Since 2002, The Knowledge Tree has been sharing the latest research and innovation in global e-learning practice with Australian vocational education and training (VET) practitioners.

Produced by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), The Knowledge Tree features peer-reviewed articles, ‘think-pieces’, case-studies and interviews.

If you’re new to The Knowledge Tree or haven’t visited this resource in a while, here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening:

2010 – Edition 21 Inclusivit-e examined the role e-learning can play in addressing social inclusion targets as part of the national VET agenda. Edition 20 It’s e-asy being green explored how e-learning can provide a model of training delivery that uses sustainable practices and helps to meet demand for green skills training.

2009 – Edition 19 focused on Exposing e-learning skill sets that are vital for VET practitioners in order to develop lively, interesting, informative and educational e-learning. Edition 18 examined how practitioners are Putting the learner in the driver’s seat using e-learning tools such as e-portfolios and point of view technologies.

2008 – How training organisations are using e-learning to inspire young learners was the focus of Edition 17 Youth learning the e-asy way. Edition 16 Partnering with industry to embed e-learning solutions included cases studies and perspectives on using innovative business strategies and training provider–industry partnerships to encourage the use of e-learning and promote workforce productivity.

2007 – Edition 15 Making ground looked at how changes in teaching practice are playing out in learner achievement. Edition 14 Connecting Intelligence focused on how organisations can make use of web 2.0 technologies and open source tools to promote organisational learning. Edition 13 From the fringe examined what’s happening in teaching and learning innovation outside of, and despite, the formal structure and systems of education.

2006 – Five editions were published, looking at a range of topics including Edition 12 Connecting with learners and Edition 8 Tensions in the Convergence of e-Learning and e-Business. The year 2006 also saw a series of editions focused on social, aural and communal learning (Editions 9-11).

Seven further editions of The Knowledge Tree covering a range of hot e-learning topics were released between 2002 and 2005.

Browse the ‘Archives‘ section to read and download the articles, interviews and case studies.