15 August 2018
13-2018
2018 VDC Teaching and Learning Conference
Introducing : Jason Renshaw
Keynote Presenter: Intersection of innovation and creativity
Innovation is both an over-used term and one that many educators feel – given the compliance and workload hurdles they need to overcome on a daily basis – isn’t necessarily something they have the remit, scope and time to embrace.
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Outcomes for international students: What’s the story?
The international education market is very important to Australia. International students studying onshore are a key part of this, not only because of the fees they pay to study, but also their contribution to the broader economy while living here.
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L H Martin Institute releases a series of discussion papers on VET issues
On 3 August, L H Martin launched a series of papers on VET issues. The topics covered were diverse, so probably there is something for everybody.
L H Martin’s Director, Professor Leo Goedegebuure introduced the papers and presented some overall findings from the series. Here is what was covered, and where you can find out more.
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UPCOMING VDC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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21 Aug
mapping and validation
Webinar: Pre-assessment validation of assessment design
This webinar invites you to consider options for frontloading quality assurance for assessment tools. Drawing on quality expectations set down in the Standards for RTOs (2015), we investigate the design and documentation requirements for best practice assessment tools. -
23 Aug
assessment essentials
Webinar: How to build Foundation Skills into your courses
This webinar clarifies sometimes confusing terminology. Foundation skills, employability skills, core skills, LLN skills - are they the same or different? An important webinar outcome is deeper understanding of how to weave foundation skills and technical skills together when you deliver a unit of competency. -
29 Aug
online delivery
Webinar: Juggling online and face-to-face delivery together
Webinar participants investigate blended teaching practice. We emphasise the value of careful planning, point to resources that support blended teaching and learning, and explore the benefits of team teaching in successfully meshing online and face-to-face learning environments.
