Multitasking Hinders Learning. New brain research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that distractions that divide students' attention such as surfing the web or sending instant messages can affect the way they learn, making the knowledge they gain harder to use later on. The study could have important implications for today's students, many of whom are accustomed to multitasking while completing homework or listening in class. eSchool News online, 26 July 2006 [EdNA Home Page Headlines]
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Time to take the community into the classroom. Don Edgar writes in The Age about the need to re-think schooling and learning and the role of the wider world, starting with the community.

Personally, I don't think there is any other way forward.. [Central Ranges LLEN CEO Library]
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Customisation of Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathway Charts. The Australian Apprenticeship Job Pathways charts can now be ordered, with a fee-for-service charge, customised with individual organisations' logos and contact phone numbers. For further information contact Ian Marett at ian@itaust.com.au or Linda Thompson at linda@itaust.com.au or on (03) 9326 5700. [Vocational Education &Training Headlines]
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