Allison W Miller
Digital Capability
About Allison
Allison W Miller is the Director and Lead Consultant of Digital Capability, an organisation which specialises in cutting edge online learning and online business strategies and solutions.
Allison has a Master of Learning and Development (Organisational Development), Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Education (Secondary Business), Diploma of VET, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Business, Certificate IV in Business Administration and Certificate III in Government.
Allison has been involved in education and training for over twenty-five years as an educator, e-learning leader and innovator, and as a disruptive change manager. Allison also helps businesses take advantage of opportunities in a digital world through supporting them to think strategically when using digital technologies.
Allison also leads ePortfolios Australia – a professional network which aims to support the use of e-portfolio practice in Australia and beyond through professional development activities and the sharing of research, resources, ideas and practice. In this role, Allison works with individuals from leading educational institutions, both within Australia and in Europe, New Zealand and North America.
Allison specialises in building digital capability in organisations and individuals through action-based learning techniques which utilise creative thinking, collaboration and problem-solving techniques. Allison also uses e-mentoring and e-coaching techniques to develop digital mindsets which embeds digital-first thinking.
Allison also helps educational organisations ensure that their training and assessment is effective, engaging and compliant, especially online.
Allison uses her extensive education and experience to ensure her clients use strategic thinking on e-designs and e-implementations, basing her information on tried and tested current, as well as emerging, digital capability and business development strategies.
Allison’s wide-ranging project management experience ensures the projects she is involved in are successful by being well planned and managed, and that the right stakeholders are consulted, engaged and involved to ensure project goals are achieved.
Allison’s current educator experience includes facilitating fully online, post-graduate ICT programs which enable international students to gain Australian workplace and business experience for the Australian Computer Society. She is also a DeakinCo. Credential Assessor, assessing credentials in a broad range of professional and business areas, up to and including the Master/Expert level. Allison also has experience delivering accredited online training and assessing in the areas of the Diploma in VET, Diploma of Training Design and Development and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment for Swinburne University of Technology, as well as the Certificate II in Business up to Diploma of Business and the Diploma of Business Administration for TAFE SA.
Contact and connect with Allison:
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Apply a Targeted Focus to your VET PD Plan
CourseWe all know ongoing VET PD is mandatory; this session shows a strategic, sustainable approach to valuable, effective PD
$65
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Balancing teaching activities with learning activities to improve learner outcomes
CourseDive into practical strategies for shifting the balance from content-heavy instruction to engaging, application-focused learning activities
$65
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Build students' resilience through explicit teaching and learning strategies
CourseWays educators can mitigate some of the stressful elements that can detract from student success and tenacity in their course
$65
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Co-constructing learning to manage challenging behaviours
CourseIdentify proactive teaching strategies, help young VET learners regulate their own behaviour, and overall, create a supportive learning environment where every young VET learner can thrive.
$65
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Collaboration as key to Gen Z student success
CourseHelp students articulate their study success goals by identifying their own learning strategies to use in combination with other teaching and/or support strategies
$65
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Content for online courses
BundleFind suitable materials for online courses and convert existing materials to make online quizzes that will check student learning
$120
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Create optimal learning environments by overcoming learning challenges
CoursePractical strategies to overcome challenges and create an environment where every learner can realise their learning potential
$65
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Creating Real-world Training Environments
CourseGive students the chance to practice and achieve the dimensions of competency with a real-world or simulated work environment. Find out how to set up and use these in your training.
$65
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Creating SMILES for Gen Z learners
CourseApply the psychological & behavioural principles that engage learners & maintain their interest without having to use actual social media
$65
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Delivering theory effectively online
CourseLook at how theory content can be delivered online in interesting ways that encourage active learner involvement
$65
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Developing meta-cognitive skills of young VET learners
CourseUnlock potential! Teach young VET learners meta-cognitive skills - the art of learning how to learn
$65
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Developing students' digital literacy skills
CoursePractical strategies to actively develop students' digital literacy skills for success in the workplace and beyond
$65
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Effective use of digital tools of the training trade
CourseEffective training & assessment relies heavily on a trainer's ability to expertly navigate their RTO's digital ecosystem.
$65
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Equip Gen Z Students with the Keys for Learning
CourseHow to promote meta-cognition skills in Gen Z students plus strategies for how to identify & support the needs of this unique cohort of learners
$65
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Foster a community of learners to enhance learner engagement
CourseSee the difference in engagement levels when students feel that they are cared about by others
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Help learners ‘crack the code’ of complex assessment tasks
CourseWays to help learners properly know what the assessment asks so they understand what to do and can be more successful in their assessment attempts
$65
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How to convert existing resources to self-marking quizzes
CourseWatch the process of taking existing resources and converting them into a range of self-marking quiz questions that can be used in online quiz tools
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How to Design Online Quizzes
CourseLook at how and when to use online quizzes for maximum advantage plus, learn how to write quiz questions that will be an effective addition to your course content.
