How Work Integrated Learning Can Meet the Changing Needs of ICT in Higher Education

Summary form only given. As the ICT industry continues to develop, we are also being asked constantly to re-address the educational requirements of ICT graduates from higher education. Not only do we have to ensure that students are work-ready as the graduate, but questions are being asked as to how to balance their work/study commitments. Many institutions are busy introducing work integrated learning (WIL) programs into curriculums, as a way of preparing and imparting essential knowledge and work experience. This presentation will discuss some of those inherent implications and provide a case study of a new approach currently underway in an Australian University.