ALA

The m-learning study is now complete. The recommended m-standards and teacher guide are available on the e-standards website:

A summary of the recommended standards can be found at:http;//e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au/topics/mlearn.htm
Background information and useful links to tools and case-studies: http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au/background/mlearn_bckgrnd.htm

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The University of Newcastle Library has been enhanced by a transfer of volumes from the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle.
Around 15,000 titles from the St. John’s Theological College has been added to the university’s collection, bringing the number of theological and religious volumes to more than 54,000.

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Amadeus Education has acquired APM Training Institute continuing its growth after acquiring the Billy Blue group of training and education companies in November 2006.
It sees the potential to expand APM’s offerings with the addition of degree courses and FEE-HELP.

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Be a better listener.
By definition, common sense is based on what others think. It’s thinking that is common to many people. If you don’t pay attention to others, you shut yourself off to common sense.

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Get your ego out of the situation.
Good decisions and good judgment are based on reality. The more you screen things through your ego, the farther you get from reality.

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Brazil has been confirmed as host for Confintea VI to be held in 2009 following acceptance by the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koichiro Matsuura.

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A number of funding opportunities are available through The Foundation for Young Australians.
Visit the website http://www.youngaustralians.org for information about grants for:

Indigenous Small Grants
The Spark Fund
youth Change Makers - Advocating for Change
Indigenous Youth Leadership ProgrammeLaunch Pad Grants
Your Eyes Only.

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This programme is aimed at ensuring young people who have dropped out of school receive flexible education away from the traditional classroom.
It will run for three years across 60 service regions nationally. 40 new service providers will deliver the programme to 3,000 young people nationally.

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The Australian Government is investing $9.6 million in the development of Australian Technical College - Geelong.
The College opened by the Hon Andrew Robb offers students a chance to complete their VCE and kick start their trade career at the same time.
The Australian Government is investing $456.2 million over five years to 2009 to establish and [...]

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The National Quality Council has announced that from 2007 there will be formal recognition of groups of units that lead to a defined industry need.  Recognition will also be provided for groups of units that meet licensing or regulatory body requirements.  
This recognition will be provided through the development of nationally endorsed ‘skill sets’, defined [...]

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