’t afford to quit their jobs to be a full-time student. If this sounds familiar, there might be a solution that allows you to go to school and continue working: an online or distance-learning program. “Online colleges and [...]

  • A One Day Forum

    Updated: 2010-01-14 00:56:00
    : 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 , January 14, 2010 A One Day Forum Men’s learning wellbeing Hosted by University of Ballarat in collaboration with National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre , Western Australia Department of Education Training , Australian Men’s Sheds Association , Victorian Men’s Sheds Association Queens University Belfast , Northern Ireland Friday 26 February 2010 9.30am 4.30pm Morning tea and lunch available Old Chemistry Building C , SMB Campus , Lydiard St , Ballarat Easy access from the train station Registration is necessary and now : open Jan Watson 03 5327 9702 j.watson ballarat.edu.au Cost 10 incl lunch , payable on the day by cash or cheque Other Details from : Barry Golding 03 5327 9733 b.golding ballarat.edu.au Morning Theme : Why bother about men’s learning wellbeing Introduction to the big picture’ on age and sex discrimination across the life course Panel discussion : Why bother about men’s learning wellbeing o Rhonda Parker , Federal Aged Care Commissioner o Dr Helen Kimberley , Senior Manager ,

  • Online instead of on campus

    Updated: 2010-01-11 17:39:28
    This article is from The Boston Globe. “Stephen Balzac got his undergraduate degree the old-fashioned way at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but when his career focus shifted from software engineering to management and, eventually to psychology, he joined the tens of thousands of people who are earning advanced degrees online. “‘Personally, I hate sitting in lectures, [...]

  • 7 Jobs in Health Care That Require Moderate Training

    Updated: 2010-01-08 17:36:37
    This article is from MSN Careers. “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 [...]

  • The Best and Worst Jobs

    Updated: 2010-01-07 22:23:02
    This article is from the Wall Street Journal. “At least twice a month throughout the recession, headhunters have dangled job opportunities in front of Ryan McAllister, an actuary for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. in Novato, Calif. ‘If I were ever unhappy with my employer, I could pick up the phone and find something else very quickly,’ [...]

  • New Year’s Resolutions

    Updated: 2010-01-07 15:57:19
    Wow! Here we are already into 2010! It seems as though time is really racing by, doesn’t it? Before you know it, you’ll be writing 2011 on your checks. Have you started working towards your GED? Perhaps you have taken all five content tests, but need to score a few more points before you achieve your [...]

  • 2010 Job Hiring Market: Where Will the Jobs Be?

    Updated: 2010-01-04 18:23:29
    This article is from ABC News.  “This year was not kind to the U.S. worker. Layoffs, furloughs, reduced hours and decreased benefits took a toll on our work force. And while not everything will bounce back quickly in 2010, experts say a few bright spots exist for those looking for work. “Here are some places to look [...]

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