Flexible Delivery/Flexible Learning…Does it Make a Difference?

ABSTRACTFlexible learning is fast becoming an essential model for teaching and learning practices as its methods cater to the wide-ranging needs and hectic lifestyles of learners. While rapid developments in information and communications technologies have provided opportunities for flexible learning practices, the fundamental principle of flexible learning embraces a student-centred approach compared to the traditional teacher-led model.This paper explores the theoretical principles of flexible learning including an examination of the social, pedagogical and practical issues, and highlights the realities of resourcing flexible delivery by presenting a case-study of the Percy Baxter Collaborative Learning Centre at the University of Melbourne.