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| Designing for social justice: people, technology, learning This review provides an introduction to the concept of social justice and the practices of user-centred design (UCD), looking at how theories for changing the world marry up with methods to implement these changes. It then explores the potential role of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) within this framework. The core of this review is divided into sections on social justice, the act of designing and the nature of user-centred design, wrapping up with a discussion of how this applies in the field of technology-enhanced learning. more... |
| Declines in study of science and mathematics confirmed A new report released by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has confirmed that Australia faces significant challenges in boosting participation in science and mathematics studies in school education, university studies and in the teaching workforce. The report provides updated figures on: the performance of Australian school students in science and mathematics; participation in science, mathematics, and technology in the final year of secondary school; university participation in science and technology studies; teachers, teaching and education in science, technology and mathematics. more... |
| Australian ePortfolio Project - final project report released The overarching aim of the Australian ePortfolio Project was to examine the current levels of ePortfolio practice in Australian higher education. The research findings revealed that there was a high level of interest in the use of ePortfolios in the context of higher education, particularly in terms of the potential to help students become reflective learners who are conscious of their personal and professional strengths and weaknesses, as well as to make their existing and developing skills more explicit. more... |
| Government delivers on promise to phase out full fee degrees The Australian Government has approved the allocation of 2 607 new Commonwealth supported places and $9.76 million in transitional assistance for public universities in 2009 to phase out full fee undergraduate degrees for Australian students. DEEWR Media release, 29 October 2008 more... |
| OECD countries should boost science and innovation to drive long-term growth OECD governments should increase international co-operation and strengthen links between public research bodies and industry in order to boost science and innovation and drive long-term growth, according to a new OECD report. OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008 reviews trends and developments in science, technology and innovation policy in OECD countries and six emerging economies, including China, Israel and the Russian Federation. more... |
| NICTA network engine ready to play NICTA, Australia's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence, has announced the release of a beta version of its massively multiplayer online (MMO) peer to peer (P2P) network engine, Badumna. The software promises to slash hosting costs for games developers and make their online environments significantly more scalable. National ICT Australia, 20 October 2008. more... |
| Review of the Australian Government's use of Information and Communication Technology Sir Peter's report, of the review of the Australian Government's use and management of information and communication technology, provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of a wide range of issues affecting the Government's use and management of ICT, and also outlines a staged plan for the implementation of recommendations. more... |
| Report: How Young People Are Faring The report 'How Young People Are Faring' by the Foundation for Young Australians shows that young people who have not achieved Year 12 or equivalent qualifications or who do not have post school qualifications fare worse in transition from school to work and in the labour market more generally. This important report provides support for the Rudd Government's Education Revolution, especially the emphasis on lifting attainment of Year 12 or equivalent qualifications. Australian Labour Party, 15 October 2008. more... |
| Insights from strategic and change management projects in Registered Training Organisations This publication provides a snapshot of a sample of eleven of the thirty Reframing the Future strategic and change management projects undertaken in 2007. Some conclusions about Reframing the Future projects are : increased productivity through structural and cultural change in participating Registered Training Organisations (RTOs); individuals or workforces of client enterprises also showed enhanced productivity; increased responsiveness to new requirements by RTOs; shared language about change in and between RTOs; expanding knowledge about change management within participating organisations; and empowering of RTO staff. Case studies provide an integral part of this publication in settings such as library services, community work, and screen industries. more... |
| AICTEC Survey: Students' expectations about learning with technologies The Australian Government through the AICTEC Secretariat is undertaking research into learners' and educators' views of learning with technologies. There are two ways in which you can participate in this research: Complete an online survey; and/or take part in a focus group with 8 to 10 other students. There are surveys for: Primary school students; Secondary school students; VET students; International students; Preservice teachers and Early career teachers. more... |
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