I quite often come across online assessments that allow students to easily cheat. Whilst I don't believe these companies would knowingly do this, it still astounds me as these mistakes are elementary.

It is the online equivalent to handing out a paper based assessment, with the answer sheet stapled to the last page. Let me show you.

Massive Open Online Course - Does the success and incredible growth of MOOC’s have any implications for the VET Sector?

There is always great discussion/fear/interpretation about the results of ASQA audits. However Alex Schroder posted an interesting article in Linkedin summarising a presentation by the Chief Commissioner of ASQA outlining where RTO’s are failing audits.

Imagine giving students a paper based assessment with all the correct answers highlighted. Nobody, I’m sure, would believe that this was a valid assessment. I'm pretty sure most would see this exercise as a waste of time.

As many would be aware ASQA is undertaking a strategic review this year of a number of courses including the “White Card” course.

After an initial meeting and explaining that the setup fee is free, a number of clients have asked “What’s the catch?”