Teaching & Learning Strategies

Webinar Recording: Blending Online with Face to Face Training

In this webinar, participants investigated blending teaching practice, with an emphasis on careful planning, resources o support blended teaching and learning, and exploring the benefits of team teaching in successfully blending teaching.

Webinar Recording: Bring Learning Alive to Engage Students

This webinar explores strategies that combine to produce consistent student engagement. We work through ideas about building and sustaining a learning climate among your students. The webinar builds your resources for establishing a growth mindset – a habit of mind leading students to believe that by engaging and working hard, they will succeed.

Webinar Recording: Teaching Strategies for Challenging Behaviours

This webinar shares your experiences of challenging classroom behaviours, unpacks what gives rise to them, and repacks them with management strategies that support change.

eLearn: Hybrid Delivery Using Digital Tools

This eLearn explores what hybrid delivery is and the benefits and challenges of delivering learning in this way, incorporating some tools, tips and tricks you can implement to deliver a successful hybrid classroom.

eLearn: Teaching Students with Anxiety

This eLearn will help you to build your understanding of the impact that poor mental health can have on your learners and guide you to create strategies to support them as they strive to achieve their learning goals.

eLearn: Trauma Informed Teaching

This eLearn explores trauma and the impact it has on our learner’s behaviours and emotions in the classroom and how to create a calmer class.

Webinar: Addressing Dyslexia & Specific Learning Differences in the Classroom

In this interactive webinar we won’t seek to diagnose but be aware of the indicators of possible dyslexia and specific learning disorders and activate some simple strategies to accommodate and ensure everyone can learn!

In-Person Workshop: Helping Learners with LLN & Learning Needs

This workshop addresses an issue many VET educators wish to know more about: how to support learners with learning differences and learning needs.

Family Violence Program: Teaching Students from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Background

eLearn: Family Violence Program- Communicating with students with a CALD background

This course is appropriate for people who want to improve their understanding of CALD student and strategies to support CALD students. Completing this course will give you greater awareness in supporting your CALD students.

Family Violence Program | Deep Dive Webinar: Teaching Students with Anxiety

Swinburne Professional Learning Program: Structuring Effective and Engaging Lessons

Swinburne Professional Learning Program: Real Time Feedback

Webinar recording: Kylie's webinar

This course is appropriate for people who want to improve their understanding of CALD student and strategies to support CALD students. Completing this course will give you greater awareness in supporting your CALD students.

webinar recording: DG

This course is appropriate for people who want to improve their understanding of CALD student and strategies to support CALD students. Completing this course will give you greater awareness in supporting your CALD students.

Webinar Recording: Emma's Webinar

This course is appropriate for people who want to improve their understanding of CALD student and strategies to support CALD students. Completing this course will give you greater awareness in supporting your CALD students.

Webinar Recording: Alon

This course is appropriate for people who want to improve their understanding of CALD student and strategies to support CALD students. Completing this course will give you greater awareness in supporting your CALD students.

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This course is appropriate for people who want to improve their understanding of CALD student and strategies to support CALD students. Completing this course will give you greater awareness in supporting your CALD students.

eLearn: Family Violence Program- Self-care

This course introduces the concept of self-care and looks at strategies that can be implemented and adopted into a regular self-care routine and the importance of ongoing self-care assessments to understand our own symptoms of stress.

eLearn: Family Violence Program- Reflective Practice

This eLearn is appropriate for people who want to improve their practice by adopting a reflective process. Completing this course should result in a better understanding of what reflective practice is, why it is important to practice reflection as a part of our approach, and how it can benefit us and those with whom we work.

eLearn: Family Violence Program- Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training

This eLearn explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history since colonisation to gain ideas and strategies for better understanding and enhanced communication strategies when working with indigenous clients

Webinar Recording: Micro-Credentials & Digital Badging in VET

The Australian Tertiary Education System is at a crossroad and is needing to re-establish its purpose and relevance for the future.

Webinar Recording: Social Media in Online Learning

In the rush to get online during COVID lockdown in 2020, we sought to use what tools were available to us at the time. This included social media.

Webinar Recording: Making the Most of Roleplays Online

Roleplays are a great way to get students involved in their learning and practice workplace scenarios in a safe environment. But – how can they be used in an online teaching environment?

Webinar Recording: Refining Online and Blended Courseware

This webinar, led by blended training expert, Sarah Phillips, will explore the ins and outs of all facets of learning design as we identify the steps involved to create engaging and relevant learning for students across a range of industries.

Webinar Recording: Effective Feedback

In this webinar Karen will share a range of feedback strategies not only from teacher to student, but from student to teacher and student to student. Effective Feedback helps learners grow!

Deep Dive Webinar: Teaching Students with Anxiety

This session will provide a framework of good practice focusing on engagement, supportive learning environments, and supported pathways which you can embed in your delivery

Webinar: AI – Changing VET Delivery and Assessment

This session will explain the challenges and opportunities AI offers to RTOs as well as providing an update on the latest AI developments.

eLearn: Embedding Literacy in Your Teaching Practice

You will learn about how important the ACSF and VLSF are in relation to embedding literacy in your teaching practice.

Deep Dive Webinar: Teaching Essentials for New Teachers and Trainers

Our introductory session is designed for practitioners with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in training and assessment. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching prowess and positively influence your students' learning experiences. Register now and take the first step towards mastering the art of teaching!

Deep Dive Webinar: Learner Digital Skills – What Do We Know, What Can We Do

With digital skills specifically featured in the new RTO standards, this is a timely discussion for us to be having. This 90-minute session is packed full of useful insights, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for interaction and questions.

