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New online portal for workplace learning

10 December 2008

The Employment and Career Development unit has launched a new online portal for Monash staff who teach or coordinate work placement opportunities for students.

The portal provides staff whose work involves work-integrated learning with an avenue to come together and share knowledge.

Work-integrated learning is the umbrella term used to describe such activities as teaching, and coordinating or placing students in internships, cooperative placements, clinical rotations, and work experience.

The portal allows staff to collaborate with peers, as well as access vital resources such as information on student preparation and participation, contracts, career development and risk management.

Director of Employment and Career Development Joanne Tyler said work-integrated learning opportunities were now available across all Monash faculties, offering students a variety of practical opportunities related to their course.

"As more academics and professional staff become involved in facilitating these opportunities it is important to establish a repository of knowledge that is accessible across campuses and disciplines," Ms Tyler said.

"This portal is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to network more effectively; receive peer recognition; develop additional or stronger programs; or contribute towards shaping best practice."

To join the site visit the wikispace sign-in web page or contact Cait Ryan, Work Integrated Learning Project Officer, Employment and Career Development on + 61 3 9905 3921 or cait.ryan@adm.monash.edu.au.