The VDC Professional Learning Program for Semester 2 is now available, offering the highly popular weekly VDC VET chats, industry focused sessions and professional learning sessions under seven relevant topic areas for VET Practitioners and emerging leaders. All sessions are conducted online in an interactive virtual format ranging from 30 minute VET Chats, one hour […]
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NCVER has just released two good practice guides looking at how best to teach digital skills in VET programs. The first is focused on VET educators, the second on incorporating these skills in VET delivery. In late 2019 NCVER convened a forum to look at digital skills Those attending this forum included “representatives from skills
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There is a lot going on in the VET in schools’ space around the country. In Victoria VCAL is being reviewed. In South Australia they have taken a look at their VET in schools offerings too. The revisions they propose look really interesting. VET for school students in South Australia ’revisioned’ The South Australian Department
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Results of an ARC Discovery Grant project have recently been released. It found students select higher education at a TAFE Institute because of the student experience and learning style provided and the relevance of the degree for their chosen field of employment. What was it about, and where can I find out more? At its
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IBSA Academy is an online hub designed to provide industry-leading Professional Development for RTO and VET practitioners. Built in a state-of-the-art eLearning platform, IBSA Academy is available anywhere, any time. The VDC are proud to partner with IBSA Academy to enhance and assist in your Professional Development journey. New IBSA Academy courses are on their
The Teller Essentials workshop aims to help new employees establish a service routine that ensures compliance with bank and regulatory requirements. Article Author: Edited by Lorri Freifeld Exchange Bank’s Teller Essentials workshop is designed to instruct retail branch employees on the skills and knowledge needed to become proficient in following bank policies and procedures, complying
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You don’t need professional (or even high-end) video gear to make professional-quality videos. You probably have all you need to get really amazing videos in your pocket or bag right now: your smartphone. Article Author: Matt Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador, TechSmith Corp. There are all kinds of reasons people hesitate to start making videos.
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Skilljar recently surveyed 250-plus customer education professionals around the world to identify trends in programs goals, budgets, content formats, and resourcing. Article Author: Sandi Lin, CEO and Co-founder, Skilljar The COVID-19 pandemic is driving seismic changes for customer education programs. To get a pulse on this shifting landscape, Skilljar recently surveyed 250-plus customer education professionals
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With businesses working on post-pandemic recovery plans and strategically preparing for an uncertain future, they need to make fundamental changes and improvements to protect their strongest asset—their employees. Article Author: Paul Burrin, Vice President, Sage People The Coronavirus pandemic has turned everyone’s world upside down and shone light on the gaps that exist within corporate
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Train your leaders to anticipate needs. Article Author: Jordan Birnbaum, Chief Behavioral Economist, ADP; and Brian Gontarski, Director, and Paul Nisco, Manager, Learning & Development | Sales Excellence, Mastercard When you study the science behind employee motivation and engagement (two related but importantly different constructs), there’s something you learn on day one about both: Leaders
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