en1996-2004 by Commonwealth of Australia. Permission is granted to copy and distribute this document in whole or in part, provided it is done for educational and non-commercial purposes only and that this entire copyright notice remains attached.askedna@edna.edu.auhttp://api.edna.edu.au/headline.rss?sector=ednaCross-sectoral education news aggregated by Education Network Australia (edna)askedna@edna.edu.auCross-sectoral education news aggregated by Education Network Australia (edna)edna education newshttp://api.edna.edu.au/headline.rss?sector=ednahttp://www.edna.edu.au/images/edna_online_logo.gifhttp://dspace.edna.edu.au/dspace/verity/item?itemcode=733094http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/media_releases/835Immigration officials have begun preliminary discussions about education options for children whose families are currently in immigration detention in Darwin. An initial approach has been made to the Northern Territory Department of Education and Training regarding the possibility of providing educational places for school-age asylum seekers. DIAC, 28 July 2010.Education options for school-age asylum seekershttp://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/media_releases/835Immigration officials have begun preliminary discussions about education options for children whose families are currently in immigration detention in Darwin. An initial approach has been made to the Northern Territory Department of Education and Training regarding the possibility of providing educational places for school-age asylum seekers. DIAC, 28 July 2010.7330942010-07-28T14:30:00Zhttp://dspace.edna.edu.au/dspace/verity/item?itemcode=733047http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/write-your-exams-from-your-bedroom-20100725-10qp2.htmlScientists are finding a way for students to take tests from their homes at any time of day or night. The University of Wales Institute in Cardiff is experimenting with the technology, which has built in anti-cheating software and was developed by the US firm Software Secure. It works through a unit that students plug into their computers. SMH, 26 July 2010.Write your exams from your bedroomhttp://www.smh.com.au/national/education/write-your-exams-from-your-bedroom-20100725-10qp2.htmlScientists are finding a way for students to take tests from their homes at any time of day or night. The University of Wales Institute in Cardiff is experimenting with the technology, which has built in anti-cheating software and was developed by the US firm Software Secure. It works through a unit that students plug into their computers. SMH, 26 July 2010.7330472010-07-26T06:40:07Zhttp://dspace.edna.edu.au/dspace/verity/item?itemcode=733043http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/354140/which_victorian_schools_will_get_ipads_/Seven Victorian Government schools - five colleges and two primary schools - and one children's hospital will participate in the state's iPads in education trial. The iPad will take its place in the classroom alongside netbooks, interactive whiteboards and the revolutionary online learning portal - Ultranet. ARN, 22 July 2010.Which Victorian schools will get iPads?http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/354140/which_victorian_schools_will_get_ipads_/Seven Victorian Government schools - five colleges and two primary schools - and one children's hospital will participate in the state's iPads in education trial. The iPad will take its place in the classroom alongside netbooks, interactive whiteboards and the revolutionary online learning portal - Ultranet. ARN, 22 July 2010.7330432010-07-26T05:13:50Zhttp://dspace.edna.edu.au/dspace/verity/item?itemcode=732991http://flexenews.flexiblelearning.net.au/pub/pubType/EL/pubID/89633024c46413c39578/nc/38023224c46443d2f66c/interface.htmlEmployers Australia-wide have confirmed that e-learning is now entrenched as a tool for employee training, according to the 2010 Employer E-learning Benchmarking Survey Draft Report just released. The survey, conducted by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), found that half (50%) of all Australian businesses are now using e-learning to provide flexible, timely and efficient employee training (up from 40% in 2009). Australian Flexible Learning Framework, 22 July 2010.Employers confirm: e-learning integral for employee traininghttp://flexenews.flexiblelearning.net.au/pub/pubType/EL/pubID/89633024c46413c39578/nc/38023224c46443d2f66c/interface.htmlEmployers Australia-wide have confirmed that e-learning is now entrenched as a tool for employee training, according to the 2010 Employer E-learning Benchmarking Survey Draft Report just released. The survey, conducted by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), found that half (50%) of all Australian businesses are now using e-learning to provide flexible, timely and efficient employee training (up from 40% in 2009). Australian Flexible Learning Framework, 22 July 2010.7329912010-07-22T06:18:32Zhttp://dspace.edna.edu.au/dspace/verity/item?itemcode=732990http://flexenews.flexiblelearning.net.au/pub/pubType/EL/pubID/70008024c43e3c175bcf/nc/74372914c44f22d6d40b/interface.htmlThree registered training organisations (RTOs) have been awarded funding to implement and trial an e-portfolio system which enables learners to move quickly and efficiently between education and training, employment and industry areas. Australian Flexible Learning Framework, 22 July 2010.E-portfolio funding supports learner mobilityhttp://flexenews.flexiblelearning.net.au/pub/pubType/EL/pubID/70008024c43e3c175bcf/nc/74372914c44f22d6d40b/interface.htmlThree registered training organisations (RTOs) have been awarded funding to implement and trial an e-portfolio system which enables learners to move quickly and efficiently between education and training, employment and industry areas. Australian Flexible Learning Framework, 22 July 2010.7329902010-07-22T06:14:18Z