Effective leaders don’t just make critical decisions and establish strategic plans; they also communicate in ways that inspire and convince others to act on their behalf. Servant leaders rely on persuasion and cooperation to get the job done, rather than coercion or manipulation. Persuasion benefits all parties involved and is a powerful leadership attribute to hone and employ.
Persuasive Leadership Defined
Persuasive leaders are those who use conviction and reason to guide others to adopt an idea, attitude, or action. They make their pleas personal and tangible, ensuring there is a high degree of authenticity when communicating their wants and needs to others. They understand that a problem well defined and grounded in experience will gain higher acceptance and greater cooperation from others. Therefore, they relate their experience and understanding of the problem before explaining or exploring the solution.
Servant leaders who use persuasion always endeavor to bring benefit to everyone and strive for the betterment of others over self. They seek to build consensus within groups rather than force a minority judgment or decision on everyone. They also avoid actions where one person (or group) benefits at the cost of another.
Effective leaders know when the timing is right to use persuasion to advance the mission of the organization and with whom to use this tactic. In fact, the ability to be persuasive directly impacts the following leadership domains.
Leadership Domains and Persuasion
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I hope our newsletters are providing you with valuable insight that you can share with your colleagues. As always, you can contact us for more information about web-based mentoring or visit us at www.3creek.com for access to resources.
Best Regards,Randy EmeloPresident and CEOTriple Creek Associates303-707-0800800-268-4422 (toll-free)www.3creek.com randy.emelo@3creek.com
Monday, November 10, 2008
flexiblelearning.net
Hi everyone
Have you had a chance yet to REGISTER for Inspiring Innovations: national e-learning highlights?
Registrations are OPEN for this FREE event!
Go to: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/457210/3dd8310f9.html and select the blue ‘register’ button.
Through the email, you will be sent a username and password. In subsequent visits to the site, you will need to use these details to login to the site.Once you have logged into the site, you can check out the PROGRAM by selecting the link on the top left hand menu. The site will be open for welcoming participants and for asynchronous conversations from Monday 10 November.
Practice Session for Participants
Come and make sure you can participate fully in the live Elluminate web conferencing sessions!
Wednesday 5 November 11.00am – 12.00pm AEDT
https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.365854ADCC4A4C30D8ED11B3B05F0F
orTiny URL: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/568895/3dd83jv1v.html
Simply click on the link to participate in the session.
You can find a flyer and more information (including the Program) about Inspiring Innovations at: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/466041/3dd83z50w.htmlUpcoming November e-Gems Sessions!
Presenter: Caryl Oliver
http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/568896/3dd8311tf.html
Mobile learning in Melbourne, Birmingham, London, Paris...
Presentation overview:Fresh from the International Mobile Learning Conference and the Handheld Learning Conference, Caryl will either wow us with all the advances happening in mobile learning across the world, or gloat about how far behind us they are!
Presenter:A self-confessed ‘tech-head’, Caryl Oliver understands that not everyone else has the same 'early adopter' tendencies as her. A Flexible Learning Leader in 2004, Caryl researched the then new phenomenon of mobile learning and is now considered to be a leader in this field…..Date: Wednesday 5 November 2008
When: 12:30 – 1:30pm (AEDST)
Where: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/552058/3dd8314kf4.html
Full URL for session (copy the complete link):
http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/552059/3dd83g1k0.html
Knowledge Tree e-Journal ‘Live Conversation’
Presentation overview:
Bill Wade, Lecturer of Multimedia, of Charles Darwin University will lead a discussion on his lead article in Edition 17 of The Knowledge Tree: an e-Journal of Learning Innovation.
Bill will discuss how to engage youth in online learning and compares the boxed content of bygone correspondence-based distance education with the computer-mediated learning engaging today’s young people. Bill examines a number of key questions, including ‘what technologies really deliver to young people? and ‘how do we move beyond the next best toy and become authentic innovators?’.
Date: Tuesday 18 November When: 2:00 – 3:00pm (AEDST)
Where: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/568898/3dd83v30y.htmlFull URL for session (copy the complete link):
https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.A7FD1D842E417F60E8D66108733AE4
Edition 17 of The Knowledge Tree e-journal: Youth Learning the E-asy Way – now published!
http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/568900/3dd83522d.html
Edition 17 explores how industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) are using e-learning to inspire young learners!A range of articles, case studies, interviews and a dynamic panel discussion give perspectives on engaging Gen Y learners, such as through the use of mobile devices for apprentices in the workplace and training within virtual worlds.
The content of Edition 17 provokes thinking and questioning on the learning of Gen Y, tensions between Web 2.0 ‘fun’ learning and more formal learning; and access to Internet-based technologies and duty of care issues.
For the latest details on e-Gems, the Inspiring Innovations online mini-conference and publications of The Knowledge Tree, please visit:http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/466041/3dd83z50w.html
Enquiries:For any enquiries and/or for any assistance with Elluminate, do not hesitate to contact the e-events team of the Access to E-learning Knowledge and Know-how business activity (AEKK).
Email: e-events@flexiblelearning.net.auPhone: +61 2 6207 4832
Kind regardsCathy and JyothiCathy Baxter and Jyothi Jayaram
Access to E-learning Knowledge and Know-how business activity
Australian Flexible Learning Frameworkhttp://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/466042/3dd83y47r.html
Have you had a chance yet to REGISTER for Inspiring Innovations: national e-learning highlights?
Registrations are OPEN for this FREE event!
Go to: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/457210/3dd8310f9.html and select the blue ‘register’ button.
Through the email, you will be sent a username and password. In subsequent visits to the site, you will need to use these details to login to the site.Once you have logged into the site, you can check out the PROGRAM by selecting the link on the top left hand menu. The site will be open for welcoming participants and for asynchronous conversations from Monday 10 November.
Practice Session for Participants
Come and make sure you can participate fully in the live Elluminate web conferencing sessions!
Wednesday 5 November 11.00am – 12.00pm AEDT
https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.365854ADCC4A4C30D8ED11B3B05F0F
orTiny URL: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/568895/3dd83jv1v.html
Simply click on the link to participate in the session.
You can find a flyer and more information (including the Program) about Inspiring Innovations at: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/466041/3dd83z50w.htmlUpcoming November e-Gems Sessions!
Presenter: Caryl Oliver
http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/568896/3dd8311tf.html
Mobile learning in Melbourne, Birmingham, London, Paris...
Presentation overview:Fresh from the International Mobile Learning Conference and the Handheld Learning Conference, Caryl will either wow us with all the advances happening in mobile learning across the world, or gloat about how far behind us they are!
Presenter:A self-confessed ‘tech-head’, Caryl Oliver understands that not everyone else has the same 'early adopter' tendencies as her. A Flexible Learning Leader in 2004, Caryl researched the then new phenomenon of mobile learning and is now considered to be a leader in this field…..Date: Wednesday 5 November 2008
When: 12:30 – 1:30pm (AEDST)
Where: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/552058/3dd8314kf4.html
Full URL for session (copy the complete link):
http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/552059/3dd83g1k0.html
Knowledge Tree e-Journal ‘Live Conversation’
Presentation overview:
Bill Wade, Lecturer of Multimedia, of Charles Darwin University will lead a discussion on his lead article in Edition 17 of The Knowledge Tree: an e-Journal of Learning Innovation.
Bill will discuss how to engage youth in online learning and compares the boxed content of bygone correspondence-based distance education with the computer-mediated learning engaging today’s young people. Bill examines a number of key questions, including ‘what technologies really deliver to young people? and ‘how do we move beyond the next best toy and become authentic innovators?’.
Date: Tuesday 18 November When: 2:00 – 3:00pm (AEDST)
Where: http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/568898/3dd83v30y.htmlFull URL for session (copy the complete link):
https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.A7FD1D842E417F60E8D66108733AE4
Edition 17 of The Knowledge Tree e-journal: Youth Learning the E-asy Way – now published!
http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/568900/3dd83522d.html
Edition 17 explores how industry and registered training organisations (RTOs) are using e-learning to inspire young learners!A range of articles, case studies, interviews and a dynamic panel discussion give perspectives on engaging Gen Y learners, such as through the use of mobile devices for apprentices in the workplace and training within virtual worlds.