$65
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How to identify information that can be used to create assessment quiz questions
CourseUnpack how to find and evaluate different sources of information to turn it into quizzes to support learning
$65
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How to source materials for online learning spaces
CourseSee where to get online learning resources that can be quickly and easily used to create interesting learning environments.
$65
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Implementing the 5 Stages of Facilitating Engaging Online Learning
CourseGet essential steps for successfully facilitating engaging online training. Be introduced to Gilly Salmon’s tried & tested model: 5 Stages of eFacilitation.
$65
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Increase Assessment Success for Students
BundleWebinars about learner-centric assessment approaches which increase student success with assessments
$120
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Key principles for student success and engagement online
CourseMove beyond basic 'Zoom calls' & ‘Teams meetings’ & apply best-practice principles of online orientation & engagement to ensure no student is left behind
$65
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Leading with your team's well-being front of mind
CourseUnderstand stresses that undermine individual and team performance, and explore leadership strategies to avoid negative impacts
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Learning can only be facilitated, not taught
CourseUse adult learning principles to provide an effective learning environment where you can engage learners & encourage learning. A must for all trainers and assessors!
$65
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Life Beyond PPT
CourseA session on what else is out there besides PowerPoint
$65
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Maintaining vocational currency in the wake of AI and automation
CourseAI & automation are rapidly changing the ways all industries are operating. Discuss the implications for vocational currency & how to maintain it
$65
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Make even the dullest content engaging
CourseStrategies to prevent eyes from glazing over, minds from wandering and attention from wavering
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Making it explicit - Teaching strategies for Gen Z student success
CourseKnow how to deliver educational content in a way that makes it accessible & interesting to Gen Z students
$65
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Mentoring experienced teachers, trainers and assessors
CourseModels and strategies to support ongoing development and lifelong learning of experienced teachers, trainers and assessors
$65
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Re-purposing Existing Tools from Superseded Units
CourseTransitioning to a revised unit of competency means ensuring assessment tools remain fit for purpose - and in some cases, there is opportunity to re-use existing materials. This session shows how to determine if materials can be re-purposed.
$65
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Setting the environment for Gen Z student success
CourseUnderstand & apply specific factors that will reduce cognitive load for students & create an environment conducive to learning
$65
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Stop teaching to the middle of the room!
CourseEngage and challenge EVERY student in your sessions - Strategies to enable you to stop teaching to the middle of the room
$65
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Strategies for supporting learners with short attention spans
CourseGen Z & the incoming Gen Alpha (starting VET from 2025 onwards) are often faced with distractions & shorter attention spans due to their digital environment
$65
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Strategies to increase learner success in their assessment tasks
CourseTools and strategies trainers can employ to support assessment success for learners
$65
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Structured learning strategies for young VET learner success
CourseBuild solid foundations by implementing a safe, structured learning environment that fosters engagement, reduces cognitive load and pressure
$65
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Successfully engage Gen Z learners
CourseWhy Gen Z learners are different from other generations and what you can do to maximise outcomes for and from this cohort
$65
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Success plans and strategies so young VET learners thrive
CourseHow to drive engagement for young VET learners with clear expectations and a degree of agency to contribute to their own learning direction
$65
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Supporting trainers who are working with disengaged learners
CourseSenior VET Leaders & Education Managers have the influence to support trainers dealing with disengaged students - find out how
$65
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Supporting Young VET Learners
CourseExplore how to build lessons that capitalise on collaborative learning environments that will engage and support young learners, including those with diverse needs
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Tips for Online Trainers and Assessors
CourseScreen time is a fact of life when you’re an online trainer/assessor - tips to manage the workload in a healthy, productive way
$65
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The digital literacy skills every VET trainer needs
CourseThis session outlines the essential digital skills trainers need to facilitate & support the digital capability development of others
$65
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Using Copilot (GenAI) to enhance teaching and learning
CourseFind out how to use Copilot and GenAI tools ethically & how to support your students to do the same.
$65
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Using explicit teaching to support young VET learners
CourseMaster explicit teaching techniques - break down complex concepts, unpack your unconscious competence, and empower your young VET learners to succeed.
$65
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Using online quiz tools for interactivity
CourseExplore tools including Kahoot, Mentimeter, Quizlet and Quizziz - plus others as options for adding interactivity into your learning sessions
$65
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VET Educator self-evaluation is key to their learners’ success
CourseEvaluation of our performance as educators means better outcomes for learners. Find out why & how to implement this improvement system
$65
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Ways to manage challenging Gen Z student behaviour
CourseWays to work together with students to co-construct the rules and expectations for safe, effective participation in learning
$65