Message from Margie Fixter, Executive Director, Quality, Teaching and Learning, TAFE SA
Rich conversations about pedagogy, keeping staff and students safe, strong advice where needed and collaboration at pace and with good will. Read other reflections from Margie Fixter, of TAFE SA
On-wine learning with industry help – TAFE SA
If you’re a #wine student, what do you call digitally-enabled study in Term 2? On-wine learning?
TAFE nurses on the frontline – TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland students are in the frontline helping health service staff during COVID-19.
Free online skill sets and micro-credentials under ‘isolearn’ initiative – TAFE Queensland
Isolearn – no cost learning on offer to Queenslanders through TAFE Queensland. The interest has been high as many Queenslanders learn on-line in preparation for the future.
Former NATO interpreter honing counselling skills to meet new challenge – TAFE NSW
Before studying at TAFE NSW as a mature age student, Jasmina Djezic worked as a Bosnian interpreter for NATO. Going to TAFE helped the Campbelltown resident relaunch her career in the community services sector.
Students learning to collaborate online – TAFE SA
In South Australia, more than 90% of TAFE SA courses will be transitioned to digitally enabled learning. The online tool, Collaborate, is popular with students as they transition to this new way of learning.
Detailed insights into how a large institution is transforming – Chisholm Institute
Chisholm Institute in south-eastern Melbourne has provided detailed and authentic insights into the preparation, planning and delivery needed to adapt to the new COVID-19 situation. With over 26,000 students, 200 courses and 1,200 staff this has been a big job.
Adapting delivery modes and course offerings – TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW has responded to the changing needs of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic by re-designing the way lessons are delivered and introducing new course offerings. As well as technology being embraced for educational purposes, staff are collaborating with colleagues like never before.
Message from Jenny Dodd, CEO of TasTAFE
Jenny Dodd has been the CEO of TasTAFE for over two years and previously worked at TAFE Queensland and the Canberra Institute of Technology. In this video Jenny shares some insights on how TasTAFE staff have been re-thinking how they deliver and work together to meet the challenges of the new COVID-19 environment.
FRANCESCA BEDDIE: Tertiary education after COVID-19
Francesca Beddie, former General Manager for Research at NCVER and now tertiary education commentator writes about the impact of COVID-19 on tertiary education in Australia and calls for fairer arrangements between universities and vocational education.