The content of Edition 17 provokes thinking and questioning on the learning of Gen Y, tensions between Web 2.0 ‘fun’ learning and more formal learning; and access to Internet-based technologies and duty of care issues.
For the latest details on e-Gems, the Inspiring Innovations online mini-conference and publications of The Knowledge Tree, please visit:http://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/466041/3dd83z50w.html
Enquiries:For any enquiries and/or for any assistance with Elluminate, do not hesitate to contact the e-events team of the Access to E-learning Knowledge and Know-how business activity (AEKK).
Email: e-events@flexiblelearning.net.auPhone: +61 2 6207 4832
Kind regardsCathy and JyothiCathy Baxter and Jyothi Jayaram
Access to E-learning Knowledge and Know-how business activity
Australian Flexible Learning Frameworkhttp://login.alumni.net.au/ch/1cgq04c/466042/3dd83y47r.html
Reframing the Future November newsletter
Enterprises Enhanced by VET
These forums are of high value to people with responsibility for improving their RTOs structures, cultures or processes or for building the capabilities of training organisation staff to work in partnership with enterprises.
The forum facilitation features the innovative use of Most Significant Change technique.
Resources used in the initial forums are now available from the website www.reframingthefuture.net
A full set of resources, including many of the case study stories will be published in November in time for New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5
Enterprises Enhanced by VET forums will be conducted in Melbourne on November 17 and 18 November as part of the New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5.
New Publication - Insights from Strategic and Change Management Projects in RTOs
This publication provides a sample of eleven of the thirty Reframing the Future strategic and change management projects undertaken in 2007. The eleven projects were chosen on a basis that each of them focused on building capability strategically.
Hear the author, Dr Peter Smith, talk about his findings at the New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5.
This publication is available as a PDF from the website www.reframingthefuture.net
Policies about the e-newsletter and your privacy protection are outlined on our Privacy page. www.reframingthefuture.net/legals.asp
Suzy McKennaNational Project Director
These forums are of high value to people with responsibility for improving their RTOs structures, cultures or processes or for building the capabilities of training organisation staff to work in partnership with enterprises.
The forum facilitation features the innovative use of Most Significant Change technique.
Resources used in the initial forums are now available from the website www.reframingthefuture.net
A full set of resources, including many of the case study stories will be published in November in time for New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5
Enterprises Enhanced by VET forums will be conducted in Melbourne on November 17 and 18 November as part of the New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5.
New Publication - Insights from Strategic and Change Management Projects in RTOs
This publication provides a sample of eleven of the thirty Reframing the Future strategic and change management projects undertaken in 2007. The eleven projects were chosen on a basis that each of them focused on building capability strategically.
Hear the author, Dr Peter Smith, talk about his findings at the New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5.
This publication is available as a PDF from the website www.reframingthefuture.net
Policies about the e-newsletter and your privacy protection are outlined on our Privacy page. www.reframingthefuture.net/legals.asp
Suzy McKennaNational Project Director
WIKISPACES
1. Wikispaces Educational Webinars
We held our first live education webinar in October. It was a greatsuccess. We showed you how to begin your educational wiki, introducedour new notification and monitoring features, and heard from ClayBurell, an educator at the Korea International School. The attendeesloved Clay's talk on how he has used wikis in both global and local educational projects.
If you missed the webinar, you can find arecording of the event at:http://blog.wikispaces.com/2008/10/join-us-for-tonights-education-webinar.html
You can also follow Clay's work on his blog at:https://myemail.gippstafe.vic.edu.au/gw/webacc?User.context=ju5spcSf2oh9kkaFie&merge=linkurl&Url.linkText=http%3a%2f%2fbeyond%2dschool%2eorg%2fOur next educational webinar will be in mid-November.
Keep an eye on our blog at https://myemail.gippstafe.vic.edu.au/gw/webacc?User.context=ju5spcSf2oh9kkaFie&merge=linkurl&Url.linkText=http%3a%2f%2fblog%2ewikispaces%2ecom for more details and be sure tojoin us.
2. Help Us Translate Wikispaces
For all those who have asked for Wikispaces in Spanish, Swedish, orSwahili, a multi-lingual Wikispaces is just around the corner.We have begun the process of translating Wikispaces into otherlanguages and are looking for translators. If you would like to help,are fluent in English and another language, and have experiencetranslating, please send us an e-mail at help@wikispaces.com . Be partof the process that brings Wikispaces to people throughout the world.
3. Mercyhurst Survey on Wikis
The students of Kris Wheaton's Strategic Intelligence class atMercyhurst College are researching wikis - who is using them and whatthey are using them for. They hope to find trends that can make wikismore accessible and valuable for everyone. They are looking to surveypeople using Wikispaces, whether for education, business, non-profitwork, or personal use.
If you are interested in participating, you can find the survey at:https://myemail.gippstafe.vic.edu.au/gw/webacc?User.context=ju5spcSf2oh9kkaFie&merge=linkurl&Url.linkText=http%3a%2f%2fblog%2ewikispaces%2ecom%2f2008%2f10%2fmercyhurst%2dcollege%2dwiki%2dsurvey%2ehtml
4. Have Questions? Send Us an Email
As many of you may know by now, we have a great support team here atWikispaces. We respond to your emails quickly with simple and accurateanswers. If you want to know more about our pricing and plans, arelooking to delete that page from your wiki, or have new featurerequests, drop us an e-mail at help@wikispaces.com . We always lookforward to hearing from you.
Thanks,Adam, Bisma, Dom, James, Jeff, Jessica, and Sarah
We held our first live education webinar in October. It was a greatsuccess. We showed you how to begin your educational wiki, introducedour new notification and monitoring features, and heard from ClayBurell, an educator at the Korea International School. The attendeesloved Clay's talk on how he has used wikis in both global and local educational projects.
If you missed the webinar, you can find arecording of the event at:http://blog.wikispaces.com/2008/10/join-us-for-tonights-education-webinar.html
You can also follow Clay's work on his blog at:https://myemail.gippstafe.vic.edu.au/gw/webacc?User.context=ju5spcSf2oh9kkaFie&merge=linkurl&Url.linkText=http%3a%2f%2fbeyond%2dschool%2eorg%2fOur next educational webinar will be in mid-November.
Keep an eye on our blog at https://myemail.gippstafe.vic.edu.au/gw/webacc?User.context=ju5spcSf2oh9kkaFie&merge=linkurl&Url.linkText=http%3a%2f%2fblog%2ewikispaces%2ecom for more details and be sure tojoin us.
2. Help Us Translate Wikispaces
For all those who have asked for Wikispaces in Spanish, Swedish, orSwahili, a multi-lingual Wikispaces is just around the corner.We have begun the process of translating Wikispaces into otherlanguages and are looking for translators. If you would like to help,are fluent in English and another language, and have experiencetranslating, please send us an e-mail at help@wikispaces.com . Be partof the process that brings Wikispaces to people throughout the world.
3. Mercyhurst Survey on Wikis
The students of Kris Wheaton's Strategic Intelligence class atMercyhurst College are researching wikis - who is using them and whatthey are using them for. They hope to find trends that can make wikismore accessible and valuable for everyone. They are looking to surveypeople using Wikispaces, whether for education, business, non-profitwork, or personal use.
If you are interested in participating, you can find the survey at:https://myemail.gippstafe.vic.edu.au/gw/webacc?User.context=ju5spcSf2oh9kkaFie&merge=linkurl&Url.linkText=http%3a%2f%2fblog%2ewikispaces%2ecom%2f2008%2f10%2fmercyhurst%2dcollege%2dwiki%2dsurvey%2ehtml
4. Have Questions? Send Us an Email
As many of you may know by now, we have a great support team here atWikispaces. We respond to your emails quickly with simple and accurateanswers. If you want to know more about our pricing and plans, arelooking to delete that page from your wiki, or have new featurerequests, drop us an e-mail at help@wikispaces.com . We always lookforward to hearing from you.
