TAFETalks
TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) is proud to present…TAFETalks
TDA is excited to announce upcoming events in the TAFETalks series.
Registration for these events is free! If you cannot attend the event live, register anyway and you will receive a link to the recording.
TAFETalks provide a virtual platform for TAFE staff and other interested VET stakeholders to come together, to share, learn and create connections across institutes and states and territories on current issues and priorities.
TAFE staff are strongly encouraged to attend events and to participate fully in the Q&A sessions and group chat, however, TAFETalks are open to all interested stakeholders.
TAFETalks: Enhancing Student Futures with Digital Proficiency
Description:
In this session, we will explore the vital role of vocational education in an increasingly AI-driven and digital world. This session will highlight how digital fluency is essential for equipping students with the skills that employers seek. By fostering critical digital competencies and a solid understanding of AI, students are empowered to think analytically, communicate effectively, and develop personal brands that resonate in today’s job market.
CIT will share their strategies for enhancing student success through the development of digital capabilities and addressing skills gaps. Additionally, we will explore opportunities to engage TAFE educators in building their own digital confidence, ultimately supporting our digitally skilled graduates.
Speaker biographies:
Angela Ryan, Teacher Capability Head of Department, Canberra Institute of Technology
Angela has a long and varied career in vocational education and training (VET), where she currently leads educator capability at Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). With deep experience of the VET workforce, she has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives that build educator digital skills and confidence to support VET educator core work. Angela also has a keen interest in the use of learning spaces and curriculum design to enable learner-centred connected and accessible learning.
Al Briggs, Strategic Development Manager for Higher Education, Adobe
Al Briggs is the Strategic Development Manager for Higher Education at Adobe. A graphic designer by training, Al has spent the last two decades working in vocational education as an educator and learning and teaching specialist. With a key focus on fostering digital fluency, Al is passionate about extending creative and critical thinking skills through the use of digital tools by students and staff alike.
