Javier Amaro - INSOURCES INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA - Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number: 30122)

Using Case Studies to Support Learning

Case studies are an instructional method that students tend to find interesting and engaging yet require a bit of work on the part of the designer. Real world problems and stories introduced through case studies can motivate your participants in...

September 24, 2013

Learning Technologies

Moving to the cloud

Businesses across many industries are adopting cloud computing solutions for their applications and systems, regardless of their size. Does it apply also for an RTO? It certainly does and should be considered as a valid candidate when defining the IT...

September 18, 2013

Learning Design

How Graphics Promote Learning

Graphics are only effective to the extent that they support rather than disrupt psychological events of learning. To be effective, a visual must support any or several of the following processes: Directing attention Awaking appropriate prior knowledge Managing mental load Building...

September 10, 2013

Data Security and Privacy – The race never ends

Learning Technologies

Data Security and Privacy – The race never ends

Training organisations collect sensitive personal and financial information from the students for their business operation and for reporting purposes, as in the case of AVETMISS. Financial data may include Bank account information or credit card numbers, used for one time...

August 28, 2013

Microsoft Windows XP users – plan ahead to upgrade

Learning Technologies

Microsoft Windows XP users – plan ahead to upgrade

If you are one of the many organisations that are still using MS Windows XP, hopefully with Support Package 3 (SP3), take into consideration that Microsoft will end the official support on 08 April 2014. This does not means that...

August 20, 2013

Apex Academic Technologies – Choose IT Services for value, not cost

Learning Technologies

Apex Academic Technologies – Choose IT Services for value, not cost

The main driver for business decisions should be value and this should include those related to IT services. What is the difference between value and cost? Benefits! We could represent this through a simple equation: The benefits are very specific...

August 13, 2013

Learning Technologies

Apex Academic Technologies – IT services for training organizations

Training organizations require a robust and reliable information technology platform to efficiently manage and deliver its courses and training programs, while ensuring adequate levels of data security and integrity. Handling these issues requires skilled resources and specialized tools which were...

August 6, 2013

Learning Design

What is the Australian Core Skills Framework?

What is the ACSF? The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) provides a rich, detailed picture of real life performance in the five core skills of: Learning Reading Writing Oral Communication Numeracy. These skills are essential for individuals to participate effectively...

May 22, 2013

Learning Design

Unpacking Training Packages

Training Packages are developed by specific industries in response to their particular training needs. These packages contain the nationally endorsed units of competency, required by that industry to ensure that a person is able to perform their particular job. The...

May 14, 2013

BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small business management (RTO Admin Staff)

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BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small business management (RTO Admin Staff)

The course outcome is to provide the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as administrative staff, to people providing support in areas such as course coordination, student services, administration, business development and financial...

July 3, 2012