Sustaining the Momentum – Directions for Interoperability in the VET Sector This report was commissioned by the 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework (2005 Framework) through its Research and Policy Advice Project, working in conjunction with the Resources and Innovation Program. The research reviewed the approach and outcomes of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework's interoperability activities to date, and the progress towards achievement of a well-considered strategy which is adequately informed by other national and international interoperability developments. The research recommends future directions in interoperability for the VET sector. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 9:30 p.m..
SC: 05/12 Panda Security Software patches all its products Computer Weekly reports that Panda Software has fixed a flaw in its anti-virus products that potentially allowed remote attackers to take over users’ PCs; the company said the vulnerability affected all of the company’s anti-virus products, and a patch to fix it has been sent out automatically to customers ... From MCS Safe Computing Bulletins on December 5, 2005 at 7:30 p.m..
Christmas Quizzes This year, Mike nad Miranda have replaced Christmas cards with Christmas quizzes, running on Yacapaca of course. They come in three flavours:
Paris, Capital of the 19th Century The exhibit here from Brown University offers online access to pictorial works and texts selected from the collections of the Art Slide Library, the Rockefeller Library and the John Hay Library at Brown University. It was initiated by the French Studies and Comparative Literature Departments at the university and provides a window into the cultural, [...] From Golden Swamp on December 5, 2005 at 5:30 p.m..
Bust a Move An interactive site that teaches all kinds of dance with free step by step videos. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on December 5, 2005 at 11:30 a.m..
Organellar genomes This is a chapter of the larger site "DNA from the beginning". This section discusses the symbiotic origin the genomes of organelles: mitochondria and chloroplast, the roles of these organelles in the cell, and mode of inheritance of organellar genomes. The material is taught by explaining the experiments that resulted in our understanding of this subject. For all of the modules of the larger site, the science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections, Classical Genetics, Molecules of Geneti From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on December 5, 2005 at 11:30 a.m..
Portable P7120 Lifebook Laptopical reviews an ultralight notebook from Fujitsu, with a fingerprint reader, and a removeable media drive. From Read laptop reviews and notebook news at the laptops weblog - Laptopical on December 5, 2005 at 9:30 a.m..
SC: 05/12 Apple releases Java update Apple computers have released a Mac OS X update for Java which should be applied to avoid what the Security company Secunia classifies as a 'highly critical' vulnerability which could be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system ... From MCS Safe Computing Bulletins on December 5, 2005 at 6:30 a.m..
Mentor Marketplace The Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services administers the Mentor Marketplace Programme which encourages the use of mentoring to improve the outcomes for young people aged 12 to 25 years, particularly those at greatest risk of disconnection from their family, community, education, training and the workplace. Mentor Marketplace develops a mentoring culture in schools, business and communities, that will result in the engagement of business and community sectors towards self-sustaining mentoring activities for young people. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 5:05 a.m..
Project: Txt Me: Supporting Disengaged Youth Using Mobile Technologies This New Practices in Flexible Learning 2004 project recognises that mobile phone use has become a pervasive communication tool among youth culture, and has aimed to develop recommendations and guidelines for VET providers on using this communication technology to support a sustainable learning culture with disengaged youth. Specifically, the project sought to find new ways to engage, motivate and sustain lifelong learning skills for these learners. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 5:05 a.m..
Aspects of Training That Meet Indigenous Australians' Aspirations: A Systematic Review of Research This National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) review of existing research focuses on the key factors required to ensure Indigenous people participating in vocational training achieve the desired outcomes for themselves and their communities. It provides evidence to enable vocational education and training policy makers and practitioners to act and move forward in developing training that meets the aspirations and needs of Indigenous Australians. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 3:55 a.m..
Knowledge Exchange Networks in Australia's Innovation System: Overview and Strategic Analysis This report was commissioned by Business/Industry/Higher Education Collaboration Council (BIHECC) and outlines the networks and organisations that exist in Australia for the exchange and diffusion of knowledge from universities and research institutions to the wider community. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 3:55 a.m..
Training Talk Newsletter - November Issue Training Talk is a web-based newsletter produced by the Vocational Education and Training Group of the Department of Education Science and Training. It aims to communicate up-to-date information on the Australian Government's Training Initiatives. The November 2005 issue of the Training Talk newsletter is now available on the DEST website. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 3:55 a.m..
