Australian
Flexible Learning Framework
|
The 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework is a national initiative to support the uptake of e-learning within the vocational education and training system. It is a AUD$15million strategy collaboratively funded by the Australian Government and all States and Territories. |
Australian
Centre
for Industrial Relations Research and Training (ACIRRT) |
ACIRRT
is an independent, multi-disciplinary organisation that monitors
and analyses the changing nature of work. It helps others to understand
current workplace issues and the evolving labour market in Australia |
Australian
National Training Authority
(ANTA) |
ANTA
is responsible for a national system of vocational education and
training in cooperation with State and Territory governments, the
Commonwealth government and industry. |
Australian
Qualifications Framework
(AQF) |
AQF
is a unified system of 12 national qualifications in schools, vocational
education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher
education sector. |
Commonwealth
Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
(DETYA) |
DETYA
is the source for Commonwealth government information on training
and post-compulsory education. |
DeLiberations
on Teaching
and Learning in Higher Education |
DeLiberations
offers general and specific learning and teaching resources, and
research. |
| Education
Network of Australia (EdNA) |
EdNA
has links to thousands of educational resources in Australia and
overseas.It is funded by the state/territory and national governments
and it aims to foster collaboration and communication amongst the
education sectors through communication links and information sharing.
EdNA plays an essential role in progressing IT in education and
training in Australia. |
European
Council of Internation Schools
-technology planning/coordination |
The
Council provides links to a variety of plans, planning models and
reference material in relation to technology planning. |
| Learning
Circuits |
Learning
Circuits is an online magazine examining new technologies and how
they are being applied for workplace learning. |
National
Centre
for Vocational Education Research |
NCVER
is Australia's principal research and evaluation organisation for
the vocational and education training sector. |
National
Council for
Open Distance Learning |
The
National Council provides resources for developing flexible learning
packages. |
| National
VET Portal |
The national VET Portal
is a one-stop site for all issues relating to vocational study,
apprenticeships, training packages etc. |
National
Training Service Information
(NTIS) |
NTIS
is a database on vocational education and training in Australia.
It contains detailed information on courses, qualifications, training
packages, competency standards and training organisations. |
| Office
of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE) |
OTTE
links to a significant range of educational resources. It is the
source for Victorian Government information on post compulsory education,
training and employment. |
| Open
Learning Agency |
The
Open Learning Agency provides resources on the development of instructional
materials, and the educational use of technology. |
| Toolbox
Central |
Toolbox
Central is a resource centre that provides tools for the development,
implementation and evaluation of online training. |
University
for Industry
(Learndirect) |
The
University for Industry is a UK initiative to provide flexible learning
to those who normally may not have the time or opportunity to take
up training /development opportunities. |
Victorian
Adult, Community
and Further Education Board (ACFEB) |
ACFEB
is responsible for the Adult and Community Education (ACE) sector
in Victoria and includes a network of over 460 learning centres
and neighbourhood houses run by locally elected committees of management. |
| Vocational
Education in Schools |
|
Web-based
Training Information Centre
(WBTIC) |
WBTIC
is a resource for those developing and delivering web-based training,
online learning, or distance education. Features include WBT primer,
surveys, discussion forums, and resource links. |
| WISE
Employment |
W.I.S.E.
provides transitional, vocational and employment services to people
who are disadvantaged, and quality employment solutions to business. |
| World
Association for Online Education |
WAOE
evaluates online education through the "Online Course and Resource
Evaluation Workgroup". |