Organisational patterns for e-learning centres

Maria Zenios (1) , Christine Smith (1)

1 CSALT - Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology

In this paper we explore the notion of using organisational patterns in educational design for the development of e-learning centres. We are using patterns to discuss some of the key aspects concerning the implementation of an e-learning centre within an institution, with an emphasis on the purposes and pedagogical principles that will help to successfully support such an initiative. The research approach which informed our pattern development work includes use of a qualitative survey of a set of existing elearning centres across Europe, looking at their philosophy and organisational structures. The paper advocates for the use of patterns as tangible resources, to guide educational design to assist in the setting up and maintenance of pedagogically informed e-learning centres.

Keywords: e-learning; educational design; pedagogical patterns

Domains: Technology for Human Learning

Maria Zenios, Christine Smith. Organisational patterns for e-learning centres. ED-Media 2004 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, June 21-26, 2004., 2004, Lugano, Switzerland. 23 p. ⟨hal-00190225⟩