Webinar: Indigenous Cultural Awareness

Are you seeking to expand your cultural competence and contribute to a more inclusive and understanding environment? Join Jillian West as she provides a deeper understanding of the rich and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Deep Dive Webinar: Using Gamification in VET to Engage Learners

Are you struggling to keep your learners engaged? If so, join Matthew Dale and Ash Quarrell on this engaging webinar, “Using Gamification in VET to Engage Learners”, where they will demonstrate how using gamification can be your solution to keeping learners engaged.

Hybrid Workshop: Engaging learners in Foundation classes

Long days, limited language, limited literacy? No worries.

Hybrid Workshop: Learning & Teaching - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Join Kay for this introductory session as she explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how it impacts on teaching and learning.

Webinar: AI & Assessment (VET focus)

This session explores academic integrity and assessment in the context of Generative AI application such as ChatGPT.

Deep Dive Webinar: Introduction to Trauma-Aware Education

This webinar aims to illuminate the complexities of trauma and its effects on learning.

FREE deafConnectEd eLearn: Notetaking for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students & The Practice of Notetaking

This two part eLearn was developed for anyone interested in or already working as a notetaker, with a particular focus on notetaking for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Each module provides valuable information, practice activities and resources.

Webinar Recording: Supporting Vulnerable Learners in VET

Join Raj Selvam for this important 90-minute webinar exploring techniques, tools and trauma informed practices to support disadvantaged learners when delivering Cert II and III level qualifications.

Webinar Recording: Cyber Security for VET Teachers

In this webinar you will develop core security awareness and how you can educate your learners, team, friends, and family about cyber-attacks.

Webinar: Digital Literacy Mapping

During this session, we will delve into the topic of digital literacy and how it is an addition to the core skills of language, literacy and numeracy.

Deep Dive Webinar: Essential Insights for Good Slide Design

Join us for this engaging session where we draw from the latest VET research and contemporary cognitive load theories applied to PowerPoint design. Learn what your learners really think and see firsthand the impact of slide design on engagement and outcomes.

Deep Dive Webinar: Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusivity in Vocational Programs

This session will highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusivity, identify common barriers, and provide practical solutions such as implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, leveraging assistive technologies, and fostering inclusive curricula.

Webinar: ADHD in Adult Learners: Symptoms, Strategies and Support

ADHD is being frequently diagnosed amongst adults and particularly women. In this chat we will investigate the symptoms of ADHD, the strategies to employ in teaching adults with ADHD and how to support them to successful outcomes.

Deep Dive Webinar: Neurodiversity 101

This session will deepen your understanding of neurodiversity, offering practical strategies to better support and connect with these learners.

Deep Dive Webinar: Supporting CALD Learners

Learn how to build respectful relationships and create a supportive learning environment that promotes engagement and pathways to success. Join Feren Yen for this webinar, "Supporting CALD Learners," to explore how supporting CALD learners might look like in your classroom.

Deep Dive Webinar: Micro-Credentials & Digital Badging in VET

This online session will unpack the concept of Micro-Credentials and Digital Badges. After this webinar you will develop an awareness and understanding of best practices in the VET sector and potential application in your RTO.

eLearn: Family Violence Program - Transformative Learning

This eLearn course is designed to introduce participants to the concept of transformative learning and how it can be effectively applied in family violence training.

Deep Dive Webinar: Crack the Assessment Code

Don’t let another term pass with underwhelming results and overwhelming workload. Leverage this workshop to turn your assessments from pain points into powerful learning tools, and watch learner satisfaction soar!

In-Person Workshop: Learning & Teaching - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Join Kay for this introductory session as she explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how it impacts on teaching and learning.

Webinar: New Standards - VET Student Support

In this session, led by Kevin Ekendahl, we will focus on Learner Support in the New Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

Webinar: Inclusive Curriculum Design - Creating Learner Pathways for All

This introductory webinar led by Kevin Ekendahl, will provide participants with a foundational understanding of inclusive curriculum design, focusing on creating learning pathways that cater to diverse student needs.

Webinar Recording: Digital D in LLND

Delve into the topic of digital literacy and how it is an addition to the core skills of language, literacy and numeracy.

Webinar Recording: Enhancing Accessibility & Inclusivity in Vocational Programs

This recording will highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusivity, identify common barriers, and provide practical solutions such as implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, leveraging assistive technologies, and fostering inclusive curricula.

Webinar Recording: Neurodiversity 101

This webinar recording will deepen your understanding of neurodiversity, offering practical strategies to better support and connect with these learners.

Webinar Recording: Supporting CALD Learners

Learn how to build respectful relationships and create a supportive learning environment that promotes engagement and pathways to success.

Webinar Recording: Indigenous Cultural Awareness

Are you seeking to expand your cultural competence and contribute to a more inclusive and understanding environment?

VDC Professional Learning Fellowship 2025

The VDC Professional Learning Fellowship offers an immersive, blended learning experience designed for VET educators from Australia-wide educational settings. This comprehensive program will build upon your teaching practice and leadership skills, helping you make a meaningful impact on the VET sector.

VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2025: From Competence to Excellence – Taking the Journey

The VET Development Centre has a proud 20-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2025 will be held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 14 & 15 of August.

Deep Dive Webinar: ADHD in Adults Learners (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Symptoms, Strategies and Support

ADHD is being frequently diagnosed amongst adults and particularly women. In this chat we will investigate the symptoms of ADHD, the strategies to employ in teaching adults with ADHD and how to support them to successful outcomes.