Abstract

eLearning creates a technology enhanced environment in which independent learning takes place through an interaction between the learners and teaching content usually presented visually together with learning tasks completed either online (e.g. MOOCs) or in face-to-face interaction in the classroom (e.g. flipped classroom). Production of eLearning course materials, therefore, integrates three elements, namely, content, pedagogy and technology. Teachers are experts in content but not all teachers are experts in technology and pedagogy. With the view to building up teachers’ and the University’s capacities in eLearning, the University has, since the last decade, through strategic investment on people, hardware and software strengthened the technological infrastructure and learning environment. Recently, the establishment of the Centre for eLearning Innovation and Technology (ELITE) further marks an important step as a central unit dedicated for pedagogical and technical support in developing eLearning strategies.

ELITE has reviewed its service in the past eight months since its opening. We can step up our services on different fronts in order to help the University further advance the development and promotion of eLearning. This proposed project is formulated to focus on two areas, in particular, (i) providing further support to teachers for developing eLearning course materials and strengthening the ELITE team, and (ii) centralizing the dissemination of good practices of eLearning pedagogies (e.g. flipped-classroom) among CUHK teachers.

In terms of sustainability, the platform, mechanisms and communities will continue to serve the CUHK communities and so are the deliverables. The project will contribute to the transformation and provision of an alternative environment of teaching and learning in the University.