Thanks,Adam, Bisma, Dom, James, Jeff, Jessica, and Sarah
More from WETPAINT
Wetpaint is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Education Ambassador, Jeff Utecht! Based out of Thailand, Jeff is a Technology and Learning Coordinator, blogger, and all around Ed Tech superstar that is here to help and happy to brainstorm ideas on ways to improve Wetpaint’s Education program.
Stop by the Wikis in Education wiki to introduce yourself to Jeff and check out all of the updates he’s been making!
21st Century Learning is a community of educators embarking on a collaborative journey into the future of education, educational technologies and new curriculums in order to prepare students to function in a competitive and rapidly changing global world. Find out why Jeff selected this wiki for his first Ambassador's Wiki Pick of the Month!
Share your own experiences using wikis in the classroom, post questions, and network with other educators on the Wikis in Education site.
It’s all about the About page--find out why Jeff recommends that you create a page that explains the mission and purpose of your education wiki.
Stop by the Wikis in Education wiki to introduce yourself to Jeff and check out all of the updates he’s been making!
21st Century Learning is a community of educators embarking on a collaborative journey into the future of education, educational technologies and new curriculums in order to prepare students to function in a competitive and rapidly changing global world. Find out why Jeff selected this wiki for his first Ambassador's Wiki Pick of the Month!
Share your own experiences using wikis in the classroom, post questions, and network with other educators on the Wikis in Education site.
It’s all about the About page--find out why Jeff recommends that you create a page that explains the mission and purpose of your education wiki.
WETPAINT - Wiki's
School's out for the summer -- and wikis are in!
Wetpaint wikis are a fantastic way to keep your students engaged in learning over summer vacation -- and to help them prepare for the coming school year. Get inspired by the ideas below!
Create a summer reading wiki where students can choose summer reading titles and post their thoughts -- all before the first day of school!
Share a preview of your syllabus with your students to give them a sense of what they can expect when school is back in session.
Collaborate with other teachers to share your ideas for a successfull fall semester.
Personal profiles let students get to know each other before the bell rings on the first day
How will you use a wiki this summer? Share your ideas!
Wetpaint wikis are a fantastic way to keep your students engaged in learning over summer vacation -- and to help them prepare for the coming school year. Get inspired by the ideas below!
Create a summer reading wiki where students can choose summer reading titles and post their thoughts -- all before the first day of school!
Share a preview of your syllabus with your students to give them a sense of what they can expect when school is back in session.
Collaborate with other teachers to share your ideas for a successfull fall semester.
Personal profiles let students get to know each other before the bell rings on the first day
How will you use a wiki this summer? Share your ideas!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
NEW WAYS OF WORKING IN VET FORUM
Please find below details for 'New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5'
On the Tuesday I will be presenting findings from the Network project I have been facilitating for the Diploma of VET Practice. It is also a great opportunity for you to come along and see some of the great projects VET Practitioners have been working on this year:
NEW WAYS OF WORKING IN VET
Monday 17 November and Tuesday 18 November 2008 Crown Promenade Hotel, Southbank, Melbourne
The forum provides an opportunity for VET practitioners from around Australia to network, share and promote good practice in implementing the national training system.
Confirmed keynote speakers include Dr Peter Smith who will speak on insights from strategic and change management projects in RTOs (see new publication below) and Jane Figgis on ‘New Ways of Talking about New Ways of Working in VET’.
Please visit the website for more information on these and other speakers and the concurrent sessions.
Another main feature includes displays and presentations on COAG RPL project activities from around Australia. At the Forum you can delve into and try out many of the new resources for RPL as well as talk with the project leaders. An Enterprises Enhanced by VET forum will be held each day (see below). These were initially conducted during August and were evaluated very highly by the participants.
This forum also showcases Reframing the Future project outcomes and provides one of the best opportunities for national networking by VET practitioners.
Download a Flyer/Registration Form from the website www.reframingthefuture.net
RegardsShalene
On the Tuesday I will be presenting findings from the Network project I have been facilitating for the Diploma of VET Practice. It is also a great opportunity for you to come along and see some of the great projects VET Practitioners have been working on this year:
NEW WAYS OF WORKING IN VET
Monday 17 November and Tuesday 18 November 2008 Crown Promenade Hotel, Southbank, Melbourne
The forum provides an opportunity for VET practitioners from around Australia to network, share and promote good practice in implementing the national training system.
Confirmed keynote speakers include Dr Peter Smith who will speak on insights from strategic and change management projects in RTOs (see new publication below) and Jane Figgis on ‘New Ways of Talking about New Ways of Working in VET’.
Please visit the website for more information on these and other speakers and the concurrent sessions.
Another main feature includes displays and presentations on COAG RPL project activities from around Australia. At the Forum you can delve into and try out many of the new resources for RPL as well as talk with the project leaders. An Enterprises Enhanced by VET forum will be held each day (see below). These were initially conducted during August and were evaluated very highly by the participants.
This forum also showcases Reframing the Future project outcomes and provides one of the best opportunities for national networking by VET practitioners.
Download a Flyer/Registration Form from the website www.reframingthefuture.net
RegardsShalene
MOVEMBER pledge - re Melissa
As we are all aware, several of our colleagues have pledged themselves for the above cause. I am writing to gain support from all and help these guys achieve whatever target that they want to meet. I understand how some of us have no time or feel daunted by the sound of donating on line, some of us don't even own a credit card!
With the support and agreement of all concerned; Mr. Peter Whitley as the CEO, Alex Terranova as the team leader, I have placed 3 cash tins where we can put in our donations. Yallourn staff can donate at the Reception, Morwell staff can do so at the Reception or Waratah Training Restaurant. Any donation is good donation as far as we are concerned, small change to one will be a big change when combine!
So please open up your coin purse and let's give these guys our full support, they deserved one. I would also appreciate it if you can inform your students as well. Prostate cancer and depression do not discriminate; they touch anyone, no matter who you are.
These cash tins will remain at these points till Friday 28th November after which they will be collected and counted. All concerned with this drive will then donate all funds on behalf of the students, customers and Staff & Management of GippsTAFE to these 2 Foundations.
With the support and agreement of all concerned; Mr. Peter Whitley as the CEO, Alex Terranova as the team leader, I have placed 3 cash tins where we can put in our donations. Yallourn staff can donate at the Reception, Morwell staff can do so at the Reception or Waratah Training Restaurant. Any donation is good donation as far as we are concerned, small change to one will be a big change when combine!
So please open up your coin purse and let's give these guys our full support, they deserved one. I would also appreciate it if you can inform your students as well. Prostate cancer and depression do not discriminate; they touch anyone, no matter who you are.
These cash tins will remain at these points till Friday 28th November after which they will be collected and counted. All concerned with this drive will then donate all funds on behalf of the students, customers and Staff & Management of GippsTAFE to these 2 Foundations.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Vic Public holidays and School dates
Quick link to Victorian Public Holidays and also School term dates.
The link is http://www.vic.gov.au/
The link is http://www.vic.gov.au/
Mentoring Ecology Model
A true mentoring culture must be carefully cultivated over time with intentional planning and supportive leadership. Triple Creek Associates developed the Mentoring Ecology Model™ to help organizations achieve this.
This booklet looks at our Mentoring Ecology Model™ as a way to promote healthy relationships between mentoring and key organizational initiatives.
Be sure to listen to our podcast on this topic as well to learn even more!
As always, you can contact us for more information about web-based mentoring or visit us at www.3creek.com for access to resources.
Best Regards,Randy EmeloPresident and CEOTriple Creek Associates303-707-0800800-268-4422 (toll-free)www.3creek.com randy.emelo@3creek.com
This booklet looks at our Mentoring Ecology Model™ as a way to promote healthy relationships between mentoring and key organizational initiatives.
Be sure to listen to our podcast on this topic as well to learn even more!
As always, you can contact us for more information about web-based mentoring or visit us at www.3creek.com for access to resources.
Best Regards,Randy EmeloPresident and CEOTriple Creek Associates303-707-0800800-268-4422 (toll-free)www.3creek.com randy.emelo@3creek.com
Monday, November 3, 2008
Vocational education community online (VECO)
About VECO
VECO is an online community for those involved in school to post school transition. It is both a support network for practitioners and a rich information source based on the expertise of the participants.
