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W*W*W - What Works Well in Online Learning
Deciding to eschew the usual "best practice" model, this event encouraged real live flexible learning practitioners to reveal what works well for them and for their students. |
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The Class From Hell
Dealing with difficult students can be tricky. Check out this resource for a summary of strategies you can use with your students. |
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Reading Between The Lines
Studying online can be very daunting. This article summarises some strategies you can use to help students manage their emotions. |
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Pathways from School to TAFE
This event, hosted by the Canberra Institute of Technology LearnScope team, looks at the implementation of the Business Services Training package with high school students. |
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Communities of Practice and Blind Dates
This resource is a list of ideas that were generated by the Communities of Practice event, moderated by Marlene Manto, that took place in the LearnScope Online Conference held 11 – 15 August 2003. |
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E-Learning - lets start from the beginning
This resource was based on an activity conducted by Peter Allen on using Flexible Learning techniques. |
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Before and After Role Plays
These tips came out of a discussion forum which focused on the importance of preparing, debriefing and de-rolling online role-play students. |
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Digital Coaching Aids - an electronic training resource
Digital coaching aids (DCA’s) – the name coined by TAFE Tasmania for their small learning objects, are digital learning resources for both teachers and students. |
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How to use Netiquette and Chatiquette
Good manners for online discussion and chat participants. |
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Experiencing the flow
"According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, great Web sites are not about navigating content, but staging experience. A compelling Web site transforms a random walk into an exhilarating chase." - Wired |
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Developing Inclusive Practices for Flexible Learning
This is the summary report of a 2002 Flexible Learning Leader - Julie Woodlock. The report examines inclusive practices for flexible learning with a focus on indigenous learners. |
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Teaching Teachers How To Teach Online – A reflection
Inspired by the last TAFE QLD conference ‘Riding the Wave’ and adopting some of the ideas put forward by Gilly Salmon, the Online Services Unit at Tropical North Queensland TAFE developed a basic course on how to facilitate online learning and delivered it to eight teachers. |
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Role Play Simulations for ESL Learners
This is the summary report of Kate Fannon, Flexible Learning Leader 2002. The report looks at role plays and e-tivities for ESL learners in particular. |
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Designing effective computer based learning environments
The key to effective learning with computers is good educational design. This paper by Vijendra Lal reviews literature relating to models and guidelines for designing computer based learning environments and resources for effective learning. |
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World Wide Water - a numeracy resource for adult learners
This Numeracy Certificate of General Education for Adults resource contains facts and figures about personal water use. Aimed at learners who have a Language Other Than English and those with very low level literacy, the navigation and instructions are clear and straightforward. |
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How to manage 'difficult' students online
Do you have online students who cheat, plagiarise, are lazy, obnoxious or absent? Well then, this guide is for you! |
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Building Online Communities
This article reports on Janet Simpson's work on building online communities as a Flexible Learning Leader on 2002. The article also provides 2003 updates. |
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How to Help Online Students Manage Their Workload
This article will show you how to assist online students to prepare their work, meet deadlines and interact with each other. |
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Successful Communities of Practice
This article summarises Marlene Manto's 2002 Flexible Learning Leader project researching sustainable online learning communities. |
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Hamilton Air
Hamilton Air is a problem-based mixed mode learning environment that supports Certificate III in Business. Learners are invited to engage with the personalities and challenges that characterise a small company. |
