Sydney eLearning

Under the theme of engaged enquiry, Sydney eLearning works with faculties and support units across the University to support the student experience of learning. The key focus of the support is the strategic planning of shared physical and virtual learning and teaching space and the provision of quality assurance the University’s enterprise eLearning and teaching systems.

Sydney eLearning is part of the Educational Portfolio of the University and reports to the Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Education). It works closely with all the units in the Educational Portfolio, particularly the Institute of Teaching and Learning and the Learning Centres. It also works closely with University ICT, the University Library and Campus Infrastructure and Services in shaping the learning environments of students and educators.

Vision

To support the University community and to enhance the student learning experience, with sustainable learning technologies that promote research-led, active and innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

Principles

The eLearning Initiative at the University of Sydney aims to assist the provision of quality student learning experiences through:

• Focusing on improving learning outcomes
• Adopting a student perspective on learning and teaching
• Using quality assurance for the purposes of improvement
• Ensuring a responsible and sustainable use of resources
• Adopting a whole-of-institution approach
• Leading and informing through policy creation
• Developing institutional knowledge and skills for use of e-learning technologies