VECO began in 1997, with a new approach to providing support and networking opportunities for coordinators of structured workplace learning programs. Initiated by the Australian Student Traineeship Foundation (ASTF) - now the Enterprise & Career Education Foundation (ECEF), VECO is run in partnership with Aussie SchoolHouse.
VECO fosters communication, sharing of resources, development of professional networks and recognition of achievement through the use of Internet and communications technologies including email and World Wide Web tools.
VECO has now grown to be a network of people who use a common set of tools to participate in online events and activities. The VECO website supports and records this activity, captures the collective wisdom developed by it and hosts the tools that are used.
To veiw the website, go to:
http://www.veco.ash.org.au/about/
VECO is an online community for those involved in school to post school transition. It is both a support network for practitioners and a rich information source based on the expertise of the participants.
VECO began in 1997, with a new approach to providing support and networking opportunities for coordinators of structured workplace learning programs. Initiated by the Australian Student Traineeship Foundation (ASTF) - now the Enterprise & Career Education Foundation (ECEF), VECO is run in partnership with Aussie SchoolHouse.
VECO fosters communication, sharing of resources, development of professional networks and recognition of achievement through the use of Internet and communications technologies including email and World Wide Web tools.
VECO has now grown to be a network of people who use a common set of tools to participate in online events and activities. The VECO website supports and records this activity, captures the collective wisdom developed by it and hosts the tools that are used.
To veiw the website, go to:
http://www.veco.ash.org.au/about/
BUSINESS SKILLS VICTORIA
Business Skills Victoria (BSV) is an Industry Training Board (ITB). BSV is a not-for-profit organisation whose stakeholders are industry peak bodies and conducts research and consultations to identify training needs for its industries.
BSV is one of 15 ITBs in Victoria, which link industry, the government vocational education and training authority OTTE (Office of Training and Tertiary Education) and training providers.
BSV is the largest ITB in the State with coverage of 42 industry sectors and occupations which cross all industries. These occupations include managers, administrative workers, accountants, marketers, security guards and cleaners. Overall BSV oversees the training needs of 512,000 people - about 27% of Victoria's workforce. To view the website, go to:
http://www.bsv.org.au/
BSV is one of 15 ITBs in Victoria, which link industry, the government vocational education and training authority OTTE (Office of Training and Tertiary Education) and training providers.
BSV is the largest ITB in the State with coverage of 42 industry sectors and occupations which cross all industries. These occupations include managers, administrative workers, accountants, marketers, security guards and cleaners. Overall BSV oversees the training needs of 512,000 people - about 27% of Victoria's workforce. To view the website, go to:
http://www.bsv.org.au/
SERVICE SKILLS VICTORIA
"Our Vision is to raise the professionalism & competitiveness of Victoria's Service Industries Workforce"
Latest News
Service Skills Victoria Response to Securing our future ecomnomic prosperity: discussion paper on skills reform The Victorian Government's discussion paper Securing our future economic prosperity: discussion paper on skills reform outlines proposed reforms on the vocational education and training (VET) system. Follow the link for more information.
New Skills Victoria Website As many of you will be aware the Office of Training and Tertiary Education or OTTE has been renamed Skills Victoria. Along with this change Skills Victoria has refreshed and renamed their website
2008 Change Drivers Report The February 2008 Change Drivers Report has been completed and can be read via the following link.
Latest News
Service Skills Victoria Response to Securing our future ecomnomic prosperity: discussion paper on skills reform The Victorian Government's discussion paper Securing our future economic prosperity: discussion paper on skills reform outlines proposed reforms on the vocational education and training (VET) system. Follow the link for more information.
New Skills Victoria Website As many of you will be aware the Office of Training and Tertiary Education or OTTE has been renamed Skills Victoria. Along with this change Skills Victoria has refreshed and renamed their website
2008 Change Drivers Report The February 2008 Change Drivers Report has been completed and can be read via the following link.
SKILLS VICTORIA
The Skills Victoria website provides information on education and training options to the community including apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, trainers, businesses and employers. If you are looking for corporate-specific information such as our directions and priorities, support to providers, TAFE and university appointments and our programs and initiatives, visit Skills Victoria Corporate. To visit this site, go to:
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/
Sunday, November 2, 2008
IBSA - WELL training
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Training
What is it?The Workplace English Language and Literacy program is an Australian government initiative to assist workplace training where language, literacy or numeracy support is needed. Through the program, enterprises can access government funding for the delivery of accredited training.
For more information, go to:
http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/WELL.html
What is it?The Workplace English Language and Literacy program is an Australian government initiative to assist workplace training where language, literacy or numeracy support is needed. Through the program, enterprises can access government funding for the delivery of accredited training.
For more information, go to:
http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/WELL.html
IBSA website
Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) is one of eleven Industry Skills Councils. Their mission is to build capability, professionalism and innovative capacity in Australia’s workforce through sharp-focused consultation on skill needs in six industry sectors. Workforce development products and services reflect real industry skill requirements and are designed to foster innovative thinking and practice.
To subscribe to the IBSA newsletter, go to:
http://www.ibsa.org.au/mailinglist_form.jsp?mailingList=subscribed
To subscribe to the IBSA newsletter, go to:
http://www.ibsa.org.au/mailinglist_form.jsp?mailingList=subscribed
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
A resource Jo Menzies would like to share....Would be very useful for group work!
Hi
I have just been looking at an online tool from Futurelab that may have some potential. Exploratree looks like it would be good for students organising and structuring thinking on a topic. It has lots of different templates for ways to look at a topic and it allows you to save share and present your plan, create your own template as well as work collaboratively on one. Could be good for planning research presentations , essays and the like.
the site is here http://www.exploratree.org.uk/
and there is an intro video here http://www.exploratree.org.uk/movie.php
See what you think.
Some info from the site below
Jo
The Exploratree web resource has been developed by Futurelab and emerged out of our work on the Enquiring Minds project. It provides a series of ready-made interactive 'thinking guides' or 'frameworks' which can support students' projects and research. Thinking guides support the thinking or working through of an issue, topic or question and help to shape, define and focus an idea and also support the planning required to investigate it further. Exploratree guides can be used as a basis for whole class discussion, or emailed to individuals or groups to complete. They can also be used as a presentation tool to share your findings and thinking with others. As well as providing a set of ready to use thinking guides, which are completely customisable and shareable, Exploratree also enables teachers and students to create their own simply and easily.
With Exploratree you can:
Use our ready-made thinking guides
Make a new thinking guide from scratch
Use it to set class projects
Print them out (they can go as big as A0)
Change and customise thinking guides, you can add or change text, shapes, images etc.
As a teacher, you can set up the sequence that you want the thinking guide to be revealed in, so that you can stage the thinking activity
You can fill in a thinking guide and complete your project on the website
You can present your project
You can send your thinking guide to a whole group of people
You can submit a thinking guide for comments, so it can't be edited but just reviewed
Work in groups on the same thinking guide
I have just been looking at an online tool from Futurelab that may have some potential. Exploratree looks like it would be good for students organising and structuring thinking on a topic. It has lots of different templates for ways to look at a topic and it allows you to save share and present your plan, create your own template as well as work collaboratively on one. Could be good for planning research presentations , essays and the like.
the site is here http://www.exploratree.org.uk/
and there is an intro video here http://www.exploratree.org.uk/movie.php
See what you think.
Some info from the site below
Jo
The Exploratree web resource has been developed by Futurelab and emerged out of our work on the Enquiring Minds project. It provides a series of ready-made interactive 'thinking guides' or 'frameworks' which can support students' projects and research. Thinking guides support the thinking or working through of an issue, topic or question and help to shape, define and focus an idea and also support the planning required to investigate it further. Exploratree guides can be used as a basis for whole class discussion, or emailed to individuals or groups to complete. They can also be used as a presentation tool to share your findings and thinking with others. As well as providing a set of ready to use thinking guides, which are completely customisable and shareable, Exploratree also enables teachers and students to create their own simply and easily.
With Exploratree you can:
Use our ready-made thinking guides
Make a new thinking guide from scratch
Use it to set class projects
Print them out (they can go as big as A0)
Change and customise thinking guides, you can add or change text, shapes, images etc.
