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Here’s a series of videoconferencing events put together by LearnTel and Polycom: Why Attend? Enhance your knowledge of the use of videoconferencing Exchange ideas with other educators See developments in videoconference systems Network with other professionals Session 1: Introduction to Videoconference Teaching A one-day workshop designed for those who have little or no experience with…

Carol Daunt attended the education.au event last Friday 4 August – here’s her review: I attended the education.au seminar So what’s changed? in Sydney yesterday. As expected, there were some thought-provoking points of view from Phillip Adams and James Farmer. And it was interesting to hear about some of the projects being undertaken by Futurelab…

I’ve received a number of requests about recordings and / or slides from the Changing Worlds – Can Education Adapt to a net Generation – so – here is a link to the presentation (PDF format – 6.5mb). Lyn tells me a recording has been made and will be available soon on the UTS website…

If you happen to be in Sydney today (sorry for the late notice – I’ve been offline for a few days – grrrrrrrrr) – there’s a really interesting lecture this evening: UTSpeaks: Changing Worlds – Can Education Adapt to a Net Generation? Education has been one of the slowest sectors to embrace the promise of…

“Exploring transitions and opportunities: A Topical Conference” When: 11 – 13 October, 2006 Where: Cairns, North Queensland, Australia A networking opportunity to explore: International issues Indigenous education and training Partnerships Flexible Learning Changing nature of schooling More information at: VET Network

Call for Papers:Learning Technologies 2006 ConferenceSunshine Coast, Qld, AUSTRALIA9 & 10 November 2006 The theme for Learning Technologies 2006 Conference is: Learning Partnerships We are seeking 30 minute presentations of papers that provide case studies about Learning Partnerships you have been involved in and how these have been actioned and managed, from planning to fruition.…

UTS Training & Development Services Trainers’ Network presents: "Productive Reflection at Work"Professor David Boud will talk about how this book articulates a new focus on "productive reflection". It emphasises productivity combined with satisfying the lived experience of work life. It points the way to a new focus on learning at work that moves away from…

In-between marking 120 assignments (there’s only so many I can cope with a day!!!) – I’ve been trying to catch-up on my Bloglines feeds….If you haven’t already been following the HigherEd Blog Con – then you’re really missing out!!! Some really great initiatives and reports available on the site – there’s also screencasts and podcasts…

The AITD (Australian Institute for Training & Development) national awards were announced on Thursday night (6th April) and….LTUG would like to congratulate a couple of the winners in particular:Peter Calopedos, from Qantas Airways – Excellence in Designfor the blended learning strategy used in the Sales training program.You can listen to Peter in Member’s Musings #…