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"This pilot study sought to improve the vocational learning and literacy development of learners through the making of their own digital stories. The findings were that digital story telling supports vocational learning and literacy development, reflective conversations encourage deep learning, and collaboration fosters empathy and transformative learning."

"VeMentoring" is the Vocational e-Learning Mentors' network. The network is made up of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professionals who collaborate to share and showcase educational technologies in Blended and Distributed Delivery (BDD).

Thrun tries moocs for 18 months then decides Udacity should be doing small vocational courses instead.

A group looking to extend education beyond testing and into life skills. "A gulf has opened up between what education systems provide and what children and young people need. Our schools and colleges rightly try to to ensure that young people are literate, numerate and gain academic qualifications. But the emphasis on testing and passing exams often squeezes out other skills that are just as vital in today's world. The leading non-political and non-profit-making organisations that have come together to form Whole Education are determined to change this. They want all young people to receive a well-rounded education that they can relate to. They want all to learn practical skills such as communication and teamwork, to develop qualities such as resilience and empathy and to acquire knowledge that goes beyond literacy and numeracy to an understanding of our culture. A Whole Education will combine practical skills with theory, vocational and academic study for all young people whatever their ability."

Video tool designed to give students feedback on eg their speaking, presentations, performance, etc. Designed At Baruch College NY this is now open source and has been well refined through 5 years of use,

Following #mootau15 & @vmarchant's session on #retention using @Jeanette_242's #completion #research http://t.co/qWBEUM3WsA looks useful.

Following #mootau15 & @vmarchant's session on #retention using @Jeanette_242's #completion #research http://t.co/qWBEUM3WsA looks useful.