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technology tip: switch displays from the monitor to the projector
You may have experienced walking into a classroom to find that you cannot view your content on the monitor or the projector screen. Here are some simple quick fix steps for you to troubleshoot the...
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Learning@work conference reflections
CC licensed image from twitter by (Vanessa Wiltshire) @twofacedHRlady This week I attended the Learning@work conference this week at Redfern Technology Park (27-28th October 2014). The theme of the...
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TAFE NSW Online – want to know more?
Heard about TAFE NSW Online TOL and want to know more? TAFE Connects for Term 4 kicks off today ( 30 Oct. 2014) with Course design snapshots from TAFE NSW Online. Guest presenters are Christine...
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The Sep/Oct 2014 edition of The Buzz is now live
The Sep/Oct 2014 edition of The Buzz is now live – brought to you by the team at Workforce Development.There are a number of interesting and informative articles for you to enjoy.Please share The Buzz...
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The end of the university as we know it?
CC licensed flickr image by marcp_dmoz A recent Ernst & Young report on the future of universities argues that the “dominant Australian university model – a broad-based teaching and research...
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NCVER introduces infographics to support thier latest snapshot of the...
infographic by www.ncver.edu.au NCVER’s released four engaging infographics that provide an snapshot of vocational education and training in Australia. The areas include :- Apprentices and trainees...
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TAFE Connects webinar today – Copyright for online
Are you designing and developing an online course? Are you delivering online? TAFE Connects session today (6 Nov. 2014) looks at Copyright for online. Our guest presenters are our very own Beatriz...
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Access Sydnet from home
Access Sydnet from home This tech tip is a result of feedback from the recent part time teacher meetings with the Institute Director. Sydney TAFE Workforce Development Unit has created step by step...
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Using the Net Promoter Score to measure customer experience – TAFE NSW...
CC licensed flickr image by hamptonroadspartnership The third TAFE NSW Innovation Network webinar, “Using the Net Promoter Score to measure customer experience”, will run from 12.30pm, Monday 17th...
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ASQA announces new Standards for RTO’s
CC licensed Flickr image by dreamsjung The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is introducing new Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) which will come into effect on 1 April...
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Some articles to add to your reading list
Welcome back to everyone for 2015 we trust you had a restful break. Looking for some inspiration around online learning for 2015 how about reading the 10 most popular articles in EDUCAUSE Review for...
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Moodle LMS update
On Thursday 29th January 9am – 12pm the Sydney TAFE moodle will be taken offline to update to the latest version 2.8+ Information about this iterative update and the improved features are available...
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Lynda Online Library a year in review
For Sydney TAFE staff who have not heard of Lynda.com it’s a subscription based self paced online course library. Sydney TAFE has a subscription and registrations are available to staff and students....
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TMA webinar – Stories of Leadership Innovation and Success
When: Tuesday, 24 February, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm Where: Adobe Connect Log on at: https://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tma/ Stories of Leadership Innovation and Success – How are we coping at this major time...
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TAFE Connects for Term 1 2015
Program: Term 1, 2015 Thursday 5 March Course design: snapshots from TAFE NSW Online Thursday 12 March Libraries: finding online learning resources Thursday 19 March Learning online in TAFE NSW...
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TAFE Connects program for term 2 2015
This Thursday 21 May is our first TAFE Connects session for Term 2 2015. Using third party resources features presenters from Hunter, Northern Sydney and South Western Sydney Institutes. How do you...
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Commonly used e-learning tools survey
Some of you may remember the E-standards component of the National VET eLearning Strategy, well they are still active and are conducting a survey on commonly used e-learning tools to inform a...
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 21st is world Accessibility Awareness Day designed to encourage designers, developers, usability professionals, and everyone else to take an hour to experience first-hand the impact of digital...
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2015 NMC Technology Outlook for Australian Tertiary Education released
Late last month the New Media Consortium (NMC) and Open Universities Australia (OUA) released the annual 2015 NMC Technology Outlook for Australian Tertiary Education. The fourth edition of this...
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NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2015
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July. They are an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to join together to celebrate the history, culture and achievements...
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Flipped Learning Design (workshop and webinar) Program
CC licensed flickr image by Vanguard Visions As part of this changing environment, educators need to be able to design, deliver and support new delivery models which prepare their learners for living...
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TAFE Connects for Term 3 2015
TAFE Connects in Term 3 2015 TAFE Connects is a weekly series of online sessions for all TAFE NSW teachers and staff starting Thursday 13 August. Connect live across TAFE NSW, enhance your...
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ENGAGE 2015 A professional development on flexible and personalised online...
Engage2015 is an event for TAFE NSW offering capability building, professional development, knowledge and information sharing around online learning, and opportunities for state-wide internal and...
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How to renew your WAH Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
In October last year we wrote a post on how to purchase a 12 month Work at Home (WAH) subscription for the Adobe Creative Cloud software service. Note: This is for home use personal computers 12...
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Adobe announces Presenter Video Express 11 and Presenter 11
I recently attended the TAFE NSW event Enage2015 themed around online learning. One of the keynote speakers, Tim Kitchen from Adobe previewed the newly released Presenter Video Express 11 product....
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IOS 9 and Adobe Connect App update
For those of us who have updated our IOS phones and tablets to IOS 9 there is a new Adobe Connect App available. If you already had the App it will come down as a new app if not you will find it in...
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Recording video with your smartphone
Image courtesy of shutterstock Saw this great post today in the eworks blog outlining tips for trainers wanting to using a smartphone for recording video....
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TAFE Connects Term 4 2015
Program: Term 4, 2015 # 1 Thursday 22 October 12.00-12.50PM Tools for student engagement # 2 Thursday 29 October 12.00-12.50PM Teaching live online – examples # 3 Thursday 5 November 12.00-12.50PM The...
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Webinar: VET Institutions use Echo360 to promote cognitive learning
Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 12 PM AEDT (AU) Unable to attend the live event? Register to receive the archive. Register for this complimentary webinar to learn the strategic benefits and challenges of...
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Vodcasting on the go!
A teacher recently contacted me this week with a request for advice on a mobile vodcasting rig to conduct interviews while traveling overseas. They own an iPhone 6 and want to record interviews for...
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