As a teacher, you can set up the sequence that you want the thinking guide to be revealed in, so that you can stage the thinking activity
You can fill in a thinking guide and complete your project on the website
You can present your project
You can send your thinking guide to a whole group of people
You can submit a thinking guide for comments, so it can't be edited but just reviewed
Work in groups on the same thinking guide
VISTA: October newsletter
To view the October newsletter from VISTA, go to:
http://www.vista.org.au/newsletters?command=message&id=194&cid=
http://www.vista.org.au/newsletters?command=message&id=194&cid=
VISTA: PD opportunity
LEARNING, SHARING AND PARTICIPATING
IN RESEARCH
A free half-day event in Vocational Education & Training (VET)
Research offered at the University of Ballarat and Victoria University
You can participate in this event at either venue: both are easily accessible by train.
University of Ballarat Victoria University
Thursday November 20th
2pm – 5pm
followed by informal drinks
Friday November 21st
2pm – 5pm
followed by informal drinks
Old Chemistry Lecture Theatre,
Building C, SMB campus,
Lydiard St, Ballarat
Sunshine Convention Centre,
EJ Whitten Building
460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine
Registration: Michelle Trethowan
m.trethowan@ballarat.edu.au
or 03 5327 9748
Registration: Leonie Beaton
leonie.beaton@vu.edu.au
or 03 9919 7157
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Professor Terri Seddon (Monash University)
Researching VET: Considering the Occupational Expertise of VET Teachers
Dr Peter Smith (E&T Thinking)
Learning in Workplaces: Apprentices and Trainees
Dr Peter Waterhouse (Workplace Learning Initiatives)
The ACE Experience: Researching Teaching & Learning in Community Settings
AN UPDATE ON VET RESEARCH AT UB AND VU
Speakers from each institution
NETWORKING AND DISCUSSION TIME ON THE
CONFERENCE THEMES
‘What’s hot in teaching and learning’ and ‘What’s hot in VET research’.
Please come prepared, if you like, to share your own research or your
views about what needs to be researched.
IN RESEARCH
A free half-day event in Vocational Education & Training (VET)
Research offered at the University of Ballarat and Victoria University
You can participate in this event at either venue: both are easily accessible by train.
University of Ballarat Victoria University
Thursday November 20th
2pm – 5pm
followed by informal drinks
Friday November 21st
2pm – 5pm
followed by informal drinks
Old Chemistry Lecture Theatre,
Building C, SMB campus,
Lydiard St, Ballarat
Sunshine Convention Centre,
EJ Whitten Building
460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine
Registration: Michelle Trethowan
m.trethowan@ballarat.edu.au
or 03 5327 9748
Registration: Leonie Beaton
leonie.beaton@vu.edu.au
or 03 9919 7157
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Professor Terri Seddon (Monash University)
Researching VET: Considering the Occupational Expertise of VET Teachers
Dr Peter Smith (E&T Thinking)
Learning in Workplaces: Apprentices and Trainees
Dr Peter Waterhouse (Workplace Learning Initiatives)
The ACE Experience: Researching Teaching & Learning in Community Settings
AN UPDATE ON VET RESEARCH AT UB AND VU
Speakers from each institution
NETWORKING AND DISCUSSION TIME ON THE
CONFERENCE THEMES
‘What’s hot in teaching and learning’ and ‘What’s hot in VET research’.
Please come prepared, if you like, to share your own research or your
views about what needs to be researched.
Reframing the future - opportunities
PD opportunity: New ways of working in VET. The forum provides an opportunity for VET practitioners from around Australia to network, share and promote good practice in implementing the national training system.
To be held in Melbourne at the Crown Promenade on Monday 17 November and Tuesday 18 November 2008. All VET practitioners are invited to attend. This forum showcases Reframing the Future project outcomes, features leading speakers and provides opportunities for national networking by VET practitioners. For more information go to:
http://www.reframingthefuture.net/NWOW5_Nov08.asp
Resources: Enterprises Enhanced by VET
Resources used in the forums held throughout Australia are now available from the website:
http://www.reframingthefuture.net/ForumAugust2008.asp
New Publication: Insights from Strategic and Change Management Projects in RTOs
This publication provides a sample of eleven of the thirty Reframing the Future strategic and change management projects undertaken in 2007. The eleven projects were chosen on a basis that each of them focused on building capability strategically. Go to:
http://www.reframingthefuture.net/docs/2008/Publications/6SM_Insights_sm_cm_projects_4sept08.pdf
To subscribe to the Reframing the future e-newsletter, go to:
http://www.reframingthefuture.net/newsletter.asp
To be held in Melbourne at the Crown Promenade on Monday 17 November and Tuesday 18 November 2008. All VET practitioners are invited to attend. This forum showcases Reframing the Future project outcomes, features leading speakers and provides opportunities for national networking by VET practitioners. For more information go to:
http://www.reframingthefuture.net/NWOW5_Nov08.asp
Resources: Enterprises Enhanced by VET
Resources used in the forums held throughout Australia are now available from the website:
http://www.reframingthefuture.net/ForumAugust2008.asp
New Publication: Insights from Strategic and Change Management Projects in RTOs
This publication provides a sample of eleven of the thirty Reframing the Future strategic and change management projects undertaken in 2007. The eleven projects were chosen on a basis that each of them focused on building capability strategically. Go to:
http://www.reframingthefuture.net/docs/2008/Publications/6SM_Insights_sm_cm_projects_4sept08.pdf
To subscribe to the Reframing the future e-newsletter, go to:
http://www.reframingthefuture.net/newsletter.asp
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
A resource from Sandy
http://www.smartteaching.org/blog/2008/09/60-open-courseware-collections-to-help-you-be-a-better-teacher/
60+ Open Courseware Collections to help you be a better teacher
Christina Laun, Smart Teaching.org
September, 2008
Many teachers work hard to keep up to date with the latest in educational advancements, curriculum design and general information. Usually, this means taking classes at night or during the summer. With open courseware, however, you can learn about a wide range of topics, from classroom behavior to using the latest technologies at your own pace. While it’s no substitute for real classroom education, it can provide an invaluable supplement and guide to your educational pursuits and classroom management. Check out these 60 places to find course materials to keep you on top of the teaching game.
60+ Open Courseware Collections to help you be a better teacher
Christina Laun, Smart Teaching.org
September, 2008
Many teachers work hard to keep up to date with the latest in educational advancements, curriculum design and general information. Usually, this means taking classes at night or during the summer. With open courseware, however, you can learn about a wide range of topics, from classroom behavior to using the latest technologies at your own pace. While it’s no substitute for real classroom education, it can provide an invaluable supplement and guide to your educational pursuits and classroom management. Check out these 60 places to find course materials to keep you on top of the teaching game.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Masterful mentoring newsletter
To view this month's Materful Mentoring newsletter, go to
http://www.3creek.com/resources/newsletters/Masterful_Mentoring_Sep08.html
To view the archive of past newsletters, go to
http://www.3creek.com/resources/newsletters.htm
A little bit about the site:
Triple Creek Associates is an organizational development firm that helps organizations build and foster mentoring cultures, while measurably impacting leadership development, talent management and diversity. They use an ASP hosted, web-based application that helps manage the mentoring relationship. Along with that, their organizational development consultants can partner with organizations to deliver best-in-class, leading-edge service and support.
http://www.3creek.com/resources/newsletters/Masterful_Mentoring_Sep08.html
To view the archive of past newsletters, go to
http://www.3creek.com/resources/newsletters.htm
A little bit about the site:
Triple Creek Associates is an organizational development firm that helps organizations build and foster mentoring cultures, while measurably impacting leadership development, talent management and diversity. They use an ASP hosted, web-based application that helps manage the mentoring relationship. Along with that, their organizational development consultants can partner with organizations to deliver best-in-class, leading-edge service and support.
Monday, September 15, 2008
A resource Sandy would like to share....
For some fantastic online resources on mentoring, please go to:
http://www.3creek.com/resources/newsletters.htm
When you go to this site, you can subscribe to recieve updates as they are posted.
http://www.3creek.com/resources/newsletters.htm
When you go to this site, you can subscribe to recieve updates as they are posted.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
A Practicum opportunity and a great opportunity to share...
