What can we learn from the demise of the UkeU? Evaluation of the lessons learnt
Gráinne Conole, Annamaria Carusi, Maarten de Laat and
Jonathan Darby
University of Southampton
Abstract
This paper reports on an evaluation of the UkeU and the lessons which can be drawn from the experience. The study is based on two data sources: interviews and a study of documents. Semi-interviews interviews were undertaken with key stakeholders involved in the UKeU, including members of the learning technology team, representatives from SUN and the HEI partners. In particular we explore the relationship between the documented UkeU vision and how this was instantiated and its impact on practice. We will consider the way in which the UKeU was understood at its start-up (and even before), the aspirations it had with respect to the public/private partnership, and with respect to the roles and backgrounds it would need to bring together; and the acknowledgement of the difficulties it would face.
Keywords
Evaluation, UKeU, online learning
Keynote Speakers
Peter Goodyear, University of Sydney
Beijing Normal University
Vera A. Solis, Universidad Centroamericana
Lawrence Hamburg, Higher Education Academy
Sten Ludvigsen, Intermedia, Oslo
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