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MSA - Mature age workers

MSA - Mature age workers (#DYK Over 40% of the #manufacturing workforce is mature age?
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Is training really the answer? Ask the flowchart.

Is training really the answer? Ask the flowchart. | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
Lamccainreed's curator insight, May 13, 10:11 AM

This is a good explanation of how to determine what kind of training (if any), is required to solve a particular problem.

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Modern Trends in Education: 5 Traits of High Quality Professional Development

Modern Trends in Education: 5 Traits of High Quality Professional Development | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it

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Infographic Builders: 9 Free Tools To Create Great Visual Charts

Infographic Builders: 9 Free Tools To Create Great Visual Charts | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it

Robin Good: Here is a handy short guide to nine free infographic creation tools that can be utilized to create enticing visuals, word charts and data-based infographics without having special technical skills.

 

Useful. 8/10

 

Check them all out: http://www.infographicsarchive.com/create-infographics-and-data-visualization/ ;

 

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Catalina Elena Oyarzún Albarracín's comment, May 10, 2:05 PM
Great work.
Venkatesh Iyer (venkyiyer.com)'s curator insight, May 14, 5:33 AM

I have yet to make my first infograph, but am eager to get going.

Tanya Smith's curator insight, May 18, 11:13 PM

I'm so in love with tools that help visualize what you do. This is a great list. I can't wait to try the ones I'm not familiar with. 

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Canadian education and skills—details and analysis - Ranked 2nd in this report!

Canadian education and skills—details and analysis - Ranked 2nd in this report! | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
How does Canadian education performance rank against peer OECD countries? By looking at key indicators, such as high-school graduation rate and adult literacy rate, the Conference Board of Canada has analyzed how Canada measures up.

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How the always connected generation might shake out by 2020 [INFOGRAPHIC]

How the always connected generation might shake out by 2020 [INFOGRAPHIC] | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
The internet might have led to decreased loyalty and more shopping around for the best flight, hotel or package holiday but there could be worse to come (RT @PaulBromford: What will be the most desired life skills in 2020?
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7 Errors To Avoid When Dealing With the Media

7 Errors To Avoid When Dealing With the Media | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
. You have written this fantastic thriller, perfectly edited, your book has a stunning cover and already received praise from reviewers. Still your books' sales are not what you envisioned when you...
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Free Classroom Guides and Educational Downloads for 2012

Free Classroom Guides and Educational Downloads for 2012 | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
Get our easy-to-print guides that include useful tips for teachers, parents, and school administrators. (RT @mikael_parknas: “@MickHellgren: @mikael_parknas Vilken härlig sida, här finns massor om 21 c skills och lärande!
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SkillsDMC - SkillsDMC 2013 Environmental Scan

For an insight into the shape of workforce development in the resources sector, check out the SkillsDMC E-Scan here: http://t.co/tHC1yyuYXJ
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Twitter / DennisOwen2: National Workforce Development ...

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RT @DennisOwen2: National Workforce Development strategy launch today with @pamchristie @ServiceSkills @AWP_Agency http://t.co/oLYdkkhFeW
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Are companies meeting the needs of an ageing workforce? - Real Business

Are companies meeting the needs of an ageing workforce? - Real Business | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
Are companies meeting the needs of an ageing workforce? Real Business As well as using the older workers to educate those around them, it is also important to develop their skills.
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How to Record Skype, Google Hangouts, and Webinars

How to Record Skype, Google Hangouts, and Webinars | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it

This post offers a wealth of information when it comes to recording things like webinars, Google Hangouts, and Skype calls.

VIDEO and PDF guide - see on source:

http://blogs.techsmith.com/tips-how-tos/how-to-record-skype-google-hangouts-and-webinars/

 


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Patty Ball's curator insight, February 25, 5:15 PM

use camtasia to record webinars, skype, google hangouts

 
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How Teachers Can Start Curating Information for Professional Development [Infographic]

How Teachers Can Start Curating Information for Professional Development [Infographic] | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
In Professional Learning in the Digital Age: The Educator's Guide to User-Generated Learning, Kristen Swanson shows educators how to enhance their pro...

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Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight, March 2, 10:56 PM

 Handy infographic outlining ways to use the web as a PD tool.

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Handy

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Attention SchoolLibrary teams - Curation is a great way to support the learners and teachers in your school!
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4 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking

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If public speaking is a regular part of your role as small business owner, and you are like many people, it may be one of your biggest fears. Fortunately, it do (Today's new post!
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How to Build Your Own Graphics for Online Training Courses » The Rapid eLearning Blog

How to Build Your Own Graphics for Online Training Courses » The Rapid eLearning Blog | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
How to Build Your Own Graphics for Online Training Courses http://t.co/IQD52tzgnA
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5 Excellent Tools to Convert Photos to Cartoons ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

5 Excellent Tools to Convert Photos to Cartoons ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
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How to Avoid Virtual Miscommunication

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Long-distance collaboration requires a special set of skills and sensitivity.
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Australia facing IT skills crisis - ABC Technology and Games

Australia facing IT skills crisis - ABC Technology and Games | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
Australia facing IT skills crisis ABC Technology and Games So the labour market development system has broken down. STEPHANIE SMAIL: Chris Walton is from the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia.
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Training plan for Australians doing business in China

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Australians doing business in China will be offered training in how to play by its rules and avoid jail under a program that will launch within a week.
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How the Skills Gap Affects the Global Economy | Visual.ly

How the Skills Gap Affects the Global Economy | Visual.ly | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it
Employers in the world's 10 largest economies are all struggling with the same task: finding skilled workers to fill open positions. When businesses.
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TAFE NSW News - TAFE NSW flying high at Avalon 2013

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Free Technology for Teachers: Create a Text Message Exchange Between Fictional Characters

Free Technology for Teachers: Create a Text Message Exchange Between Fictional Characters | Vocational education and training | Scoop.it

"The ever clever Russel Tarr has developed a new neat tool for creating fictional text message exchanges between fictional and or historical characters. The Classtools SMS Generator is free to use and does not require students to log-in. To use the SMS Generator just click the left speech bubble icon and enter a message. Then to create a reply just click the right speech bubble icon and enter a new message. You can make the exchange as long as you like. To share the conversation click the sprocket icon and grab the embed code, direct link, or QR code for the exchange. "


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Jacq's comment, March 11, 2:02 PM
nice idea
Jacqui Sharp's curator insight, March 11, 4:52 PM

I like the way you can embed the conversation into your wiki or blog, password protect it and continue to add to the conversation.

Linda Dougherty's curator insight, March 11, 7:14 PM

Great idea for biography compare and contrast.  This would have worked with that heroes of the 21st century project!

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TAFE NSW News - TAFE NSW flying high at Avalon 2013

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TAFE South Western Sydney Institute supporting Defence Industry workforce planning and skills development

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Defence Industry skills and workforce development - via @DennisOwen2

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http://t.co/O9JOCH0QIX - Dennis Owen, TAFE SWSi Defence Industry Services discussing workforce development for Defence Industries (right)
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Informal Learning Is Vital to Workforce Development - T+D

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Informal Learning Is Vital to Workforce Development T+D While formal learning will continue to be central to professional development, the diversity of the future workforce elevates the need to further embrace informal learning.
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