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Australia members may be interested in the following information from Corporate Affiliate ETS TOEFL. The English Australia Corporate Affiliate Program has been developed to promote strong relationships between the ELICOS industry and organisations that contribute to its success in delivering high quality programs to overseas students. Information updates from English Australia Corporate Affiliates are circulated to ensure that English Australia members are kept up-to-date with developments of interest.
With just over three weeks until the deadline of 30 May, now is the time to nominate for the English Australia Award for Innovation, sponsored by ETS TOEFL.
But what is innovation?
Innovation is the action required to create new ideas, processes or products which when implemented, lead to positive change. Innovation creates new value for your language centre.
Innovation does not have to be the ‘next big idea’. It can start small. Everyone can look around and see problems that are waiting to be solved. It could be using new offerings, new business models, new services. The key is: does your innovation make a positive difference?
Ideas for innovation often come from your students. There may have been issues or problems that need to be solved to make their experience more interesting or more enjoyable.
What do you need to succeed with your innovation?
- a realistic understanding of the challenges faced
- practical and persistent problem solving skills
- intelligent application of resources
- an ability to take a calculated gamble
- an organisational culture which values staff ideas.
Have you and your colleagues taken an idea and developed into a practical reality? Do you have evidence that this has succeeded? Then this Award is for you!
To find out more about the Award for Innovation and to nominate, go to www.englishaustralia.com.au/innovation_award.
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