Why do we do e-learning? Part 6: Administrative Convenience

This is the last in a series of posts exploring the 6 guiding principles behind why we promote e-learning at Sheffield Hallam University. Each of the principles underscores the benefits of integrating e-learning opportunities into the curriculum, and each is supported here by student quotes from research into how our students use technology to support and enhance their learning.  Today’s guiding…

Why do we do e-learning? Part 5: Student Ownership of their Learning

This is the fifth in a series of posts exploring the 6 guiding principles behind why we promote e-learning at Sheffield Hallam University. Each of the principles underscores the benefits of integrating e-learning opportunities into the curriculum, and each is supported here by student quotes from research into how our students use technology to support and enhance their learning.  Today’s guiding…

Why do we do e-learning? Part 4: Authentic Learning Opportunities

This is the fourth in a series of posts exploring the 6 guiding principles behind why we promote e-learning at Sheffield Hallam University. Each of the principles underscores the benefits of integrating e-learning opportunities into the curriculum, and each is supported here by student quotes from research into how our students use technology to support and enhance their learning.  Today’s guiding…

Why do we do e-learning? Part 3: Extending Interaction Beyond the Classroom

This is the third in a series of posts exploring the 6 guiding principles behind why we promote e-learning at Sheffield Hallam University. Each of the principles underscores the benefits of integrating e-learning opportunities into the curriculum, and each is supported here by student quotes from research into how our students use technology to support and enhance their learning.  Today’s guiding…

Why do we do e-learning? Part 2: Flexibility

This is the second in a series of posts exploring the 6 guiding principles behind why we promote e-learning at Sheffield Hallam University. Each of the principles underscores the benefits of integrating e-learning opportunities into the curriculum, and each is supported here by student quotes from research into how our students use technology to support and enhance their learning.  Today’s guiding…

Why do we do e-learning? Part 1: An Educational Experience for the Digital Age

This is the first in a series of posts exploring the 6 guiding principles behind why we promote e-learning at Sheffield Hallam University. Each of the principles underscores the benefits of integrating e-learning opportunities into the curriculum, and each is supported here by student quotes from research into how our students use technology to support and enhance their learning.  Today’s…

Why do we do e-learning?

Since 2001 Sheffield Hallam University has made a commitment to encouraging the use of e-learning to enhance the student experience. From the start, this commitment was underpinned by six guiding principles, rather than being led by the technology itself.  Although many of the principles are recognised by staff as being reasons why they personally engage with e-learning – the…