Work based learning and communities of practice
LITERATURE REVIEW | Roslin Brennan Kemmis and Erica Smith
Recently, much has been written by VET researchers about work-based learning. While it is all interesting and of some relevance, the task for the VET teacher is to think very precisely about what he or she needs to know. More>>
Ardyce leads in leadership!
INTERVIEW | Irene Booth
Ardyce Harris, Associate Director of TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute, was recently honoured with the AUSTAFE Award for Educational Leadership to the delight of her colleagues and the many people who have had the privilege of working with her, or have been inspired by her. More >>
‘Are our dreams big enough?’
CONFERENCE REVIEW | Jill Gientzotis
The 8th Garma Festival by the Yothu Yindi Foundation on the 4-8 August was a mixture of cultural program and forums exploring contemporary issues for Indigneous Australians. More>>
Business wisdom – moving beyond organisational learning to wisdom leadership
THINKPIECE REVIEW | Maret Staron
How important is leadership in the Knowledge Era? What kind of leadership do we need? According to research recently undertaken into professional development for the Knowledge Era, leadership emerges as an imperative at all ‘levels’, particularly wise leadership. More >>
New systems of working VET business realities
SKILL ECOSYSTEM THINK PIECE | Belinda Smith
Skill ecosystems offer a vehicle for two key functions; economic and workforce development. Economic sustainability is as important to partner companies as it is to VET goals of addressing industry needs and building new capacity. More >>
Social Software for Learning
Are you interested in social software and web 2.0 technologies? In particular, how the focus on connecting people is being used to engage students and practitioners in learning and their own professional development?
Then you’ll want to visit the Social Software Research Wiki and Blog to find links and insights, responses to specific research questions, general musings related to this very contemporary subject, and add your own contributions!
If you have a story of where and how the software is being used, link to it from the research wiki, or contact researcher, Val Evans valevans@bigpond.com and be sure to complete the online survey.
This research is being funded by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework projects Knowledge Sharing Services – contact paula.johnston@det.nsw.edu.au, and Research and Policy Advice – contact Alison.McAllister@tafesa.edu.au projects.
Working Together – the creation of a learning space
INTERVIEW | Alison Wood
...One of the first things I discovered was there were so many people who worked in the same building who didn’t know each others’ names! More >>
Reframing recognition of prior learning
FEATURE | John Mitchell
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is one of the most popular topics in VET at the moment for governments and practitioners alike, and new strategies are required to increase the usage of RPL from its current low levels. More >>
Leading the field at Randwick – a conference with a difference
CONFERENCE REVIEW | Robyn Jay
It’s remarkable what a small team and low budget can achieve with passion and enthusiasm. More >>
Postcard from Canada – Buffalos, dinosaurs and dragons!
TEACHER EXCHANGE POSTCARD | Marguerite McKeown
Wow, October already and the 20,000 kms, eight week camping holiday of a life time is already slipping into the vault of treasured memories and we are coasting along to the finish line of our year here in Canada. More >>
Conversations – creating a space for learning and innovation
FEATURE | Marie Jasinski
The concept of a conversation is not new, of course. So why are so many of us focussing on the need for conversation and ways of creating conversation spaces at work? The proposal is that conversation is a core business activity. More >>
International Research Snapshot
RESEARCH SNAPSHOT | Hannele Hentula
ETIS is the proactive library and information service for staff of the Department of Education and Training. They are excellently placed and qualified to identify and share with us key recent reports and articles with particular relevance to VET teaching and learning. More >>
Knowledge Cafés in Northern Sydney Institute
KNOWLEDGE SHARING EXEMPLAR | Helene Brown
The idea for setting up Knowledge Cafés in Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) came from David Gurteen, an English knowledge consultant who has established Knowledge Cafés all over the world. More >>
Toolboxes – what’s new, audit highlights and ‘champion’ services
TOOLBOX UPDATE | Shane Dowd
An update on Flexible Learning Toolboxes, the Toolbox Champion service in NSW, and a link to the audit report on NSW Toolbox usage for 2004-2005. More >>
TAFE Online Stage 2 - More than just online…
PROJECT UPDATE | Vicki Marchant
During its first year TAFE Online 2 (TOL2) researched the eLearning environment, engaged teachers and support staff in new technology and professional development projects and commenced TOL1 learning materials enhancement and updating. More >>
Technology for Learning – an update from the boundary riders
LEARNSCOPE UPDATE | Alex Hayes & Robyn Jay
The use of new and emergent elearning technologies to enhance learning with students of all ages often requires an educator to have an open mind and a lot of patience. More >>
ICVET Update: November 2006
UPDATE | Maret Staron
As we move towards the end of the year, our focus here in ICVET turns to planning for the next two years. ICVET is meeting with management in each Institute and gathering feedback on our performance over the last two years, as well as discussing priorities for the next two years. More >>