Alan's posting in this newsletter is a great way to share a resource you too may find of use. It also provides a great opportunity for him to reflect upon this process and use this for Sections C or D for his Practicum.
Do you have a resource you would like to share with others?
How might this benefit your professional practice and that of your colleagues?
If you would like to contribute to this newsletter, please email me at:
shalenew@gippstafe.vic.edu.au
Do you have a resource you would like to share with others?
How might this benefit your professional practice and that of your colleagues?
If you would like to contribute to this newsletter, please email me at:
shalenew@gippstafe.vic.edu.au
A resource Alan would like to share...
Here is a bit on behaviourism, which is tied up to personality, and says that ones' environment causes ones' behaviour.
First of all, is self observation.
Not too deep, just have a look at yourself . If you find yourself meeting your standards and life is loaded with self praise and reward, you'll have high self- esteem. If, on the other hand, you find yourself failing to meet your standards and are punishing yourself, you will have low self- esteem.Simple eh?
A few recommendations from Allbert Bandura:
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/bandura.html
1. Self observation-know thyself! make sure you have a fairly accurate picture of your behaviour.
2.Standards-make sure your standards aren't set too high.Don't set yourself up for failure.
But, make sure your standards are also not too low as they become meaningless.
3.Self-response-use self rewards, not punishments and celebrate victories, don't dwell on your failures!
Hope it's not too deep, as it's part of Banduras' theories on social learning.I think all learning should be social and believe some sessions on the dip vet could be held in a pub over lunch and a few drinks! Wonder what the outcomes'd be?
Cheers,
Al
First of all, is self observation.
Not too deep, just have a look at yourself . If you find yourself meeting your standards and life is loaded with self praise and reward, you'll have high self- esteem. If, on the other hand, you find yourself failing to meet your standards and are punishing yourself, you will have low self- esteem.Simple eh?
A few recommendations from Allbert Bandura:
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/bandura.html
1. Self observation-know thyself! make sure you have a fairly accurate picture of your behaviour.
2.Standards-make sure your standards aren't set too high.Don't set yourself up for failure.
But, make sure your standards are also not too low as they become meaningless.
3.Self-response-use self rewards, not punishments and celebrate victories, don't dwell on your failures!
Hope it's not too deep, as it's part of Banduras' theories on social learning.I think all learning should be social and believe some sessions on the dip vet could be held in a pub over lunch and a few drinks! Wonder what the outcomes'd be?
Cheers,
Al
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
community@learningtimes.net
Authors Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt recently spoke to LearningTimes Executive Producer Jonathan Finkelstein about assessing learners in online courses, and offered practical ideas for measuring learner progress and gauging understanding online. To access the podcast of their conversation and offer comments please visit:
http://www.onlineteachingandlearning.com/blog/
The podcast is based on the Jossey-Bass Online Teaching and Learning guide book series, and is a pre-cursor to the 2nd annual OTL Conference -- which will take place online, October 7-8, 2008. A special pre-conference workshop, hosted by Fielding Graduate University, will be held on October 6, 2008.
Register now and get early-bird registration savings AND a special discount coupon just for LearningTimes members.
For more information visit: http://www.onlineteachingandlearning.com
http://www.onlineteachingandlearning.com/blog/
The podcast is based on the Jossey-Bass Online Teaching and Learning guide book series, and is a pre-cursor to the 2nd annual OTL Conference -- which will take place online, October 7-8, 2008. A special pre-conference workshop, hosted by Fielding Graduate University, will be held on October 6, 2008.
Register now and get early-bird registration savings AND a special discount coupon just for LearningTimes members.
For more information visit: http://www.onlineteachingandlearning.com
A new direction for VET
Victorian Premier, John Brumby and Victorian Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation, Jacinta Allen recently released a statement outlining reforms to the Victorian Training system. To read this statement got to:
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/corporate/directions/skillsreform/announcement
Some interesting new initiatives include:
Global Skills for Victoria:
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/digitalAssets/1124_Global%20Skills%20for%20Victoria.pdf
Securing jobs for your future:
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/corporate/directions/skillsreform
Skills for Life-the Victorian Training guarentee
Skills for Growth
The Victorian Skills Pledge
The Qualification Navigator
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/corporate/directions/skillsreform/announcement
Some interesting new initiatives include:
Global Skills for Victoria:
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/digitalAssets/1124_Global%20Skills%20for%20Victoria.pdf
Securing jobs for your future:
http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/corporate/directions/skillsreform
Skills for Life-the Victorian Training guarentee
Skills for Growth
The Victorian Skills Pledge
The Qualification Navigator
WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DIP VET NEWSLETTER?
If so, please email your ideas to:
shalenew@gippstafe.vic.edu.au
This activity could be used for sections C or D in your practicum.
shalenew@gippstafe.vic.edu.au
This activity could be used for sections C or D in your practicum.
PD Opportunities
There a some interesting PD opportunities on offer at the moment:
TAFE Development Centre:
"Best Practice showcase event"
Teaching Fellowships
"Strength to strength: contemporary VET Practice"
Voc Ed:
"Assessment Validation"
GippsTAFE:
Applied first aid
For more information go to:
GippsTAFE portal
Community news
TAFE Development Centre:
"Best Practice showcase event"
Teaching Fellowships
"Strength to strength: contemporary VET Practice"
Voc Ed:
"Assessment Validation"
GippsTAFE:
Applied first aid
For more information go to:
GippsTAFE portal
Community news
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Saving on an email
A big thankyou to Jo and Alan for helping Sandy pack up after class at Yallourn Tues 26th Aug. Much appreciated
Shalene
Shalene
Friday, August 22, 2008
trainingpackages@work
Training Packages @ Work "aims to provide up-to-date and reliable information relating to the development and implementation of national training packages. It is a collaborative effort of all state and territory training authorities; Industry Skills Councils; Industry Training Australia; VET Network Australia; and the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations".
Click here to view the trainingpackages@work website or subscribe to their 'quarterly update'.
Click here to view the trainingpackages@work website or subscribe to their 'quarterly update'.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Class Tues 26th August
Hi all
Just a reminder you have your first class for the unit "Maintain and enhance professional development":
Location: Warragul campus, Room 5
Time: 5.30 - 8.30 pm
Facilitator: Shalene Wilcock
Workshop: Practicum information night
Video conferencing will be avalable at both Yallourn (Conference room) and Leongatha campuses.
Please keep an eye on your emails on Monday as I will be sending through some resources you will need to bring with you on the night.
Just a reminder you have your first class for the unit "Maintain and enhance professional development":
Location: Warragul campus, Room 5
Time: 5.30 - 8.30 pm
Facilitator: Shalene Wilcock
Workshop: Practicum information night
Video conferencing will be avalable at both Yallourn (Conference room) and Leongatha campuses.
Please keep an eye on your emails on Monday as I will be sending through some resources you will need to bring with you on the night.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I'd love to hear what you think....
About the new format. Try posting a 'comment' or send me an email.
Thanks
Shalene
Thanks
Shalene
VISTA: Opportunity for PD
Learning Communities - Hume Global Learning Village; Visy Care Learning Hubs
August 26, 2008
OVERVIEWThis event focuses on exploring the nature of learning communities and showcases the developments within the Hume Global Learning Village and Visy Care Learning Hubs. The event provides an overview of the focus, history and structure of the Hume Global Learning Village and showcases the VISY care project as an example of a community collaborative learning project
1. TARGET GROUPThis event is developed for those VET practitioners wishing to learn more about a world leading community collaborative organisation in which schools, community organisations, enterprises, public and private RTOs and Higher education work in a seamless education and training provision to meet the needs of a challenged and diverse community. Target number: Maximum 60
2. EVENT STRUCTURE AND METHODOLOGYPolicy and Management practice contextGeorge Osborne, Manager Learning Communities (Hume City council), explores the policy context under which the Hume City Council provided leadership for the development of a collaborative learning environment to support the learning needs of residents and those working within a defined municipality. The focus is on how the Council drew together the community, community agencies, education and training agencies to provde a seamless connection to learning opportunities for residents of the Hume municipality. The Hume Global learning Village has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister as a world class exemplar of an integrated approach to community learning.
