Welcome to the 3C Project eNewsletter

This is the third newsletter for the 3C project. This project is funded by VP(AD) in support of PolyU's strategic plan and aims to assist Faculties and Schools in the development of a strong eLearning and Blended Learning culture. Through this newsletter we will bring you up to date with project activities - what's been done, what's coming up, what's of interest to you. We hope to be able to engage with as many PolyU staff as possible to promote the use of eLearning in ways suited to your needs. You can find out more about the project and the project team at our website http://www.3c.edc.polyu.edu.hk/

Richard Pang receives his 3C iPod

A very pleased Richard Pang was presented with his iPod Touch by 3C Project Leader Peter Duffy. Richard’s name was drawn by Dr Angela Ho, Director of PolyU’s Educational Development Centre as winner of our iPod competition to promote participation in the online eLearning questionnaire. Response to this promotion was good and we will be releasing details of the results of the questionnaire in a future edition of the newsletter.

Richard Pang with his 3C iPod Touch

Project highlights

Teaching and Learning Innovation Award VP(AD) recently announced the 2009 Teaching and Learning Innovation Award to be presented through the 3C Project to recognize excellence and innovation in the use of blended learning at PolyU. A workshop for staff wishing to apply for this award, worth $25,000 HKD, will be held on: Tuesday 21st July, 2009 from 12.30 - 2.00 pm in TU616. This workshop will present an overview of the application process, guidelines and criteria and will provide participants with the opportunity for peer review and feedback on applications in progress. Register for this workshop at: http://edc.polyu.edu.hk/Regis_form.asp Testing myths about blended learning - You be the judge A myth can be defined as "a fiction or half-truth" and when talking to staff at PolyU about eLearning and blended learning we have heard many statements that could be considered myths. For example, many staff tell us that eLearning means putting your lecture notes online and worry that this will mean students don't come to class. But is this true? If you've ever asked yourself questions like this, then come along to this workshop and help us to critically examine some common conceptions about eLearning and blended learning. The workshop will be held: Tuesday 28th July, 2009 from 12.30 - 2.00 pm in TU616. You can register for this workshop at: http://edc.polyu.edu.hk/Regis_form.asp

Tips and Tricks

Each eNewsletter we bring you some simple ways to use eLearning in your teaching for a blended learning approach. Here are some more - click on the link to find out more: To make effective use of online resources, make sure you give students a reason to use them.   Online conferencing tools facilitate communication and collaboration and sharing of resources.   PolyU's library has a wide range of digital resources which can be embedded into your course content with just a few clicks. If you need assistance with using eLearning in your teaching or would like to find out more please visit the eLDSS website or contact the 3C Project Team directly.