(FLIC) and the flexible unit model

The FLIC initiative involves the move toward a new flexible unit model. The philosophy of FLIC is "that instead of thinking of a unit as having various delivery versions we should think of a unit as a coherent package of resources that can be accessed in various ways" (Thiele, 2002). In other words, a unit is a single set of resources which can be accessed internally, externally or online, according to student needs. There would no longer be different versions for different delivery modes. See the FLIC template.

The conversion to the FLIC unit model entails:

• An online Unit Welcome Page (replaced by Unit Information Page in 2008) and other online materials
• A Unit Guide stripped of generic study information
• A Unit Reader available in print form and/or electronically through the Library
• Digital recordings of face-to-face teaching
• Modification to create one version and take advantage of online capabilities

The School Development Process supports the redevelopment of unit materials into one coherent set, and provides opportunities afforded by simultaneously mapping the graduate attributes and addressing curriculum alignment.