May 22nd - Networking Breakfast: New AQTF Standards
It is with great pleasure that I submit the third annual president’s report on behalf of the Vocational Education and Training Industry Group (VETIG).
- Derek Patey
Hosted by DETA - 26-27 March 2009. Check out the DETA web site for further details and registration
DETA Product Services’ officers Susan Todhunter and Toni-Maree Pettigrew delivered a thought provoking workshop targeting inexperienced newcomers to technology and learning. A great deal was packed into the allocated time, including opportunbities to rethink the way we approach, design and facilitate learning and explore the value technology can bring to enhancing students’ learning experiences. Attendees were familiarised with ‘Technologies for Learning Professional Development Framework’ as a guide to discussion. Topics included: Drivers of Net speed education;
Future of education; What’s out there? Practical contemporary examples;
Hands on activities exploring technology and professional conversations with like minded people new to using technology in education. As a bonus, we were treated to the most elaborate and generous morning tea ever!
Our guest speaker, Dianne Orr has advised that there has been a hold up nationally with the release of the Quality Indicators. Accordingly, she has suggested that we delay this breakfast until final information is available. Watch this site for information on a new date for this breakfast - at which point registration will re-open.