Using Adobe Connect to encourage collaboration within a fully distance, eLearning Programme – Our experiences and students perceptions. Samantha Ducker Assistant Degree Programme Director (Master of Clinical Research) Module leader - Research Governance and Ethics (E-learning) Lynne Rawles E-learning Coordinator

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Background  Part time Masters in Clinical Research since 2008  E-learning commenced 2010  Involved in development since outset  Designed for medical, nursing, midwifery, allied health professionals

Background 2  Aim of course is to understand, develop, deliver and disseminate clinical research  E-learning designed using social constructivist, collaborative principles  Collaborative activities - discussion boards, blogs and wikis

Participation “patchy” No virtual classroom No “live” interaction Blackboard - “one dimensional” Increasing numbers of students Lack of community

Our plan “LIVE SESSION” Preparation Planning

The reality PLANNING Preparation “Live Session”

Preparation and planning 2012 April – contact Nuala in ISS May – 1 st team meeting to explore application and potential June – Meetings for idea development July - Meetings for idea development August – Test meeting (back to drawing board!) Sept – 2 further meetings to test new ideas (dress rehearsal) Sept 26 th –

Student feedback

Our experience Preparation/planning Team work – roles Insist on mics and headsets Students keen to engage

Timetable sessions into module Tiring – 1 hour limit Time management within sessions Technical hitches/technical support Increased confidence/reduced technical input

Events to date Sept– Welcome Meeting Oct – Student led interactive session Nov – Live staged mock ethics committee Dec – Pre assessment session Feb – Statistics session May – Module welcome meeting June – Student led discussion session

Student engagement