Leading e-Learning Integration in Higher Education: Challenges and Strategies
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4 March 2010 (Thursday) | 09:00 - 12:30 | HKU | http://citers2010.cite.hku.hk/abstract/3 | Dr. M.C. PONG, Associate IT Director, Computer Centre, HKU
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Leading e-Learning Integration in Higher Education: Challenges and Strategies
1. e-Learning at HKUCITERS 2010 Forum on e-Learning integration into HE - challenges and strategiesMan-Chi PongAssociate IT DirectorThe University of Hong Kong Computer Centre(mcpong@hku.hk) March 2010
3. HKU Comprehensive University10 Faculties Graduate SchoolSchool of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)
4. 1998Digital University – enhance network infrastructure4000 ACcess Everywhere network (ACEnet) connection points & pilot WiFi networkHKU Notebook Computer ProgrammeSubsidy for full-time freshmen to own a notebook computerRequires IT proficiency before graduationFoundations to IT (FIT) course & IT proficiency exam.Learning Management System
5. Learning Management Systems (LMS) managed by the Computer Centre1998 – WebCT 1.0in a decade, WebCT version 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 82008 – WebCT 8 = Blackboard learning system Vista 8 Enterprise
6. LMS managed by other departments (1)2001 – ILN (Interactive Learning Network)built by the Centre for IT in Education (CITE)use by the Faculty of Education and some departments1999-2001 – SOUL (HKU SPACE Online Universal Learning)built & use by HKU SPACE
7. LMS managed by other departments (2)1998 – FIT (Foundations to IT) e-learning systembuilt by the Department of Computer Sciencefor students in FIT courses & IT Proficiency tests2006 – OSF (Open Source Portfolio), part of Sakaifor students building e-Portfolio in some English Centre courses Some other systems managed by departments or instructorse.g. Moodle (including earlier versions)
8. LMS support activities provided by Computer CentreManage WebCT infrastructure, application, interfaces, technical problemsauto-creation of student accountsProvide trainingregular basic & advanced courses at departments on requestHelp Desk (staff and students)
9. LMS support activities not provided by Computer CentreMore advanced, in-depth LMS coursesBetter central administrationTutorial group registrationUpload of course materialsIntegration of plagiarism toolsIntegration of social networking toolsCustomisation and enhancementInstructional Design & Development
10. Current & Near Futuree-learning everywhereMore WiFi access points on campusOver 850 installed1,300 being installedResidential halls coveredWiFi in town and eduroam institutionsMajor LMS upcoming:Blackboard 9 Moodle 2
11. Strategic DirectionDevelop a HKU Strategic Direction for Blended/Flexible LearningDevelop a 3-5 year Action Plan to implement Strategic DirectionA Unit/Department accountable for implementation of Action Plan ?Select & implement a single centrally supported LMS
12. e-Learning Working GroupMembers from academic departmentsCentre for IT in Education (CITE)Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching & LearningComputer CentreReport to Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching & Learning)Recommendation on LMS
1. The e-learning services and resources (human and technical) provided at each institution at different levels of responsibility- university central (units involved) and at faculty and departmental levels 2. The (actual or proposed) Learning Management System supported centrally by the university 3. The leadership/management structure for e-Learning in the institution
3. The leadership/management structure for e-Learning in the institution1) What contextual considerations and key factors influenced the decision-making in your organization in arriving at the current e-Learning arrangements?2) What models and processes did your institution follow in e-Learning decision-making?3) What were the key lessons learnt?4) If you were to give one piece of advice to others, what would it be?
3. The leadership/management structure for e-Learning in the institution1) What contextual considerations and key factors influenced the decision-making in your organization in arriving at the current e-Learning arrangements?2) What models and processes did your institution follow in e-Learning decision-making?3) What were the key lessons learnt?4) If you were to give one piece of advice to others, what would it be?