The Ministry of Education has released a new report on Youth Training. This follows last years’ report on Training Opportunities. Youth Training – Statistical Profile 1999 to 2008 This report provides participation and labour market outcome analysis of the Youth Training programme between 1999 and 2008, using the Youth Training administrative dataset. This is the [...]
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has today announced Ministerial appointments to the new councils of all 20 polytechnics. The changes to councils come with the introduction of the Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Act, which requires new polytechnic councils to be appointed by 1 May 2010. The 78 appointments comprise 33 existing council members and 45 new [...]
Mauri, Bula vinaka, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mauriora koutou katoa, The Dunedin action group petitioning the government for a trial of National Standards is holding a public meeting on Wednesday 31st March. They would like to invite parents, communities and schools to attend and hear well known [...]
Everything you need to succeed in the wild and wooly world of mobile learning and e–learning, and hybrid college, K–12 and career courses. By Susan Smith Nash
It is amazing how few online course providers, colleges and universities provide a simple checklist of things that you should do to maximize the possibilities of your success in an online course or program.
Even though you have completed your online course orientation, and have read all the material your provider has given you on online courses, you may still have a few questions about the way things work. Here is a list of activities and pointers for being successful with your online course.
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has released the Briefings to the Incoming Minister from the Ministry of Education, the Tertiary Education Commission and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
These documents are available here in pdf format.
All learners, irrespective of whether they attend online or onsite training have to be motivated and committed to the learning process. However, as online learners, we need more than that! Based on my experience, here are some points to consider…
A selection of Tweets from our Twitter Stream over the past week.
While adaptation and change are necessary for continued success, neither organizations nor individuals find them easy. Information, communication, and learning technologies offer assistance, although no single solution fits all organizations or all individuals. Author Clark Quinn explores e-learning, information portals, and e-communities in a quest for a coherent understanding of the options and a schema for effective deployment.
Speech to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce 9 March 2010 Good morning – it’s a real pleasure to be here. This is my first speech as Minister of Tertiary Education – I’m going to give you an overview of where we’re coming from, and focus in on one or two areas of particular interest [...]
