Objectives

The specific objectives are;
 * OBJECTIVES; **
 * To **review and investigate current PolyU eLearning practices** as well as a needs analysis.
 * To **identify contextual concerns** within the PolyU academic community, relating to barriers for incorporating eLearning and research to identify **proven** local and international strategies for cultural change related to eLearning / Blended Learning
 * To use **invited eLearning consultants** to provide substantive, credible and authoritative impetus behind the eLearning cultural change. (Note it is envisioned that their role will impact on ALL other aspects of the project in various ways AND PolyU has an established history of this approach being successful)
 * To enable and implement the use of eLearning contextual to PolyU staff through the use of **Faculty eLearning Advocates** and **invited experts** in the area of eLearning. This is seen to be beneficial to also promote **collaborations and communities** between staff
 * To establish various mechanisms for the **sharing of best practice’s,** in order to raise awareness of eLearning and celebrate our successes and promote successful sharing and re-use of resources where appropriate. For Example; **Teaching and Learning Innovation Annual Award and eLearning Showcase; Symposium relating to eLearning, Learning Design and Blended Learning**
 * The creation of a specific resources to assist staff in timely and pedagogically effective ways for implementing ‘Blended Learning’.(EG:**(e)Learning Mapping resource (ELM)** and **Learning Design Templates (LDT) )**
 * Evaluate the **impact** of the project and associated enhancement of eLearning at PolyU
 * To **promote** the outcomes of the project through various dissemination means