Implementation context - Case study - Sally Anne Wilkinson will present the VISY Care program. This program, conducted by VU, examines the processes to identify needs and bring stakeholders together.
The Case study:In 1999 a group of men who were working in the justice and judiciary system were brought together by a key community liaison worker in the Victoria Police and two lawyers. This group included Victorias most senior Supreme Court judge Justice Frank Vincent (soon to be Chancellor of Victoria University- (VU) and a range of colleagues. Their motivation was to be part of a solution instead of a part of the constant stream of young lives that were coming into the courts.The group sought advice from Dr Robyn Broadbent, a highly regarded youth expert from VU. The success of previous Visy Cares hub in Dandenong and international models was known and the concept of a co located youth service ( a one stop shop model) had appeal as it would leave the physical structure in the community and be accessible to the full community. Victoria University has a long standing commitment to the western region of Melbourne. Encapsulated in the latest policy framework of the University as ; To resource three initiatives for a better life in Melbourne’s western suburbs and to share this knowledge with other communities in Australia or overseas that face similar challenges. (Taken from Visy Cares Hub Report 2007) The Visy Cares hub has been in operation now for 8 months, it provides an entry point for training and support of young people, including lifeskills and recreational programs, legal aid, refugee support, housing, mental health services student support, especially language and literacy, career advice, community links. This presentation will explore the drivers and pitfalls in the set up and discuss how, in a mere 8 months there has been a significant change in retention, training and employment outcomes for youth in the West.
Date: 26th August 2008
Time: 3pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093, Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows
Cost: (incl. GST) VISTA members $25; Non members $40
Tea and coffee available on arrival
Parking: Free parking available at the south aspect of the Hume Global Learning Centre (accessible from Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows)
Tour of Hume Global Learning Centre is available following the presentations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sent by VISTA, Suite 203 21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne 3051------------------------------------------------------------------------
August 26, 2008
OVERVIEWThis event focuses on exploring the nature of learning communities and showcases the developments within the Hume Global Learning Village and Visy Care Learning Hubs. The event provides an overview of the focus, history and structure of the Hume Global Learning Village and showcases the VISY care project as an example of a community collaborative learning project
1. TARGET GROUPThis event is developed for those VET practitioners wishing to learn more about a world leading community collaborative organisation in which schools, community organisations, enterprises, public and private RTOs and Higher education work in a seamless education and training provision to meet the needs of a challenged and diverse community. Target number: Maximum 60
2. EVENT STRUCTURE AND METHODOLOGYPolicy and Management practice contextGeorge Osborne, Manager Learning Communities (Hume City council), explores the policy context under which the Hume City Council provided leadership for the development of a collaborative learning environment to support the learning needs of residents and those working within a defined municipality. The focus is on how the Council drew together the community, community agencies, education and training agencies to provde a seamless connection to learning opportunities for residents of the Hume municipality. The Hume Global learning Village has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister as a world class exemplar of an integrated approach to community learning.
Implementation context - Case study - Sally Anne Wilkinson will present the VISY Care program. This program, conducted by VU, examines the processes to identify needs and bring stakeholders together.
The Case study:In 1999 a group of men who were working in the justice and judiciary system were brought together by a key community liaison worker in the Victoria Police and two lawyers. This group included Victorias most senior Supreme Court judge Justice Frank Vincent (soon to be Chancellor of Victoria University- (VU) and a range of colleagues. Their motivation was to be part of a solution instead of a part of the constant stream of young lives that were coming into the courts.The group sought advice from Dr Robyn Broadbent, a highly regarded youth expert from VU. The success of previous Visy Cares hub in Dandenong and international models was known and the concept of a co located youth service ( a one stop shop model) had appeal as it would leave the physical structure in the community and be accessible to the full community. Victoria University has a long standing commitment to the western region of Melbourne. Encapsulated in the latest policy framework of the University as ; To resource three initiatives for a better life in Melbourne’s western suburbs and to share this knowledge with other communities in Australia or overseas that face similar challenges. (Taken from Visy Cares Hub Report 2007) The Visy Cares hub has been in operation now for 8 months, it provides an entry point for training and support of young people, including lifeskills and recreational programs, legal aid, refugee support, housing, mental health services student support, especially language and literacy, career advice, community links. This presentation will explore the drivers and pitfalls in the set up and discuss how, in a mere 8 months there has been a significant change in retention, training and employment outcomes for youth in the West.
Date: 26th August 2008
Time: 3pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093, Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows
Cost: (incl. GST) VISTA members $25; Non members $40
Tea and coffee available on arrival
Parking: Free parking available at the south aspect of the Hume Global Learning Centre (accessible from Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows)
Tour of Hume Global Learning Centre is available following the presentations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sent by VISTA, Suite 203 21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne 3051------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elluminate August newsletter
Elluminate NewslineThe ePublication created exclusively for educators.
August 2008
Build online session plans. Try Elluminate Plan! FREE for 30 days. >> www.elluminate.com/registration/request-plan-trial-key.goáCreate reusable learning objects. Try Elluminate Publish! FREE for 30 days. >> www.elluminate.com/registration/request-publish-trial-key.goManage your subscription. Customize your Newsline today. >> www.elluminate.com/subscriptions/select-subscription.goGo Back to School with Elluminate vSeries. Start the year off right and save 20%! Elluminate vOffice(TM) and Elluminate vClass(TM) are now available in fully functional, single-room configurations that fit your needs--and your budget.With our back-to-school special, purchase by September 30 and receive our 5-seat, single-room Elluminate vOffice with record/playback capability for only $399 per year. Get 10 seats for only $799 per year.Learn more ╗ www.elluminate.com/buy_now.jspáWhat's the next big thing for the eLearning landscape? The answer is Elluminate Next>. Learn how you can leverage your Elluminate Live! session content to expand the use of live eLearning to more instructors, ensure consistent delivery by multiple presenters, and leverage institutional expertise and limited resources. Register now ╗ sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/schedule?etn=training;demo&eef=0áAnd with our back-to-school special offer, you can save 20% - 50% if you purchase Next> by 9/30. Contact us today!╗ www.elluminate.com/info_form.jspáECC 2008: 2 for 1 Onsite Registration Available NOW! Sign up now for the 2008 Elluminati Community Conference on October 27 in Orlando, Florida. Join keynote speakers Wayne Brantley, Senior Director of Professional Education for the University Alliance, and Bror Saxberg, Chief Learning Officer for Knowledge Testing Enterprises. Plus, earn professional development credits. Register by September 19th and get two for the price of one! ╗ www.elluminate.com/ecc2008/Rising Gas Prices Fuel Increase of Online Enrollments, Virtual Field Trips. According to The New York Times, 79% of the nation's 15 million college students live off campus. So it's not surprising that higher gas prices are leading to higher online enrollments. Another great idea: the virtual field trip. Recently, Florida Virtual School "visited" the Grand Canyon and connected with a class in England to hear a speaker from Parliament. Read Articles╗ www.elluminate.com/press/articles.jspáAccipio Learning: From Virtual Classroom to Virtual Prom. Now those students who attend school online don't have to miss out on one of the most important social events of the year: the prom. UK's Accipio Learning extends the virtual classroom to a virtual prom, featuring avatars dressed in gowns and tuxedos, the crowning of a king and queen, and achievement awards for everyone. Learn more╗ ca.youtube.com/watch?v=79EurMbeJv4Accelerated Learning: The Sequel Webinar - September 16, 2 PM EDT (-4 GMT). Join popular presenter Lou Russell when she continues her interactive discussion about creating a partnership between teacher and learner that honors the unique learning profiles of both. The result: quicker grasp of concepts and greater retention of lessons taught. Learn More╗ sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/description?instance_id=11602áSpotlight on Grants. HereÆs a federally funded higher education grant for $200K related to special education, early intervention, or related services training. Submission must be received by September 2, 2008. Learn More╗ www.ed.gov/programs/osepprep/index.htmlGot Feedback? Have a question about anything in this issue? Like the new format? Just give us a call or shoot us an email. We'd love to hear from you. 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August 2008
