Quality of e-Learning – How are we doing and can we do better? Inger L Santesson, Jan Florin & Marie Elf Högskolan Dalarna, Falun

Why e-Learning in Nursing education? Information skills – Evidence-based nursing Technology skills – To improve patient outcomes in a highly technical sector Digital communication skills - e-Health (WHO 2012) Flexibility – Increased mobility and diversity Health care staff – even in rural areas

Factors of importence for e-Learning Accessibility Flexibility Interactivity Personalisation

EADTU e-Xcellence EADTU – European Associated Distance Education Universities Strategic management Curriculum design Course design Course delivery Staff support Students support

Strategic management Visions and Strategies NGL-Vision, Strategy & Researchprogram Quality process Organisation and management e-Learning strategy – Education strategy DU

Curriculum - Course design Personalisation Constructive Alignments Explicit guidelines Interactivity Formative and summative assessment Prevent impersonation and/or plagiarism

Course delivery Collaboration Technical infrastructure VLE (Virtual learning environment) Reliability and security Portfolio System maintenance Information

Staff support Education Support/Feedback Learning environment Legal advice Exchange and collaboration

Students support Support Information Responsibilities/Rules/Regulations Services – different offices Library Alumni access

Results E-learning needs to be a natural part of daily work such as… Create arenas for discussions about the use of pedagogy, technology, experiences and skills among students and staff Pedagogy in focus with pedagogical models and objectives focused on learning activities and goals Monitoring the e-Learning impact on learning and students learning experiences regularly Active Recruitment process of staff, training and research needs for developing e-Learning and learning outcomes ICT department and NGL center should be invited and involved in curriculum/course design process and course delivering Enhance collaboration with departments, research groups and institutions

Strategies for the future Quality improvement due to a framework OER (Open Education Resources) Flexibility and Transparency Empowering of the Student - Responsibility Develop new methods for Clinical practice and skills

Inger L Santesson Jan Florin Marie Elf