Teaching has changed to learning - the Circles of the HILL-concept

Abstract

On-line learning, e-learning, distance learning are common terms, which can be used to describe what is it all about this thesis. In general learning with these methods are easily to explained with cost-effective benefits and flexible methods of self-study.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, later called SAMK, has had ideas to use e-learning methods all the way starting the end of last millennium. First steps were taken based on ISDN-technology using point-to-point connections and connections used by ISDN bridges as well.

At that time, there was a kind of vision for aim to target with, but there was not ade-quate technology and infrastructure. This thesis starts round year 2010 when things started to turn to something SAMK´s e-learning is nowadays and beyond.

After eight years of developing our concept can be noticed, that this developing and working together with huge number of teacher and staff members, we have created something new. Concept, which is called HILL-concept, has widely expanded all over Satakunta University of Applied Sciences and beyond. Many things have changed and can be said that to stepping in to our concept, new culture has been made with learning and other operation as well.

The research type will be used as Action Research. This research type is perfect for this kind of process where current state has been analyzed, made changes and checked for results.

HILL-concept is in a major role in Satakunta University of Applied Sciences but still there is lot to do with development with processes. The most benefit for thesis will go to SAMK. One target for this thesis will be aimed for better processes and surveys for our new starting students with their studies.