Is Google making our e-learning stupid?

Very interesting article on the impact of Google technology. How this is shaping the way we filter information, altering our reading habits, and the challenges posed by the new learner in this "instant answer" culture.

http://www.cedma-europe.org/newsletter%20articles/Rapid%20E-Learning%20Blog/Is%20Google%20Making%20Our%20E-Learning%20Stupid%20(Aug%2008).pdf


MF

Approaches to measuring and understanding employer training expenditure

Interesting NCVER publication. It explores the difficulties of obtaining data on employer training expenditures. The study analysed major surveys and conducted case studies in different industries including the health and community services.
Enjoy the reading.


http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr05009.pdf

MF

Role of Blogs in the NGO sector

Dear TDN members

Based on our discussion on friday and the future role of e-learning in the NGO sector, I found this article on our community-net newsletter about how blogs as a tool can support our work in marketing our programs, supporting our advocacy role and/or sharing information. I have attached the link of the article for your perusal.


http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2008/10/27/what-type-of-blog-should-your-nonprofit-write/

MF

Pocket guide: Australian Vocational Education and Training Statistics

TDN members

NCVER has produced a pocket guide containing data from 2007 vocational education and training (VET) statistics collections. The document includes key data on students and courses, apprentices and trainees training activity, graduates, the financial operations of the VET system, and employers' use and views of the VET system. I have included the link so, you can download the pdf document



http://www.ncver.edu.au/statistics/vet/pocketgd/pocket07/pocketguide07.pdf

MF

social e-learning

This free resource provides examples, step-by-step guides, case studies, plus e-learning strategies, tools and activities which both a novice or advanced e-learning user would find useful

http://socialelearning.flexiblelearning.net.au/social_elearning/index.htm

MF

Cross cultural training and work performance report

Dear TDN members
I found this interesting report produced by NCVER which confirms the value of cross-cultural training in developing the cultural competence needed by employees to work effectively with culturally diverse co-workers and customers. The survey has also reported that participants have improved workplace performance and cultural self-awareness, with most indicating they would like further cross-cultural training

http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr06017.pdf

MF

Interesting resources available from the Net

Dear TDN members

I found a couple of interesting websites that could be worth visiting.
The first one is about the creative economy. You can find interesting articles about e-learning and the impact of the digital economy on the workforce. You can subscribe to get their e-newsletter

http://www.creative.org.au/

InfoExchange Australia is an interesting effort of linking IT resources and the social economy

http://www.esp.infoxchange.net.au/

Australian Flexible Learning Framework is promoting a showcase on technology and how these new technologies can assist the VET sector.

http://www.icvet.tafensw.edu.au/ezine/year_2008/sep/elearning08.htm

IDEA 2008 is running a conference on the role of technology in education. The event will take place on 12 and 13 of November is Melbourne.

http://www.linkaffiliates.net.au/idea2008/

MF