Author: Alan McGauley, a.j.mcgauley@shu.ac.uk

Author: Richard Pountney, r.p.pountney@shu.ac.uk

JISC e-Learning Activity Area: Learning Resources and Activities

Higher Education Academy Subject Centre: Sociology, Anthropology and Politics

This case study illustrates...an effect on learning, an effect on exam results, an effect on student personal development, student satisfaction with e-learning, innovation in learning and teaching, staff satisfaction with e-learning, staff personal development, a positive effect on recruitment, a positive effect on retention, use of resources

Lessons Learned

Summary and Reflection

This case study outlines the progressive development of one module and the interventions made by the tutor team to introduce authentic cultural material in a real-world context. For this and similar ongoing contemporary modules e-learning is essential to keep the learning experience for the students at the cutting edge. It offers far more advantages than disadvantages and allows the work smarter approach to flourish. In addition it provides greater work satisfaction by using the most up-to-date sources and delivery methods. The student response is clear as they understand that the technology is allowing them to have a better learning experience and that they can produce work which equals their efforts.