eLearning within MEDIC Where we are and where we're going Nick Webb: eLearning Programme Manager
Overview What we're trying to achieve Where are we now? Where are we going? What can we share with others?
What are we trying to achieve? The undergraduate course: Five years Two schools students 2000 people involved in teaching Significant time away from campus on clinical placement Fared badly in the National Student Survey
What are we trying to achieve? Work with the existing course and add technology where appropriate to enhance the student experience Maintain clinical and tutor contact time Use technology to: Support students on placement To provide just-in-time and reflective learning opportunities To improve the overall educational experience
Where are we now? Small eLearning team in place Technical support / Blackboard support Content design / development Infrastructure development Strategic direction
Where are we now? ePortfolio Designed to support reflective learning for Year Five students on their six-week GP placement. Encourages and guides students to reflect on their learning opportunities whilst on placement Allows GP Tutor engagement with the process
Where are we now? ePortfolio Multimedia eModules Child protection Capacity to consent Schizophrenia Clinical skills Community Acquired Pneumonia Neurological Examination
Where are we now? ePortfolio Multimedia eModules Development framework (templates)
Where are we now? ePortfolio Multimedia eModules Development framework (templates) Module Repository
Where are we going? eModules Evaluate the existing modules Continue development of others Use of Junior Doctors to create content Continue work on the development framework / templates Continue development of content repository
Where are we going? Other technology: TabletPCs to facilitate OSCE examinations Interwrite PRS audience response system as a possible summative eAssessment system Review anything else that comes up
Collaboration with Computer Sciences Provide Computer Science students with real-life projects Gain from their skills and expertise Multimedia management system
Staff engagement and training Programme of engagement and training Senior academics targeted for Blended Learning Design training Other staff provided with training and support for implementation
Giving Effective Feedback eLearning module aimed at staff Developed in collaboration with REGIS Part funded by the HEA Available for piloting before end of September
Questions? Nick Webb: eLearning Programme Manager