Using the development of eLearning material as challenging and authentic learning experiences

Orgnamepaul Lam, Mary Au Yeung, Eva Cheung, Carmel Mcnaught

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Abstract

Students can contribute to the design and development phases of eLearning projects, and also learn through the process. This study focused on two projects at a university in Hong Kong (development of Pharmacy eCases, and the establishment of an eLearning Assistants scheme) in which students designed, wrote and developed teaching materials with space to show initiative. Evaluation strategies included a survey, communication logs with teachers, and a self-reflective student blog. Learning benefits from such student-centred, authentic eLearning projects include consolidation of knowledge, and development of skills (including independent learning, critical thinking and creative design) and attitudes (about professional work and ongoing personal development). The projects also led to enhanced course learning environments, thus benefiting other students. However, there are significant challenges in preparing such learning opportunities for students, including training and scaffolded supervision. Our overall reflection is that students' learning was different from that achieved in many traditional university courses.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2009
Pages548-556
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event26th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education - "Same places, different spaces", ASCILITE 2009 - Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: 6 Dec 20099 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameASCILITE 2009 - The Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education

Conference

Conference26th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education - "Same places, different spaces", ASCILITE 2009
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Period6/12/099/12/09

Keywords

  • Authentic learning
  • Higher education
  • Hong kong
  • Student input to design
  • Website development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Education

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