The facilitator presented on the situation in Australia. Main points were:

• competency-based apprenticeships
• qualifications recognised across Aus
• maximum flexibility in system – impacts on quality
• grow private training orgs with effective competition
• school-based apprenticeships
• RPL – want to improve uptake
• industry wants to control knowledge base – web 2 does not fit
• training providers not keeping pace with rapid technological change – important
• costs, flexibility and access
• need training to meet needs of lifelong learners – skills shortages, shiftworkers, contractors, mature learners, just-in-time and to suit learners
• need to build capability – respond to physical and online environment
• changing role of education and training

• more of the following:
• distributed networks
• social networking
• blended and flexible models
• facilitation driving pedagogy not instruction
• innovation
• market changes e.g. full employment

Following my presentation I got talking to Belinda Allen and Kathryn Coleman about ePortfolios and their ideas of creativity that they mentioned in their talk. Kathryn told me about the Assessment toolkit they had developed at the University of New South Wales.  It looks good. I was fairly pleased with my presentation – Is reflective writing an enigma? (Also in the title – Can preparing evidence for an electronic portfolio develop skills for reflective practice?) As soon as I get home I will record some audio to accompany it – otherwise it doesn\’t mean much. I was asked lots of questions after the session and during fodder breaks. The Reflective Framework provoked lots of discussion which was excellent. I will post more later once I get to some decent broadband – balancing the laptop on my knee at my motel door to get connectivity means the post is going to be short.Check out the wonderful art created by Gilly\’s partner (I presume) who also does this kind of artwork for her presentations. He drew this as she talked about the different areas of scaffolding. Building the scaffold in action.

Source: Meerkat

Source: Meerkat

1. Real-time streaming of class lessons to kids who are absent or at home
2. Genuine remote learning for children in rural or inaccessible environments
3. Super-chats of study groups before tests and quizzes
4. Global connections across continents for widespread cohorts of schools and learners
5. In-the-moment broadcasts of school plays, sporting events, and assemblies for families
6. Authentic connections for working parents to classroom events like speeches and projects
7. Sincere professional development for teachers to join educational conferences remotely
8. Democratization of TED talks and other “experts” to reach all audiences without webinars
9. Immediate access to major news stories and current events on mobile devices
10. Tracking of political candidates for 2016 in history and Social Studies classes

Source: Meerkat

Meerkat follows the same privacy safeguards as Twitter. There are, however, potential risks in welcoming Meerkat into the classroom. These concerns echo similar abuse of apps like SnapChat, Yik Yak, and others, but to a possibly magnified degree. For example, if a student were to broadcast live video from the locker room, or during an altercation, or without peer permission, it could lead to serious ramifications. Like all use of social media, though, regular and meaningful education regarding digital citizenship can help young people avoid improper usage and instead reap the benefits of its learning potential.

In LIC, at present loans are granted on unencumbered policies up to 90 percent of the Surrender Value under policies which are in force for the full sum assured and up to 85 percent of the Surrender Value on policies which are paid- up for a reduced sum assured. The minimum amount for which a loan can now be granted under a policy is Rs. 1000/-. The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent per annum payable half- yearly depending upon the type of plan. The terms and conditions printed on the policy bond reveal whether a particular policy is eligible for a loan.

Loans:

• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 90% of Surrender Value of the policies which are in force.
• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 85% of the Surrender Value in case of policies which are paid-up, inclusive of the cash value of bonus.
• The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent p.a. payable half-yearly.
• Loans are not granted for a period shorter than six months.
• The Conditions and Privileges printed on the back of the Policy Bond states whether a particular policy is with or without the loan facility.

In LIC, at present loans are granted on unencumbered policies up to 90 percent of the Surrender Value under policies which are in force for the full sum assured and up to 85 percent of the Surrender Value on policies which are paid- up for a reduced sum assured. The minimum amount for which a loan can now be granted under a policy is Rs. 1000/-. The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent per annum payable half- yearly depending upon the type of plan. The terms and conditions printed on the policy bond reveal whether a particular policy is eligible for a loan.

Loans:

• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 90% of Surrender Value of the policies which are in force.
• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 85% of the Surrender Value in case of policies which are paid-up, inclusive of the cash value of bonus.
• The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent p.a. payable half-yearly.
• Loans are not granted for a period shorter than six months.
• The Conditions and Privileges printed on the back of the Policy Bond states whether a particular policy is with or without the loan facility.

In LIC, at present loans are granted on unencumbered policies up to 90 percent of the Surrender Value under policies which are in force for the full sum assured and up to 85 percent of the Surrender Value on policies which are paid- up for a reduced sum assured. The minimum amount for which a loan can now be granted under a policy is Rs. 1000/-. The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent per annum payable half- yearly depending upon the type of plan. The terms and conditions printed on the policy bond reveal whether a particular policy is eligible for a loan.

Loans:

• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 90% of Surrender Value of the policies which are in force.
• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 85% of the Surrender Value in case of policies which are paid-up, inclusive of the cash value of bonus.
• The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent p.a. payable half-yearly.
• Loans are not granted for a period shorter than six months.
• The Conditions and Privileges printed on the back of the Policy Bond states whether a particular policy is with or without the loan facility.

In LIC, at present loans are granted on unencumbered policies up to 90 percent of the Surrender Value under policies which are in force for the full sum assured and up to 85 percent of the Surrender Value on policies which are paid- up for a reduced sum assured. The minimum amount for which a loan can now be granted under a policy is Rs. 1000/-. The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent per annum payable half- yearly depending upon the type of plan. The terms and conditions printed on the policy bond reveal whether a particular policy is eligible for a loan.

Loans:

• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 90% of Surrender Value of the policies which are in force.
• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 85% of the Surrender Value in case of policies which are paid-up, inclusive of the cash value of bonus.
• The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent p.a. payable half-yearly.
• Loans are not granted for a period shorter than six months.
• The Conditions and Privileges printed on the back of the Policy Bond states whether a particular policy is with or without the loan facility.

In LIC, at present loans are granted on unencumbered policies up to 90 percent of the Surrender Value under policies which are in force for the full sum assured and up to 85 percent of the Surrender Value on policies which are paid- up for a reduced sum assured. The minimum amount for which a loan can now be granted under a policy is Rs. 1000/-. The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent per annum payable half- yearly depending upon the type of plan. The terms and conditions printed on the policy bond reveal whether a particular policy is eligible for a loan.

Loans:

• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 90% of Surrender Value of the policies which are in force.
• Loans are granted on policies to the extent of 85% of the Surrender Value in case of policies which are paid-up, inclusive of the cash value of bonus.
• The rate of interest charged at present varies from 9 percent to 12 percent p.a. payable half-yearly.
• Loans are not granted for a period shorter than six months.
• The Conditions and Privileges printed on the back of the Policy Bond states whether a particular policy is with or without the loan facility.