The paper examines the modelling dimensions of the virtual teaching/learning environment and its practice aiming to reflect in the changing environment. The aim of the research is to reveal the process of modelling the virtual learning environment by analysing the policy of the learning environment changes and how is reflected in the educa-tion and economic development policies. Focus groups and interviews are used as qualitative research methods. The results of this research make an input for both academic and practice areas of education management, social-learning innovations, and human resources development. Findings particularly show the nature of learning that becomes more learner-centred; learning opportunities meet the individual needs; innovative educational concepts will be implement-ed through experiential or inclusive learning and social-cognitive processes will meet the needs of economic change. The suggestions to be used by the economic development and education policymakers and practitioners, and focus on enabling the learning environments to adapt to the labour market and business development.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/bm.2022.878