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This conference reviewed the current uses of the techniques and technologies available; and how they will shape vocational qualifications and their assessment in the immediate future.
What are the latest developments in the assessment of vocational qualifications, continuing professional development and work based learning? How will the introduction of ICT and electronic portfolios affect their assessment and delivery? What will be the impact on the candidates, employers, professional associations and awarding bodies? - How can the benefits of the new technologies be realised?
- Where will the developments lead in the future?
The reasons for attending were
To review solutions available To share experience and best practice To initiate future policy and planning To see how the data can be used To understand the issues
Attendees were decision makers and key influencers or purchasers, knowledgeable, aware and seeking ideas, help and solutions.
Objectives of the Conference
Goal : To provide a forum to discuss the issues involved in the use of innovative solutions such as IT, Communications Technology, electronic portfolios, technology based distance learning, the internet and multimedia in the Learning and Skills Sector, continuing professional development and the assessment of work based learning.
Scope of Conference
Qualifications and Assessment in the Learning and Skills Sector Continuing Professional Development Professional qualifications Vocational and competency based qualifications
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