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The TAFE frontiers project 'Flexible learning planning and management resources' identifies challenges presented by flexible learning to managers in vocational education and training (VET) and emphasises the role of managers in planning, managing and developing flexible learning from a strategic management perspective. The project produced a number of professional development resources released as part of the 'Building FlexAbility' series. This resource kit identifies challenges presented by flexible learning to managers in vocational education and training (VET) and emphasises the role of managers in planning, managing and developing flexible learning from a strategic management perspective. The kit is primarily for Victorian VET managers and addresses the key structural and operational management issues that flexible learning presents to VET organisations. However, the issues papers in volume three have relevance and value for managers across Australia. The kit comprises four volumes: (1) 'Overview' (13 p.) which provides a background to the research, definitions, methodologies, the structure of the kit, and findings and key issues from the research; (2) 'Voices from the field' (46 p.) which provides the background on the history of developments in flexible learning at the national and Victorian state levels, a literature review of research on VET managers, and views of VET managers about flexible learning issues; (3) 'Issues' (89 p.) which contains ten papers on Victorian VET issues based on related national and international research, moving from strategic through to operational-oriented topics; and (4) 'Resources and activities' (38 p.) which provides a range of resources for VET managers and other VET staff on flexible delivery as well as professional development activities.

The TAFE frontiers project 'Flexible learning planning and management resources' identifies challenges presented by flexible learning to managers in vocational education and training (VET) and emphasises the role of managers in planning, managing and developing flexible learning from a strategic management perspective. The project produced a number of professional development resources for flexible learning released as part of the 'Building FlexAbility' series. This paper forms part of these professional development resources and was presented at the TAFE frontiers and VISTA forum on flexible learning in the workplace. One of the most important aspects of planning for the future for managers in VET is making decisions about resource allocation and these decisions need to supported with sound analyses of available data. This guide for TAFE managers provides a summary of new and emerging jobs, the skills and knowledge required in them, and where to get more information about them.

The TAFE frontiers project 'Flexible learning planning and management resources' identifies challenges presented by flexible learning to managers in vocational education and training (VET) and emphasises the role of managers in planning, managing and developing flexible learning from a strategic management perspective. The project produced a number of professional development resources for flexible learning released as part of the 'Building FlexAbility' series. This paper forms part of these professional development resources and was presented at the TAFE frontiers and VISTA (Victorian Institutes Senior TAFE Administrators) forum on flexible learning in the workplace. Online Learning Australia undertook a survey of the take-up and use of online learning strategies and systems in corporate organisations across Australia on behalf of TAFE frontiers. This report presents the findings of the survey and provides insight into how organisational leaders view, plan and undertake online learning. The research reveals where online learning is being undertaken, the industries where online learning is most dominant, and how, where and why online learning is being used in organisations. The findings represent some baseline data against which to monitor trends in this field, to forecast and plan for emerging trends, as well as a general snapshot of training practices and trends in corporate organisations.

The TAFE frontiers project 'Flexible learning planning and management resources' identifies challenges presented by flexible learning to managers in vocational education and training (VET) and emphasises the role of managers in planning, managing and developing flexible learning from a strategic management perspective. The project produced a number of professional development resources for flexible learning released as part of the 'Building FlexAbility' series. Emerging technologies and the increasing use of information and communications technology (ICTs) are continually increasing the number of options available in flexible delivery. This situation increases the diversity of roles and skill requirements for educators in all sectors. This guide identifies current ICT skills and their application in flexible delivery, including online or e-learning and identifies staff development needs for flexible delivery.