TY - JFULL AU - Stuart Palmer and Dale Holt PY - 2010/7/ TI - Academic Staff Perceptions of the Value of the Elements of an Online Learning Environment T2 - International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences SP - 1262 EP - 1270 VL - 4 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/11635 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 42, 2010 N2 - Based on 276 responses from academic staff in an evaluation of an online learning environment (OLE), this paper identifies those elements of the OLE that were most used and valued by staff, those elements of the OLE that staff most wanted to see improved, and those factors that most contributed to staff perceptions that the use of the OLE enhanced their teaching. The most used and valued elements were core functions, including accessing unit information, accessing lecture/tutorial/lab notes, and reading online discussions. The elements identified as most needing attention related to online assessment: submitting assignments, managing assessment items, and receiving feedback on assignments. Staff felt that using the OLE enhanced their teaching when they were satisfied that their students were able to access and use their learning materials, and when they were satisfied with the professional development they received and were confident with their ability to teach with the OLE. ER -