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E-business and online learning: Connections and opportunities for vocational education and training (566 kb)
This study examines the existing and potential connection between e-business and online learning and considers the opportunities for the vocational education and training (VET) sector arising from the convergence between these two previously separate fields. The report findings summarise benefits, barriers, risks and factors impacting on the application of e-business principles and processes to online learning and provides examples of current best practice in the application of e-business to online course provision.
Flexibility through online learning: At a glance (178 kb)
This document consolidates a range of research funded under the Framework to increase the VET sector's understanding of the pedagogical, technical and managerial aspects of flexible learning. It specifically focuses on issues related to online learning and delivery.
Learning online: Benefits and barriers in regional Australia - Volume One (609 kb)
Learning online: Benefits and barriers in regional Australia - Volume Two (256 kb)
This report presents the findings of a major research study that looked at online learning for vocational education and training in regional Australia. A comparative study, the research examined the extent of uptake of online delivery in regional compared to metropolitan areas, identified benefits to individuals and communities in regional locations, and investigated barriers to participation and effective learning in online modes. The report makes recommendations on ways in which access and participation can be improved. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is the main report, and Volume 2 contains case studies.
Online learning on location: Perspectives from regional Australia (695 kb)
This report presents the findings of a major national research study (one of several) that examined factors that influence the uptake and effectiveness of online learning in regional Australia, reporting on benefits, barriers, motivators, and strategic and operational practices. Looking at planning, delivery, and experiences from various stakeholder positions, the research sought to understand specific factors of influence and enablement. A multi-stage qualitative process was used to gather data from students, teachers, developers and stakeholders engaged in online learning. Sites visited included ten campuses of four regional TAFE institutes covering regional areas in three states. An Executive Report is also available.
The development of quality online assessment in vocational education and training - Volume One (694 kb)
The development of quality online assessment in vocational education and training - Volume Two (386 kb)
A major study of online assessment, this report published in two volumes, outlines key findings of an investigation of online assessment issues and practice relating to the vocational and education sector in Australia. Specifically, this study looked at: the principles of quality assessment, what assessment purposes are best supported, assessment methods and tools that work well, factors influencing choice and design, and challenges, barriers and pitfalls in achieving quality online assessment. Findings were interpreted in the context of meeting specific requirements of a competency-based assessment system driven by industry standards. Volume 1 outlines the purpose of the study, the methodology, and principal findings. Volume 2 contains the appendices that provide further detail of various components of the research.
Online Learning: Research Readings (684 kb)
This book has been assembled by NCVER to provide an overview of the body of work contained in nine research projects undertaken in 2000 and 2001 as part of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework's research program complemented by three chapters commissioned from Peter Kearns, Philip Candy and Kaye Schofield. The book begins with an overview chapter. Individual chapters are: Does digital literacy mean more than clicking your fingers?: new literacies for the electronic age / Philip Candy; The partnership challenge: some international perspectives on policy for information and communication technology in education / Peter Kearns; 'One size doesn't fit all': the pedagogy of online delivery of VET in Australia / Roslin Brennan; Quality in online learning / Joan Cashion and Phoebe Palmieri; The development of quality online assessment in VET / Patricia Hyde, Robyn Booth and Penny Wilson; Learner expectations and experiences: an examination of student views of support in online learning / Sarojni Choy, Cathy McNickle and Berwyn Clayton; Online learning: how cost effective? / Richard Curtain; E-business and online learning: connections and opportunities for VET / John Mitchell; Think strategy: corporate e-learning in four companies / Kaye Schofield; Online delivery and learning in regional Australia: benefits and barriers / Sue Kilpatrick and Helen Bound; Regional perspectives on online learning / Chris Horton and Janet Osborne.
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