Want to create an effective e-learning resource? Our design principles and their application in a case study

Abstract

In this work, we describe our approach to creating new e-learning materials. This first required the development a set of design principles followed by working in partnership with our students to create and evaluate the e-resources. These design principles were designed to give the student partner a useful framework within which to work yet, at the same time, providing freedom for inclusion of their personal creativity and authenticity in the resource development. Here we: describe our design principles and rationales for their use; introduce a case study trialling this methodology for course enhancement through the development of an online support resource; and evaluate student feedback on the approach taken. Evaluation data from this case-study shows that this approach has a positive impact on the student learning experience and has generated an appetite from the student body for more e-learning support created using our design approach.