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Primary Teacher Training Courses (Levels 1, 2 & 3) A training course offered by Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia. This comprehensive training course (not a one-off workshop)is spread over time to develop your skills and try them out in the classroom. These courses are a truly unique approach to professional development. You will learn skills and concepts and have the opportunity to try them out and discuss the results. You will build your resource collection of age appropriate songs and games. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 3:55 a.m..
Indigenous Vocational Education and Training: At a Glance This National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) publication presents the results of a comprehensive research program on Indigenous Australians in vocational education and training, along with feedback from over 200 people who attended the NCVER Research Forum on Indigenous VET in August 2005. The planning and implementation of the research strategy and the forum were undertaken in a partnership between NCVER and the former Australian Indigenous Training Advisory Council of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Board. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 3:03 a.m..
Early Childhood Council Annual Conference New Zealand's premiere early childhood professional development event for Managers, Directors, Committee Members and Teaching Staff from early childhood education services.This conference has become one of the “must attend” events on the early childhood calendar. Each year the programme is carefully planned to provide a balance of international and NZ keynote speakers, a wide selection of workshops covering curriculum, research, management, business and personal development topics, trade exhibits, open forums, as well as the all important networking and social activities. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 3:03 a.m..
Learning Options Learning Options is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering business courses from Certificate II to Diploma level. Based in Canberra, they deliver more than 250 individual units of competency covering over 25 qualifications. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 3:03 a.m..
Initiative to Tackle Childhood Obesity The Australian Government has decided to extend the Healthy School Communities program to allow more schools across the country to take up this initiative. The program, worth $15 million, provides community organisations, linked with a primary or secondary school across Australia, with a grant of up to $1,500 for projects to promote healthy eating. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 2:14 a.m..
Healthy School Communities Australian primary and secondary schools have an opportunity to be involved in a grants program to promote healthy eating. The Healthy School Communities program invites a non-government organisation linked to the school (such as Parents and Citizens/ Friends Association, school auxiliaries or canteen groups) to apply for a grant of up to $1,500 (GST exclusive). One grant will be available for each school until 1 December 2005. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 12:57 a.m..
Go for 2&5 The national Go for 2&5 Campaign is designed to provide families with reliable, practical and consumer friendly information on the importance of healthy eating and physical activity to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Facts about overweight and obesity are provided. From EdNA Online on December 5, 2005 at 12:57 a.m..
Sydney University of Technology - Information Seeking in Context Conference 2006 The ISIC conference is held biannually to explore various aspects of information seeking behaviour. The sixth conference in Sydney will be the first ISIC conference to be held outside Europe. Keynote speakers are Chun Wei Choo, Professor of the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto and Brenda Dervin, Full Professor of Communication and Joan N. Huber Fellow in Social and Behavioral Sciences at Ohio State University. From EdNA Online on December 4, 2005 at 11:58 p.m..
Building a Healthy, Active Australia The site provides access to practical information and updates, news for families, parents, teenagers, children and their carers and older Australians on healthy eating, regular physical activity and active living. Information is provided on the 'Healthy School Communities', Active After School Communities' and the 'Active School Curriculum' initiatives. From EdNA Online on December 4, 2005 at 11:58 p.m..
AVCC Offshore Quality Project Report. A Professional Development Framework for Academic Staff Teaching Australian Programs Offshore The report was prepared by the University of South Australia for the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee (AVCC). This report describes research designed to address one of the quality issues associated with the rapid growth in transnational programs offered by Australian institutions – academic staff development. In particular the research addressed the research question, 'How can Australian and local staff be appropriately inducted and trained for this distinctive teaching and learning environment?'. It involved academic staff from one of Australia's largest providers of off From EdNA Online on December 4, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
EnglishPage.com Englishpage.com is a free online English lesson and ESL/EFL resource site focusing on grammar. The site contains tutorials, exercises, games, quizzes/tests, audio links, forums, and links to English schools. Teachers can use this as a grammar resource and obtain grammar information quickly. Students can use the site as a tutorial or review by working through mini-tutorials, exercises, quizzes, tests, and games. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on December 4, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
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The New Reporting Module This 87 slide downloadable PowerPoint presentation was developed as the elected official guide by the Government Finance Officers Association. The title on the GFOA website under research is Slides for EOG on the New Reporting Model. The presentation consists of 4 parts: an introduction, background and overview, key components and RSI. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on December 4, 2005 at 11:30 p.m..
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