Chris Tully on best practice in literacy, numeracy and digital education - and AI in VET

In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Chris Tully, Learning Skills Coordinator at Melbourne Polytechnic to she her insights on effective LND support as well as some really interesting observations on how to engage students in an AI-era of learning.

During the interview Chris references:

• the OECD's PIAAC (Adult Skills) survey: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/piaac.html
• the OECD's PISA survey of 15 year old students: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/pisa.html and the latest Australian results are at: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/pisa-2025-results-volume-i-country-notes_2d4ff9ea-en/australia_20d725d6-en.html
• the Victorian government's Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Support program: https://www.vic.gov.au/literacy-numeracy-digital-support

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