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Beyond Zoom, Teams and video lectures — what do university students really want from online learning?
As any university student, lecturer or tutor can attest, the pandemic has turned learning and teaching upside down. So it’s important we understand what happens for students when their learning shifts online with little to no warning. Since 2020, there’s been a growing body of important research into the impact of online learning for educators. […]
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Teachers are driving force behind ‘global education recovery’ from COVID-19
World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on 5 October, provides an important opportunity to call on Governments and the international community to spotlight teachers and their challenges, and share effective and promising policy responses. “They are the principal actors of the global education recovery efforts and are key in accelerating progress towards inclusive and equitable quality […]
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NSW on the road to reopening
NSW will take its first steps towards reopening as the State passes the 70 per cent double vaccination target. With the first vaccination milestone being reached, the NSW Government is also easing a number of restrictions as part of the Reopening NSW roadmap, which will allow fully vaccinated adults to enjoy more freedoms from next […]
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Quality higher education in times of crisis
Higher education is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. In some parts of the world, the crisis is as acute as ever. In Europe, we hope we are through the worst of it, but we have seen time and again over the past months that coping with the health crisis requires more time […]
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New national food allergy guidelines recommend education instead of bans
New allergy guidelines have recommended removing blanket bans on foods from schools and childcare centres in favour of greater education and awareness around allergies and anaphylaxis. Released on Thursday, the National Allergy Strategy — developed with experts — aims to clarify managing and preventing anaphylaxis in schools, with research suggesting up to 1 in 20 […]
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Homeschool registrations rising in Australia, alternative education advocates say mainstream schools need a shake-up
Homeschooling is understood to be the fastest-growing education sector and alternative school advocates say it shows mainstream schooling needs a shake-up. For more information, please visit here.
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6 interesting stats from the Voice of VET RTO Industry Australia Report 2021
Australia’s Registered Training Organisations had a lot to say in this year’s Voice of VET Report. Here’s three things RTOs say have changed (and three things that haven’t). ReadyTech’s Voice of VET RTO Industry Report 2021 contains a lot of interesting insights into the RTO market. Based on a survey of 328 RTOs with a […]
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2021 fee relief now available to VRQA RTOs and non-school providers
Fee relief is available to eligible registered training organisations (RTOs) and non-school senior secondary providers (NSSSPs) to help ease the ongoing economic impact caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Minister for Education and the Minister for Training and Skills have provided fee relief to RTOs and NSSSPs by: extending the VRQA’s financial powers to […]
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ASQA Update – October 2021
ASQA’s risk-based regulatory program in 2021-22 has been informed by the outcomes of our annual environmental scan, which brings together feedback from stakeholder groups and regulatory data – and includes a focus on both provider and systemic risks. As a best-practice regulator, ASQA implements a risk-based approach to regulation, focusing regulatory attention on areas of […]
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Amendments to the ESOS Act effective 27 September 2021
Recent amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) have replaced existing legislation around monitoring, investigation, and enforcement. This brings the ESOS Act and the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (NVR Act) into closer alignment. ASQA’s regulation of training providers will remain the same, with a commitment to […]
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Students head to Canada as Australia’s borders remain shut
Australia’s privileged position as one of the most highly prized destinations for international students has tumbled as Canada, the United States and Britain race to grab greater market share, a new survey has shown. Australia’s share of demand from international students has declined from 16.8 per cent to 11.6 per cent over the past two […]
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Child Care subsidy changes to benefit 250,000 Australian families
A quarter of a million Australian families will be more than $2200 a year better off when additional childcare subsidies are introduced early next year. The additional subsidies for families with two or more children in care were due to start in July 2022, but the federal government has brought the start date forward to […]
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Plan to bring thousands of nurses and doctors into ‘Fortress Australia’
Australia will allow 2000 overseas nurses and doctors to enter the country for work under a plan being finalised by the Commonwealth and states to ease a healthcare staffing crisis. With Melbourne and Sydney’s hospital beds jammed with COVID-19 patients and the health systems of other states also under strain, the reinforcements will be flown […]
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IDP Live transforms international landscape for next generation of students
IDP has recently launched its new student-centred app, IDP Live. IDP Live brings together a suite of tools, including a ground-breaking new service that fast-tracks students through to receiving an offer, prior to submitting their application – ensuring that students can find the right courses and institutions faster and more easily. For more information, please […]
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The journey from comfort zone to the growth zone
Going out of the comfort zone is not easy. It is difficult, challenging and it can be scary. But what if you knew that there was no way to grow without leaving the comfort zone? The journey from comfort zone to the growth zone can be a tough one. There are many uncertainties and insecurities […]
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Australian Government has approved the International student return pilot programme
In a joint decision, the governments of Australia and New South Wales have authorised a second significant student return pilot, which will see up to 250 international students per fortnight returning to the state to continue their studies. According to current plans, the pilot will begin accepting students in December 2021 and will operate within […]
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The websites that will help you become much more productive and efficient.
The internet has a lot of resources that you can use to simplify your life. Websites like Google, Wikipedia, YouTube, and Amazon are among the most visited websites today. These sites make it easy to surf the web and all the information you need is at your fingertips. With the world becoming more and more […]
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Different types of disruptions in training and education businesses: What are they and how can they impact You?
In a world where disruption is happening at a lightning speed, the question of how to thrive in this fast-paced environment is increasingly important. There are many who have been disrupted out of business and there are many more who would be disrupted in the near future. Disruption occurs when someone or something does something […]
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The Australian Government supports eligible employers who hire an Australian Apprentice with a new Australian Apprenticeship Program
Boosting Apprenticeships Commencement (BAC) wage subsidy is a new wage subsidy announced by the federal government to assist apprentices and trainees who are eligible for the wage subsidy to complete their qualifications. The Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) scheme, worth $716 million, would give qualifying employers with a subsidy of up to 10 percent of an […]
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Live webinar with CAQA – Your questions and answer series – Trainers and assessors competency and compliance requirements
The CAQA Live webinar series will be a great opportunity to learn from the experts who have been in this field for a long time. What makes this event so special is that the CAQA team has personally selected the topics and speakers for this Webinar Series. They have also designed it to be specifically […]
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