E-Learning Innovation: Factors Affecting the Pedagogical Journey at Bendigo Kangan Institute

Abstract

Effective planning and implementation of innovative e-learning solutions requires deep understanding of the factors which drive innovation. These drivers include strategy, senior leadership, business case, resourcing, champions, people support, and technological support. In addition, a good understanding of organisational capabilities, practices and their e-learning strategies also facilitate in driving sustainable e-learning innovation. In contrast, the role of disruptive innovation is equally important, as it presents established organisations with access to new markets and longer-term strategic directions to sustain existing businesses. At present, there is little evidence on how educational institutions are planning for such innovations. This paper explores the influence of these factors in driving both sustainable and disruptive e-learning innovations within the Australian Tertiary And Further Education (TAFE) sector. In particular, it will study Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI) TAFE with the aim to employ the innovation factors to analyse sustainable and/or disruptive innovations.