Quality
The kind of quality we are after is the kind that produces engaged and successful students. The use of digital educational technology must always be in the service of sound pedagogical design, not the other way round.
Courses must be learning-centred
Learning materials and resources must engage the student and challenge the student. Learning, especially in higher education, is not memorising, nor is it even just understanding. It must involve using and applying knowledge and conceptual understanding – to create, evaluate, make choices and think critically.
Online learning should be at least as effective as good face-to-face teaching
We believe that in many ways well-designed online courses, whether offered at a distance or in blended form, can and should provide a more effective learning experience than traditional contact education – though of course it does not do so necessarily simply because it's digitised. Most shortcomings of remote learning can be compensated for, and many of its benefits are in fact not encountered in contact courses.
Collaboration
As a collective of seasoned educators and materials developers, we know that collaboration, with one another and with our clients, is vital to both our service and the courses we produce. At the heart of collaboration is the art of listening.
Social justice
Looked at holistically, no education is ever culturally, politically or economically neutral. Throughout our careers, our work has always reflected values consonant with people-based empowerment, democracy, decolonisation and social justice.
Integrity
Professional integrity is at the root of our work. Dependable service and production, ethical dealings, earned respect and trust are its fruits.