Category: Future
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The Future of Learning
I don’t know what the future of learning is but these people (on the video) have some thoughts. Enjoy. Can’t see the video – click here
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The VET sector is still a mess
Does it really need to be this messy and at times just plain wrong? Check out the video below. Unfortunately I think the reality is even worse than what these guys are reporting. Can’t see the video – click here
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Greyhound Racing or Education?
My Two Rescue Dogs Ethical dilemmas are by definition challenging. I am not condoning cruelty to animals but aren’t there more critical issues in the state of NSW than greyhound racing? Why not horse racing as well? In a recent ABC news article it is estimated that compensation to the industry and those connected to…
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Training for the future or just for now
I have been concerned for quite a while that training I am doing is often just maintaining the current competencies and not the future competencies for many professionals. For example why doesn’t the C IV in training and assessment have a compulsory elearning unit? It is the future of training. The problem is probably more…
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Growing Uneasy
How has your week been? Mine has been exceptional busy which for a self employed person is great but despite this I am becoming increasingly uneasy about education, training and my role in it. I am consistently asked to do things that are educationally unsound but economically useful. As technology provides enormous advantages and time…
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Getting feedback while presenting
Google has released an instant feedback tool into its slide app. While your presenting, your audience can ask questions and provide feedback. Read the article here to find out more. Can’t see the video – click here
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Is this the Future?
I have discussed MOOC’s here on many occasions but generally as a self directed learning tool for individuals. What happens if you utilise them as a corporate learning and development tool? Read the article below. Changes the game a bit doesn’t it? Read the article here.
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Sunday Zephyr – Jobs
How is your Sunday going? Normally this post is light, something easy to read and a little off topic but I thought this Sunday it would be a good idea to examine the future of work. I have been considering this lately as I near the end of my working career ( wishful thinking). We…
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Virtual Reality and Training
2016 has been declared by tech experts as the year of virtual reality. Will this have an impact on training, teaching and education? Of course it will – but not straight away. I think for training it will have a bigger impact on assessment with the trainers ability to assess an individual from a distance…
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Our schools and colleges are a disgrace
Have you been in a NSW government school or Tafe college lately. There are a disgrace. They are basically falling apart. I have been filling in for a teacher for a few weeks at Tafe and there are no heaters. None. It has been freezing and students have beanies and large coats on while we…