E-Learning in Humanities

Principal Supervisor

Professor Lai Pan Chiu, Department of Cultural and religious Studies

Duration

10 months

Approved Budget

HK $450,000

 
  • Project Objectives
  • Description
  • Evaluation of outcomes
  • Dissemination of results & deliverables

Project Objectives

This study was designed to develop e-learning strategies for the Faculty of Arts through surveying and evaluating the e-learning strategies in the humanities, especially the teaching staff’s existing practice, experience, and opinions.

Description of process and deliverables

A total of 22 teaching staff in the Faculty of Arts were interviewed individually. They shared their practices, experiences and views on e-learning in humanities. The questions raised in the interviews mainly focused on: 1) the current practice of e-learning; 2) interviewees’ opinions on e-learning; 3) difficulties encountered and any further support expected in the future; 4) whether and how e-learning may benefit and meet the needs of the students; 5) e-learning strategies to be adopted. Three workshops were arranged: 1) seminar-talk conducted by an external expert; 2) sharing of the best practices as well as successful experiences among teaching staff; and 3) presentation of the final results.

Evaluation of outcomes

Some successful experience, best practices and issues of concern were identified. The findings are useful for promoting e-learning in Faculty of Arts and developing proper strategies for e-learning in humanities.

Dissemination of results & deliverables

At the end of the project, a final report will be uploaded to the Faculty’s webpage to disseminate the results.