Welcome to our daily digest for Monday the 25th of November, 2013 – a blog post where we compile all of the resources that we have shared throughout our social networks today in a simple to find & easy to read single post.
FPI11 Training Package Victorian Purchsing Guide
http://goo.gl/dGpkeO
Training Support Network (TSN) has released the Victorian Purchasing Guide for FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Industry Training Package.
Version 2 and 2.1 of the Training Package is now available and addresses the recent changes to the training package. These changes include the addition of five new Units of Competency.
To view the current Purchasing Guide or the superseded Purchasing Guide click on the link above. This is important information for anyone who is training within the Forest Industry Sector.
Now and Then: Stories about Change
http://goo.gl/P039fC
Glenorchy LINC hosted the launch of Now and Then: Stories about Change on the 6th November.
Now and Then: Stories about Change is a book produced by participants undertaking accredited training at the Hobart Women’s Shelter.
Featured in the book is a collection of biographical stories with photographic images, displaying the theme of positive change. This is an interesting read for all and an inspiring story about the difference that training can make in an individuals life.
What is Future Skills WA
http://goo.gl/b5bjhh
The Government of Western Australia, Department of Training and Workforce Development has introduced Future Skills WA.
Future Sills WA is a new way of helping to fund training in WA. Through Future Skills WA eligible students will be guaranteed a government subsidised training place at a training provider of their choice.
The benefits will include:
- Increased access to priority training opportunities.
- Greater student choice of training provider.
- Investment in skills to meet current and future industry needs; and
- A sustainable government subsidised training system.
The funding will start in 2014. This is valuable information for people looking to start a course in 2014 who live in Western Australia and for all RTOs to be aware that this funding is available to eligible students.
Texting While Studying? A Students’ Best Friend or Worst Enemy?
http://goo.gl/D2n2Ze
The EFYTimes presents this article about student texting while studying. In a recent study more than 500 students participated in The Impact of Technology on College Student Study Habits that was commissioned by McGraw-Hill Education.
With more than 50 percent of students admitted to using computers, tablets, and phones for non-study activities, such as texting friends, while studying.
However there are some benefits as students are using smart phone and tablets more to study these days, and these digital study tools are saving students time.
Students are reporting they feel more productive and less stressed, feeling “better prepared for classes” and had “improved studying efficiency” as a result of technology.
This is an interesting read if you are interested in the impact that technology has on studying and learning.
