Welcome to our daily digest – a blog post where we compile all of the resources that we have shared throughout our social networks today in a simple to find & easy to read single post.
Tips for Trainers & Assessors
http://goo.gl/nUGQHE
Are you a trainer/assessor?
Service Skills Australia has provided tips giving comprehensive advice on how to improve LLN from your perspective to identify, assess and support LLN skills for training and assessment
Private Provider Induction Session 16th October 2013
http://goo.gl/fOhSWb
Since 2011, registered training providers with a contract for apprenticeship or traineeship delivery are required to attend a induction session within four months of receiving the contract.
The seminar provides the latest information about VET legislation, regulations and policy and is provided free.
7 Great Educational Apps & Games
http://goo.gl/iOScXB
Educational software doesn’t have to be boring. Check out these 7 learning games that provide skills in mathematics, problem solving, literacy and cognitive skills for a range of ages.
These games are like digital versions of activities used by good early childhood teachers to explain concepts and encourage practice.
Kids can even learn by making their own video games and share with the community enabling active project based learning and collaboration rather than passive observation.
QLD High Risk Industry Work Health Funding Program
http://goo.gl/Ekrz1j
Eligible organisations with workers in identified high risk industries can be funded up to $40.000 for initiatives that improve and promote worker health and wellbeing.
Projects must focus on improving the health of workers by encouraging and promoting physical activity, healthy eating and drinking, smoking cessation and reducing harmful consumption of alcohol.
Applications close 11th October 2013
TLISC Are Conducting Their Annual E-Scan
http://goo.gl/mLX7hl
Every year the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) undertakes an analysis of Transport and Logistics Industry trends.
The Skills Council will use the information gathered through this process to develop the lastest E-Scan.
The E-Scan provides advice on workforce planning, development needs and projected demand on the national training system over the next 12 months.
You can help the 2014 E-Scan to be accurate and relevant by contributing to identified national policy priorities.
“Virtual Training is Still Training”
http://goo.gl/PsRLXb
Virtual and Face-to-face Training utilise many of the same skills and techniques however with virtual training, trainers cannot see participants and watch for cues.
The article discusses teacher/learner interaction and elaborates on ways to provide this in a virtual training environment.
