Abstract

Background:

• Advancement of eLearning is one of CUHK’s key directions for development. Micro-modules (MM) are increasingly used in various courses, but there is no existing evaluation mechanism to ensure the overall quality and effectiveness of MM.

• The proposed project aims to set up a comprehensive university-wide mechanism to assure and enhance the quality of MM. The mechanism will cover the pedagogical, instructional, and technical component of MM.

• This comprehensive mechanism will be used to provide summative evaluation to all MM supported by the Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant Schemes (MMCDGS) in the 2019-20 & 2020-21 rounds.
• Formative evaluation will be provided as a service upon request from teachers. Surveys will be used to assess the students’ learning experience with MM. Interviews will be conducted with selected teachers to identify good practices for developing and using the MM at the course or institution level.

• MM judged to be excellent will be showcased to encourage the wider use of high-quality MM across different disciplines. A workshop will be held to share good pedagogical practices in using MM.
• The mechanism will made publicly accessible after the end the project period. Such mechanism can be adopted and extended by other academic units and institutions.