Flexible Learning Guidebook/Assessments

There is one assessment in two parts.


 * 1) Development of a Flexible Learning plan.
 * 2) Presentation of the final Flexible Learning plan.

You must successfully complete both parts of the assessment to be awarded a pass in the course. Marks are not allocated for the assessment, only a pass or not passed. One re-submission is possible if a pass is not obtained the first time. Please note: you must request an extension before the due date. (Note: feedback given on draft copies of assessments does not affect the re-submission regulations.)

Part One: Development of a Flexible Learning plan
Your ideas for the Flexible Learning plan are developed using an individual blog. You will be guided to do this through a series of activities to help you build your plan. Instructions for the activities are located in brief on the timetable, and in detail on this course wiki for each of the topics. Your blog will provide a record of your learning, and become the main vehicle for interacting with other members of the class. Reminders about the activities will be posted on the Course blog as the course progresses.

Setting up a blog is the first activity, and information about this can be found in the Introduction.

Part Two: Presentation of the Flexible Learning plan

 * Choose how you present the final plan.


 * It can be online – synchronous (using web conferencing), or asynchronous (slide show, blog etc.) - or face-to-face at the mini-conference at the end of the course.
 * For example, you may choose to use a digital slide show, video, audio, written piece, blog, wiki, verbal description in person, poster etc., to present your plan.
 * Providing your final plan in an open format will enable others to learn from your work.


 * Indicate how feedback from others has influenced your plan.

Marking criteria
Achievement of the following criteria will result in a successful pass for this assessment:
 * Progression of ideas and understanding about concepts of Flexible Learning while developing the plan is evident.
 * Definition and philosophy of Flexible Learning as part of adult learning theory is expressed.
 * Ideas and concepts are discussed and underpinned by theoretical evidence, correctly cited.
 * Provides meaningful feedback to other participants about their plans.
 * The final plan is presented to the class and includes the following areas (from the template)
 * Introduction, aim, background – reasons more flexibility is needed, examples which have inspired the plan and the fit within the organisation.
 * Strategies to introduce flexibility are explained in detail with rationale.
 * Concepts of Flexible Learning are covered - Access and Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, Sustainability, Open Education, Cultural Sensitivity.
 * Concluding remarks and what needs to be done to action the Flexible Learning Plan.
 * References in APA format - preferred.

Final date for submission of assessments: 1 July 2011