In this week's episode, Claire is joined by Luke Sheehy from the Australian Technology Network and Conor King from the Innovative Research Universities to discuss the Australian higher education landscape. Thanks to the sponsors of the show: CareerFAQs ( https://www.careerfaqs.com.au ) Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: [email protected] The ‘What n...
Dec 03, 2019•32 min•Ep. 15
In this episode Claire reflects on what she learned from the recent ASEAN-Australian Education Dialogue and site visits to two Malaysian VET providers. You can find out more about the ASEAN-Australian Education Dialogue (AAED) at: https://www.aseanaustraliadialogue.com The AAED digital panelists included representatives from: OpenLearning: https://www.openlearning.com Burst Learning: https://www.burstlearning.ai AJAR: https://www.ajar.id/en/ Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang: https://www.usm.my ...
Nov 26, 2019•28 min•Ep. 14
In this episode Claire speaks with two more VET experts on the simple changes ASQA could make to improve its regulatory approach. The conversation was recorded just before ASQA released its consultation paper on its new fee structure in a full-cost recovery environment. Judith Bowler heads up RTO Advance ( http://rtoadvance.com.au ) and Kerri Buttery leads VETNexus ( https://vetnexus.com.au ) If you haven't seen the ASQA consultation paper it's available on their website https://www.asqa.gov.au/...
Nov 13, 2019•30 min•Ep. 13
In this episode Claire provides an update on where things are at in terms of the implementation of the recommendations of the Joyce Review. She also looks at the details of the Commonwealth government's recently announced 12-18 month review of ASQA https://ministers.employment.gov.au/cash/national-vocational-education-regulator-focus-training-excellence and examines the Victorian government's recently announced review of their VET system (the Macklin Review) https://www.education.vic.gov.au/abou...
Nov 06, 2019•20 min•Ep. 12
In this episode Claire sits down with three leaders in the global EdTech sector - co-founder of HolonIQ, Maria Spies; President and COO of Human eSources, Ross Dickie; and founder of Learnspace and Edtech Tours, Svenia Busson. They discuss the impact EdTech is having on traditional models of education. Note in the podcast episode Claire introduces Ross as the founder of Human eSources - he is in fact President and COO. We apologise for the error. For more information on each of the organisations...
Oct 30, 2019•50 min•Ep. 11
In this episode Claire shares her reflections on a week-long intensive program in the Indian EdTech sector. She's joined by Shaun (Seok Hoon) Noh a participant on the same program - who works at UK EdTech firm BoClips. In next week's episode you'll hear from other program participants working in the EdTech sector in Europe and North America, as well as from one of the co-founders of HolonIQ - the world's leading source of market intelligence on the EdTech sector (and the organisers of the Indian...
Oct 22, 2019•45 min•Ep. 10
Former VET regulator, Simon Hitchick, and former Victorian public servant Maria Langwell join Claire to discuss the regulatory challenges facing the VET sector and what can be done to fix them. During the conversation there's a discussion about the recent Communique from Skills Ministers calling for changes to ASQA's regulatory approach. The statement is available at: https://docs-jobs.govcms.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/skills_council_-_20_september_-_communique_20_sept_final.pdf If you want t...
Oct 15, 2019•40 min•Ep. 9
In this episode Claire is joined by Nicole Brigg, Pro-Vice Chancellor International, Macquarie University who shares her views on both the current issues shaping the international education sector as well as its future direction. Thank you to the sponsors of the show CareerFAQs (www.careerfaqs.com.au) Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: [email protected]...
Oct 08, 2019•30 min•Ep. 8
In this episode leading commentator Andrew Norton shares his views on what's currently happening in the tertiary education sector, as well as what should happen. He discusses what current reforms might mean for both students and providers, as well as the challenges for governments in getting funding settings right. Some of the reports mentioned in this episode include: Risks and rewards - when is vocational education a good alternative to higher education? https://grattan.edu.au/report/risks-and...
Oct 03, 2019•28 min•Ep. 7
This episode features a conversation with John Briggs - a consultant offering workshops, training, facilitation and providing specialist guidance around Indigenous engagement and inclusion. Find out more at: http://www.johnbriggs.net.au Also mentioned in this episode is a new book by Professor Marcia Langton: "Welcome To Country: An Introduction to Our First Peoples for Young Australians" And a huge thanks to Deb Nooyen (MEGT's National Indigenous Programs Manager) and the rest of the MEGT RAP W...
Sep 27, 2019•39 min•Ep. 6
In this episode Claire is joined by Rebecca Hall the head of International Education at Austrade to continue the discussion on international education. Rebecca outlines what the Austrade team sees happening both in Australia and the impact Australian institutions are having overseas (including in ed-tech). During the episode Rebecca mentions a number of activities Austrade is leading on behalf of the sector. If you're unfamiliar with them you can find out more by following the links below: About...
Sep 12, 2019•24 min•Ep. 5
In the first of a three-part discussion on international education - Kadi Taylor from Navitas discusses the trends she's seeing in the sector in terms of both current and future student enrolments, as well as some of the changes Navitas thinks would make the sector stronger. The Laurie Pearcey Opinion Piece mentioned in this episode is at: http://www.smh.com.au/national/asian-students-are-a-great-resource-and-here-s-how-unis-can-foster-them-20190829-p52m0p.html?btis Thank you to the sponsors of ...
Sep 01, 2019•28 min•Ep. 4
A copy of the Joyce Review, 'Strengthening Skills: Expert Review of Australia's Vocational Education and Training System', can be downloaded at: https://pmc.gov.au/domestic-policy/vet-review And thank you to the sponsor of the show - CareerFAQs (www.careerfaqs.com.au) Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: [email protected] The ‘What now? What next?’ po...
Jul 25, 2019•46 min•Ep. 3
Thank you to the sponsor of the show - CareerFAQs (www.careerfaqs.com.au) Websites mentioned in this episode include: EdTechX: https://www.edtechxcorp.com HolonIQ: https://holoniq.com Sana Labs: https://sanalabs.com Century Intelligent Learning: https://www.century.tech IE University: https://www.ie.edu/university/ KnowledgeFox: https://knowledgefox.net/en/ Founders Academy: https://foundersacademy.io Skillogs: https://www.skillogs.com/en/ London Interdisciplinary School: https://www.londoninter...
Jun 27, 2019•39 min•Ep. 2
Thank you to the sponsor of the show - CareerFAQs ( www.careerfaqs.com.au ) The reports and reviews that were mentioned during the show were: · University performance measures: https://www.education.gov.au/performance-based-funding-commonwealth-grant-scheme · QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) website: https://www.qilt.edu.au · VET Student Loans provider-level data: https://www.education.gov.au/vet-student-loans-statistics · Review of the AQF: https://www.education.gov.au/austra...
May 28, 2019•49 min•Ep. 1
