Welcome to the first ITI newsletter of 2010. Independent Tertiary Institutions (ITI) is a recognised industry peak body representing a range of larger, high-quality private training establishments. Published each month, this newsletter contains a range of stories from our members about the successes of their learners and teachers. From time to time, we will also provide some commentary on the big tertiary issues of the day. With the sad demise of the Education Review newspaper, industry newsletters such as the ITI Update will become increasingly important for disseminating information about the tertiary education sector.
In this issue, the International Travel College unveils its brand new Certificate in Aviation. Students at the Media Design School had just four weeks to create a live action movie. Click on the link in the article to enjoy it in all its fishy glory! Two students from the Pacific International Hotel Management School have finished their studies but have no intention of looking for jobs. That is because they are setting up their own destination management company.
The Natcoll Education Trust (NET) has been helping primary schools since 2001 with projects which involve and teach about digital technology. Finally, Laidlaw College's cutting edge Certificate in On-Line Tutoring is now being delivered to trainees off-shore. This is a course which really does practice what it preaches.
Regards
Neil Miller
Executive Director
Independent Tertiary Institutions (ITI)
New Aviation Opportunity at ITC
International Travel College of New Zealand is proud to announce its brand new NZQA-approved Certificate in Aviation. This 24-week course will provide students with a fantastic introduction to a career with an airline, airport or ground handling agent. The new course will open on 22 ... more »
Something Fishy at MDS
At the end of last year, Media Design School’s February 2009 intake of the Graduate Diploma of Advanced 3D Productions had four weeks to create a live action movie. Slightly Fishy is testament to that challenge. James Cunningham, new course leader of the 3D faculty and director of the ... more »
Entrepreneurial PIHMS Graduates Have Big Plans for 2010
Two of 2009’s Pacific International Hotel Management School’s graduating degree students have big plans for after graduation, but they don‘t involve finding employment. Josh Waitere-Ang and Alex Jenkinson and a third yet to be named PIHMS graduate are setting up their own company aimed ... more »
Natcoll Design Technology’s NET Programme
The Natcoll Education Trust (NET) was established by Natcoll Design Technology in 2001. NET’s objective is to enhance education in New Zealand by extending and deepening children’s and teachers’ educational experiences in a creative and exciting learning environment using digital technology. ... more »
Laidlaw e-Learning Gains International Influence
Laidlaw College’s new Certificate in Online Tutoring for theological educators began on 2 November 2009 and has given the college’s e-Learning team the opportunity to contribute to international practice. The course, compulsory for the Centre for Distance Learning’s online tutors, will ... more »
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