MyCreativeVision and ITunesU
February 16, 2012 by annepaterson · Leave a Comment
I emailed my network about ITunesU (ITunes University) which is available on the IPAD through ITunes.
IPAD + ITUNE + Access to education and Training is a very sexy combination and I wanted to use it in mcv. Polished, accessible, engaging, mobile, popular – what more could you want.
Well, when I asked Leigh Blackall and Alexander Hayes, they wanted a non-proprietry solution rather than a commercial platform owned by a multinational, even giving me cheek for finding the idea attractive in the first place! I hung my head in shame. However, some other colleagues also felt the pull of the convenient and easy to use IPAD and could understand where I was coming from. I was encouraged to look more broadly at e-books also by Stephen Ridgeway who pointed me in the right direction to gain more insight.
So maybe the question is – would you like to do your course on a tablet (non apple type Ipad) or smartphone (generic touch phone instead of iphone)?
Cleverer colleagues than me have developed their own mobile phone course apps, and I have noticed that the new version of Moodle is compatible with smartphones. I guess its not really even a question anymore?
Wish list for 2012
January 11, 2012 by annepaterson · Leave a Comment
Do you wish for any of the same things I do this year?
- A killer training app!
- Avatar based training videos
- Resources that are beautiful as well as instructionally sound
- Nurture loving kindness, integrity and empathy in all interactions
- The right training fit everytime for every participant
- Fun and joy in training and learning for trainers and participants!
Blogging in VTE
January 6, 2012 by annepaterson · 3 Comments
mycreativevision.net New Year!
January 1, 2012 by annepaterson · 5 Comments
Training Resolutions
- grow our skills base
- stay current
- don’t get stale
- give every learner what they need
- use the right technology for the purpose
- grow our own skills
Proposed Training
The new year will see the implementation of our new teaching resource for the CIV Training and Assessment TAE(40110) over at 2FL.com.au and January courses starting in the week beginning 16th January. So far we have planned a Wednesday CIV TAE at Kogarah and another one on Thursdays at Ashfield! Our delivery method has been tried and tested throughout 2010 and 2011 and we know the seven week format offers an effective timeline for participants. We are seeing steady requests for TAE upgrades and recognition of prior learning for the full CIV TAE. We know we dont offer the cheapest upgrade at $395, but we do know from client feedback that our RPL service is more extensive and provides excellent support as well as really caring that clients achieve the recognition they are due! We look forward to supporting clients RPL in a broader range of qualifications this year, we have already had success with RPL applications in the area of Management and Hospitality!
We want to be an RTO!
We have a fantastic partnership agreement with the Registered Training Organisation (RTO ) All Australian Training which allows us to provide competency based nationally accredited qualifications – but the temptation is there to become our own RTO. I am all for collaboration so perhaps being an RTO will allow Creative Vision to reciprocate partnership agreements with some of our RTO friends, for a broader provision of courses and services that will benefit all of our customers.
Assessment Services
mycreativevision.net have been providing services in marking and assessment to another RTO. This work is much appreciated as it provides a community of experienced and professional educators to consult and share practice with. Opportunities for consultation between practitioners are one way of validating the assessment decisions that are being made.
Consultation with employers and industry
Another opportunity mycreativevision has been grateful for has been the chance to consult with employers when servicing their trainees with Retail, Frontline Management and Business Training for All Australian Training. This work has taken us across NSW and given us insights into time with small business owners and employers in bakeries, smash repair shops, newsagents. The chief insight would be the positive way most employers support the training of their workers and the benefit they perceive that the training adds to the effectiveness of their staff and thereforee the profitability of their businesses.
Talk soon
Anne