Welcome to Knowledge Bank

Knowledge Bank is a dedicated online site for teachers and other educators to share, discuss and collate innovative ideas and examples of "next" practices, especially those from Victorian schools. Knowledge Bank's aim is to be a credible and trusted resource for teachers and others in the emerging world of digitally-based teaching and learning. It is also a place for Victorian teachers and others, to contribute their authentic experiences, expertise and insights into educational innovations – i.e., what works and why.

Knowledge Bank offers Victorian teachers the means to showcase their innovative practices in teaching and learning to other teachers and educators, both in Victoria and beyond. It is also a place which facilitates pathways to professional dialogue through sponsoring events such as online conferencing, emerging technologies trials or by highlighting the latest research exploring the educational value of innovation.

On Knowledge Bank in 2009

	Teacher Professional Leave Case Studies Participants of the Teacher Professional Leave program have agreed to share their learning in a number of ways, including the publication of a TPL case study on Knowledge Bank. TPL case studies from 2008 are progressively being published on Knowledge Bank, from May 2009 onward. TPL case studies considered outstanding and/or are of particular interest to the educational community will be invited to share their learning through the social networking tools supported by Knowledge Bank Next Generation, beginning in mid-2009. For enquiries regarding the 2009 TPL program, please visit the TPL website. For enquiries regarding publication of case studies on Knowledge Bank, please Contact us.
	Technology Grants for Innovative Schools Managed through DEECD's Innovation and Next Practice (I&NP) Division, funding was available for eligible schools to undertake projects utilising emerging information and communication technologies to implement innovative teaching and learning practices. There was an excellent response to the funding offer and more than 62 schools will share 56 grants to trial emerging information and communication technologies in the classroom to enhance student engagement and understanding of curriculum, create digital stories using multimedia technology and run online conferences. For more information about the sponsored projects click here.
	Knowledge Bank Online conferencing Knowledge Bank Online Events is a program of online learning and professional development, using the Elluminate platform. The program offers teachers a safe, supported, online meeting space with networked learning, professional development opportunities and a collaborative working environment - all online. Find out more.
	Coming in mid-2009 Knowledge Bank Next Generation (www.kbng.net/community/), a new digital "one stop shop for education", with enhanced features, resources and connectivity.