Build online session plans. Try Elluminate Plan! FREE for 30 days. >> www.elluminate.com/registration/request-plan-trial-key.goáCreate reusable learning objects. Try Elluminate Publish! FREE for 30 days. >> www.elluminate.com/registration/request-publish-trial-key.goManage your subscription. Customize your Newsline today. >> www.elluminate.com/subscriptions/select-subscription.goGo Back to School with Elluminate vSeries. Start the year off right and save 20%! Elluminate vOffice(TM) and Elluminate vClass(TM) are now available in fully functional, single-room configurations that fit your needs--and your budget.With our back-to-school special, purchase by September 30 and receive our 5-seat, single-room Elluminate vOffice with record/playback capability for only $399 per year. Get 10 seats for only $799 per year.Learn more ╗ www.elluminate.com/buy_now.jspáWhat's the next big thing for the eLearning landscape? The answer is Elluminate Next>. Learn how you can leverage your Elluminate Live! session content to expand the use of live eLearning to more instructors, ensure consistent delivery by multiple presenters, and leverage institutional expertise and limited resources. Register now ╗ sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/schedule?etn=training;demo&eef=0áAnd with our back-to-school special offer, you can save 20% - 50% if you purchase Next> by 9/30. Contact us today!╗ www.elluminate.com/info_form.jspáECC 2008: 2 for 1 Onsite Registration Available NOW! Sign up now for the 2008 Elluminati Community Conference on October 27 in Orlando, Florida. Join keynote speakers Wayne Brantley, Senior Director of Professional Education for the University Alliance, and Bror Saxberg, Chief Learning Officer for Knowledge Testing Enterprises. Plus, earn professional development credits. Register by September 19th and get two for the price of one! ╗ www.elluminate.com/ecc2008/Rising Gas Prices Fuel Increase of Online Enrollments, Virtual Field Trips. According to The New York Times, 79% of the nation's 15 million college students live off campus. So it's not surprising that higher gas prices are leading to higher online enrollments. Another great idea: the virtual field trip. Recently, Florida Virtual School "visited" the Grand Canyon and connected with a class in England to hear a speaker from Parliament. Read Articles╗ www.elluminate.com/press/articles.jspáAccipio Learning: From Virtual Classroom to Virtual Prom. Now those students who attend school online don't have to miss out on one of the most important social events of the year: the prom. UK's Accipio Learning extends the virtual classroom to a virtual prom, featuring avatars dressed in gowns and tuxedos, the crowning of a king and queen, and achievement awards for everyone. Learn more╗ ca.youtube.com/watch?v=79EurMbeJv4Accelerated Learning: The Sequel Webinar - September 16, 2 PM EDT (-4 GMT). Join popular presenter Lou Russell when she continues her interactive discussion about creating a partnership between teacher and learner that honors the unique learning profiles of both. The result: quicker grasp of concepts and greater retention of lessons taught. Learn More╗ sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/description?instance_id=11602áSpotlight on Grants. HereÆs a federally funded higher education grant for $200K related to special education, early intervention, or related services training. Submission must be received by September 2, 2008. Learn More╗ www.ed.gov/programs/osepprep/index.htmlGot Feedback? Have a question about anything in this issue? Like the new format? Just give us a call or shoot us an email. We'd love to hear from you. 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Reframing the future August newsletter
Reframing the Future is a major workforce development initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments. It assists in building the capacity of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system to support the implementation of the national training system and the aims of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and its national reform agenda.
Welcome to the August 2008 of the Reframing the Future e-newsletter
New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5 – earlybird registration open!
When: 17 and 18 November 2008
Where: Crown Promenade, Southbank, Melbourne
The forum provides an opportunity for VET practitioners from around Australia to network, share and promote good practice in implementing the national training system.
It showcases Reframing the Future project outcomes, features leading speakers and provides opportunities for fresh thinking about innovation, agility and responsiveness in the VET system. There will be a special focus on the latest COAG RPL resources and practices from around Australia.
All VET practitioners are invited to attend.
Download a Flyer/Registration Form from the website www.reframingthefuture.net
Funded Projects - Mid-term Reports and Contracts
A reminder that mid-term reports are due on Tuesday 19 August and all reporting templates are available on the website www.reframingthefuture.net
Project contracts are currently being emailed to Project Convenors.
Enterprises Enhanced by VET
Forums have been conducted in Perth and Adelaide. The Sydney and Brisbane forums will be held this week. Expressions of Interest may still be lodged for the Hobart Forum on Wednesday 27 August. The Darwin forum has been cancelled.
Additional forums will be held in Melbourne on 17 and 18 November as part of the New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5.
The forums aim to provide an opportunity for RTOs to explore strategies to increase their capacity to offer enterprises a range of workforce planning and development services and to explore strategies to increase their staff capabilities to achieve this.
For more information visit the website www.reframingthefuture.net
You are receiving this e-newsletter because you have either registered an interest in receiving it through the Reframing the Future website, or because you have enquired about Reframing the Future projects and have provided your email address to us.
Policies about the e-newsletter and your privacy protection are outlined on our Privacy page. www.reframingthefuture.net/legals.asp
Suzy McKennaNational Project Director
Welcome to the August 2008 of the Reframing the Future e-newsletter
New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5 – earlybird registration open!
When: 17 and 18 November 2008
Where: Crown Promenade, Southbank, Melbourne
The forum provides an opportunity for VET practitioners from around Australia to network, share and promote good practice in implementing the national training system.
It showcases Reframing the Future project outcomes, features leading speakers and provides opportunities for fresh thinking about innovation, agility and responsiveness in the VET system. There will be a special focus on the latest COAG RPL resources and practices from around Australia.
All VET practitioners are invited to attend.
Download a Flyer/Registration Form from the website www.reframingthefuture.net
Funded Projects - Mid-term Reports and Contracts
A reminder that mid-term reports are due on Tuesday 19 August and all reporting templates are available on the website www.reframingthefuture.net
Project contracts are currently being emailed to Project Convenors.
Enterprises Enhanced by VET
Forums have been conducted in Perth and Adelaide. The Sydney and Brisbane forums will be held this week. Expressions of Interest may still be lodged for the Hobart Forum on Wednesday 27 August. The Darwin forum has been cancelled.
Additional forums will be held in Melbourne on 17 and 18 November as part of the New Ways of Working in VET Forum 5.
The forums aim to provide an opportunity for RTOs to explore strategies to increase their capacity to offer enterprises a range of workforce planning and development services and to explore strategies to increase their staff capabilities to achieve this.
For more information visit the website www.reframingthefuture.net
You are receiving this e-newsletter because you have either registered an interest in receiving it through the Reframing the Future website, or because you have enquired about Reframing the Future projects and have provided your email address to us.
Policies about the e-newsletter and your privacy protection are outlined on our Privacy page. www.reframingthefuture.net/legals.asp
Suzy McKennaNational Project Director
VISTA August newsletter
VISTA Association of VET professionals proudly supports the skill and career development of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professionals in Victoria.
For the VISTA August newsletter go to:
http://www.vista.org.au/newsletters?command=message&id=158&cid=
For the VISTA August newsletter go to:
http://www.vista.org.au/newsletters?command=message&id=158&cid=
BOS education updates
For Board of Studies education updates go to:
https://my.gippstafe.vic.edu.au/IDM/portal/cn/DefaultContainerPage/BOS
https://my.gippstafe.vic.edu.au/IDM/portal/cn/DefaultContainerPage/BOS
Victorian Practitioners Network (VPN) conference
Presentation resources: "From Knowledge to Practice: Developing the Independent Thinker & Learner"
http://www.vta.vic.edu.au/?Name=Events_VPN_2008
http://www.vta.vic.edu.au/?Name=Events_VPN_2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
WELCOME TO THE NEW DIP VET NEWSLETTER
Hi all and welcome to the new Diploma of VET Practice newsletter.
From now on, rather than send you lots of emails, I will accrue information here and prompt you once a week when new information is available.
Hope you like the new format.
Shalene
From now on, rather than send you lots of emails, I will accrue information here and prompt you once a week when new information is available.
Hope you like the new format.
Shalene
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