1. Building a Sustainable Blended Learning Model UCD Occupational Safety and Health Programme Helen Guerin and Anne Drummond University College Dublin

2. History & Development Blended learning model developed in 1993 1989 framework OSH legislation –EU: Framework legislation 1989 –Ireland: transition from sector-based to framework legislation 1989 –Training need for employees and managers with OSH responsibilities identified

3. Programme Objective (OSH) To provide multidisciplinary training in the basic principles of OSH legislation, and best practice in risk management and occupational safety and health management for employees, supervisors and managers Needs analysis identified unique market and expertise characteristics, requiring a novel solution

4. Schedule 1-year part-time programme Students attend a local centre for 2 hours / week x 25 weeks 1-hour TV lecture + 1-hour tutorial Self-directed and work-based learning through assessment

5. 2006-2007 14 sites 19 student groups 474 students

6. Stakeholder Relationships

7. 6 Pedagogical Components 1.Programme material 2.Self-assessment questions 3.Live TV-delivered lecture 4.Phone-in question and answer session 5.Tutorial 6.Assessment by assignment and examination

8. Delivery – Blended Learning –Live satellite lecture –Phone-in question and answer session –Video conference –Fibre optic Cable Download frequency 11023 MHZ POL 625 Pal MPE 4:2:0 61113 hsymb/s FEC 3/4

9. Advantages for Students Local access to up-to-date national expertise Minimal time off work, particularly for employees in the in- company centres Recognised qualification and certification Progression pathway

10. Strengths of the Model Legislation-driven content Concurrent delivery of consistent content to large numbers of students Wide geographical access (satellite footprint is centred over Europe) Reliable technology Transferable across boundaries Adaptable delivery format

11. Challenges of the Model Large numbers of students Large numbers of stakeholders Indirect control (technical, site and broadcast partners) Heavy administrative and co-ordination burden on providers

12. Pedagogical Developments Peer learning Problem-based learning Situated learning Self-directed learning Modularisation Research-led teaching

13. Technological Developments Satellite TV Fibre optic cable (MAN) Video Conferencing IPTV

14. Reflections 14 th year completed in 2007 >5,000 students successfully completed to date 90%+ pass rate 95% completion rate Transmission delivery success > 98% Transmission receive site failure rare – prompt follow-up and back-up facilities

15. Conclusions Stakeholders work together to develop solutions that meet learner needs Ongoing review, reflection and development (pedagogic and technical) Questions??? Contact: Anne.Drummond@ucd.ieAnne.Drummond@ucd.ie Helen.Guerin@ucd.ie