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National Monday Update Issue: 
Edition 371, 21 June 2010

 
 

Forum to assist Employers, Registered Training Organisations and Industry Bodies applying for funded training through the Productivity Places Program for Existing Workers 2010.

The application process and guidelines will be discussed and questions regarding the assessment criteria will be answered.

Venue:            Office of the Chief Executive
                        Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology
                        Level 4, 11-29 Waymouth Street,
                        ADELAIDE SA 5000
Date:               Thursday 24 June 2010
Duration:        1 hour (including Q & A)
Time:              9:00am or 11:00am
RSVP:             Tuesday 22 June 2010
                        Contact sue [dot] panagaris [at] sa [dot] gov [dot] au (Sue Panagaris)

Numbers will be limited to 40 per session so please book early.
When responding, please nominate your preferred session time.

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"Focusing on the importance of assessment for the quality outcomes in education and training."
 
The Innovative and Professional Practice in Assessment forum is a full day, not-for-profit forum bringing the whole of South Australian VET sector together to learn, to share, to be informed of the latest developments in the area of assessment in education and training.
 
The program is designed to encourage innovative practice in assessment, present information about Assessment for learning and provide attendees with strategies to apply flexible assessment methodologies in their daily work.
 
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework will also provide interactive e-learning experiences and presentations. Hot topic discussions and networking opportunities aim to engage and expand connectivity with industry and training providers who are passionate about innovative and quality assessment practices.
 
Key note speakers include:
  • Rob Fearon - Queensland Water - Industry focused national e-Learning Framework Project
  • Rob Stowell - Learning Australia - Assessment for Learning Principles
  • Michael Callahan - Box Hill Institute - Flexible assessment in the trades
 
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of the twelve Capability Builders - Assessment, advanced practitioners who will share their journey of 'assessment for learning' from recent projects.
 
When:            Friday 25 June 2010, 9.00 am - 5 pm
Where:            Hilton Adelaide, Victoria Square
Fee:                 $165

 

The Better Business Series is delivered by the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) free of charge to help existing small businesses achieve successful growth and profitability.

Incorporating three-hour workshops on a range of topics, this series is a valuable source of information and insight provided by experienced business operators.

Small business operators should register now for the November series of Better Business Series workshops:
 
 
Using e-assessment with Moodle - Developing your 'Moodle assessment skills'

This workshop is for those with intermediate knowledge and skills with Moodle.
You know the basics about Moodle...perhaps you have completed the 'Getting Started with Moodle' workshop, or have had some basic experience. You would like to know more about the assessment tools in Moodle!

This workshop will cover the following:
  • Using activities in Moodle
  • Using the Moodle Quiz
  • Using SCORM quizzes
  • How the Moodle gradebook works?
  • Setting up categories in the Moodle gradebook
  • Changing letter grades
  • Scales
  • Exporting Grade books
 
Next Workshop: 1 July 2010, Regency TAFE Campus, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Facilitator: Richard Wallace
Cost: $99 per person (incl GST & payable by credit card only) * Please note that refunds cannot be offered To Register: Phone 8348 4070 or 8348 4069
General enquiries: Please kym [dot] schutz [at] sa [dot] gov [dot] au (email) the e-Skills Coordinator

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Developing your 'Moodle management'

This workshop is for those with intermediate knowledge and skills with Moodle.
  • How to use set up and use groups
  • How to set up and facilitate forums
  • Lessons (branching),
  • Glossaries,
  • Using Webinars with Moodle
  • Basic html for Moodle
  • Inserting javascript into HTML blocks,
  • Using Youtube in Moodle,
  • Moodle 2.0 a few comments (Release in July 10 hopefully)
 
Next Workshop: 1 July 2010, Regency TAFE Campus, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Facilitator: Richard Wallace
Cost: $99 per person (incl GST & payable by credit card only)
To Register: Phone 8348 4070 or 8348 4069
General enquiries: Please kym [dot] schutz [at] sa [dot] gov [dot] au (email) the e-Skills Coordinator

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Are you thinking about becoming a registered training organisation?
Do you have a new job role that requires knowledge of the Australian Quality Training Framework?

This workshop is essential for those who are planning to become an RTO or are new to vocational education and training (VET). The workshop focuses on the conditions of registration and the standards of the Australian Quality Training Framework which training organisations must meet if they want to deliver nationally recognised training.

Target audience
Anyone who is thinking of becoming a Registered Training Organisation or is in the process of submitting an application for Registration.
If you are new to the vocational education and training (VET) sector and need to enhance your skills and knowledge of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)
 
Time:              9:30am – 12:30pm
Date:               Wednesday, 21 July 2010

What you need to bring to the workshop
Participants are invited to bring along to the workshop any materials or tools…

Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the AQTF Standards to the workshop and an open mind and willingness to share ideas and participate. NB a copy of the AQTF Standards can be downloaded from training.com.au.
 
July - December 2010
 
July
16 Fri               Contact Person: Role and responsibilities 335.00
27 Tues           Contact Person: Refresher course 145.00
August
11 Wed            Workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment 145.00
26 Thurs          Nipping problems in the bud and complaint handling 290.00
September
8 Wed              Advanced skills for managers and supervisors 145.00
17 Fri              Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00
October
7 Thurs            Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00
19 Tues           Workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment 145.00
November
10 Wed            Nipping problems in the bud and complaint handling 290.00
18 Thurs          Contact Person: Refresher course 145.00
December
2 Thurs            Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00
 
 
 
Peer Mentoring for International Students

When:         Thursday 24 June 2010, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Where:        UniSA – City West Y4-09 Level 4, Yungondi Building North Terrace

Presenter: Mr Hedley Reberger

Session Content & Aims
Hedley Reberger, International Student Adviser (The University of Adelaide) will share information on the University of Adelaide International Student Centre’s University-wide international student peer mentoring program, which provides leadership and training opportunities and encourages interaction between international and local students. The program of peer mentor volunteers has been running for more than eight years and student evaluation and feedback has indicated the high value that students place on such support programs.

Refreshments & networking opportunities provided

Seminar $50 for ISANA members, $80 for non-members
Please RSVP by Tues 22 June to kmatthews [at] worldcare [dot] com [dot] au (Kathy Matthews)

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