Sustainability Factors in eLearning Initiatives

23 September 2008

4.15pm to 5.15pm

Venue: J3 Lecture Theatre, 74 Epsom Avenue, Epsom Campus

Presenter
Dr Cathy Gunn

Title
"Sustainability Factors in eLearning Initiatives"

Abstract
This research investigates the key factors that differentiate localized e-learning initiatives that grow to become sustainable in the long term, from those that remain the isolated work of keen individuals. The work is important to institutions because it influences an important aspect of teaching and learning strategy. It is important to individuals and groups of staff as it can provide guidelines for planning, implementing and evaluating faculty-based e-learning initiatives. The outcomes of such initiatives represent either incentives and rewards, or disincentives for continued and future engagement by academic staff.

Dr Cathy Gunn
Head of eLearning Design & Development Group
ca.gunn@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: 373 7599 - Ext 88354