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Congratulations VOCEDplus for completing 30 years
Courtesy: VOCEDplus!
It all started in 1989, with two print publications, Initiatives in Technical and Further Education and TAFE Projects in Progress. These articles were merged to become the Vocational Education and Training Research Database, a resource for the TAFE sector available through print and diskettes.
Over the past three decades, the database has undergone a huge transformation.
Now called VOCEDplus, it is a repository of information for the tertiary education sector, containing over 80 000 items, complemented by value added products such as the VET Knowledge Bank, the VET Practitioner Resource, and the Pod Network.
This is one of the most useful databases you will find on the internet. if you are working in the education and training Industry, the contribution it provides is invaluable.
We congratulate the entire team behind maintaining this one of the most useful resources for the vocational education and training sector.
You can find VOCEDplus online at https://www.voced.edu.au , their twitter account is https://twitter.com/VOCEDplus
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22 May, 2022
Developing Interpersonal Skills as a Trainer/Assessor is Critical in the Training and Education Industry.
The training and education industry is a vital part of our society. It helps to prepare people for work and to continue learning throughout their lives. Interpersonal skills are essential for any individual working in the training and education industry. They allow you to build positive relationships with both your students and your colleagues, which […]
3 years ago
12 June, 2022
The education and training portfolios have received key ministerial appointments
The key portfolios of education, skills and training each have a new minister thanks to the appointments made by the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Tanya Plibersek, who held the portfolio in the Opposition and will now transfer to Environment and Water, has been replaced as Minister for Education by Jason Clare, who acted as Labor’s […]
2 years ago
12 June, 2022
Develop high-quality e-learning content that considers the demographics of the learners.
As more and more training organisations move their operations online, the demand for high-quality e-learning content is skyrocketing. But what makes for high-quality e-learning content? And how can you ensure that your content considers the demographics of your learners? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to these questions, but there are some general principles that you can […]
2 years ago
12 June, 2022
The different types of interactivity for your learning and assessment resources
Interactivity is a key aspect of eLearning. It can help to engage learners, making the learning process more enjoyable and effective. There are different types of interactivity that you can use in your learning and assessment resources. Here are some examples: Type 1: Active Interactivity This type of interactivity requires the learner to take some […]
2 years ago
12 June, 2022
Instructional design concepts for electronic materials
There is no question that the way we design and develop instructional materials has changed dramatically in recent years. The prevalence of digital media and advances in technology have had a profound impact on how we create and deliver instruction. In many ways, these changes have made our jobs as instructional designers more challenging. We […]
2 years ago
12 June, 2022
Education, training, and audits are essential to ensure compliance.
It is essential for training organisations to have systems and procedures in place to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Education, training, and audit are key components of these compliance systems. Education ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance. Education on what is compliant and what is not compliant is […]
2 years ago
27 June, 2022
Privacy policy for your training organisation
There are strict privacy laws in Australia that cover how businesses can collect, use and disclose personal information. It is important for any training organisation to have a robust privacy policy in order to protect the personal information of their students and staff. This means having a privacy policy that sets out how you collect, […]
2 years ago
27 June, 2022
Different ways to approach continuous improvement within a training organisation
There are a number of different ways to approach continuous improvement within a training organisation. The most important thing is to identify the areas where improvement is needed and then develop a plan to address these areas. You must conduct a needs analysis. This involves looking at the training organisation as a whole and identifying […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Which way of learning is most effective — online or offline?
There are many different ways to learn, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we’ll take a look at two of the most popular methods — online learning and offline learning — and compare their effectiveness. Online learning is a type of distance learning that takes place over the internet. It’s […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Different assessment strategies and training organisations
There are many different assessment strategies that training organisations can use to evaluate their students’ progress. Some of the most common types of assessment include formative assessment, summative assessment, continuous assessment, norm-directed assessment, criterion-directed assessment and subjective assessment. Each type of assessment has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to choose the […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students
As a training organisation, it is important that we encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students. By doing so, we can help them develop the skills they need to succeed in their chosen field. There are a number of ways we can encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students. Firstly, we can define […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Preparing students for an increasingly interconnected world
This means teaching them not only the subject matter they will need to know in order to be successful in their chosen fields, but also the cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills they will need to work effectively with people from other countries and cultures. Let’s focus on some of the things a training organisation can […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
What can be done to ‘future-proof’ international education in Australia?
As Australia’s international education sector continues to grow, it is important to consider how to ‘future-proof’ the industry. As the world becomes increasingly globalized, it is more important than ever for students to receive a quality education that will prepare them for success in an international context. There are a number of factors that need […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
In an effort to reform education, Peter Dutton calls for change
Peter Dutton, the Opposition Leader has called for a change to the way the national policy framework for training and education is developed, monitored, and implemented to reform Australia’s education system. Mr Dutton said at a press conference that unions and activists are driving the current system, which negatively impacts the learning of students. According […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Foster a culture of continuous learning
Continuous learning is a process whereby people keep up to date with the latest information in their field and improve their skills on an ongoing basis. It is often seen as an important part of professional development and can help people to stay ahead of the curve in their careers. Continuous learning is the key […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Create an environment conducive to learning
One of the most important aspects of running a successful training organisation is creating an environment that is conducive to learning for your students. This means more than just providing a comfortable space for them to study – it also includes ensuring that they have access to the resources they need, feel safe and supported, […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Think like a customer
When running a training and education institution, it is important to think like a customer. This means understanding their needs and wants and catering to them. It is also important to provide the best possible service so that they will return and recommend you to others. When you are running a training and education institution, […]
2 years ago
