E-learning and Teaching in Practice

Dr. Stephen Daly Institute of Technology (IT) Sligo

HUCBMS-Plymouth 6th Sep 16

Presentation Overview

• A little about me

• IT Sligo-where is it and what we do

• Online learning overview

• Industry engagement

• Collaboration with Ulster University (Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences)

• How do we do it?

• Approaches to online learning & assessment

About Me Dr. Stephen Daly >14 Years Post Qualification Experience Lecturer in Biopharmaceutical Science-IT Sligo (4 yrs) Technical Operations Team Leader – Abbott Diagnostics (9 yrs) R&D Biochemist-Olympus (1 yr) Post-Doctoral Research-DCU (18mths)

Subject lecture & Research areas

Lecture Subjects

• Medical Diagnostics

• Pharmaceutical Legislation & Regulatory Affairs

• Lean Six Sigma

• Biopharmaceutical Facilities & Utilities

• Validation

• Biomedical Sciences.

Research

• Lateral Flow Assay Development for kidney markers

• LAMP-based PCR assay development

IT Sligo Where is it?

• High quality single Campus HEI • ~6300 Students & 550 staff • 1600 graduates per annum • 1800 Online Students • 4 Schools - Science, Engineering,

Business & Social Sciences.

• School of Science • ~1,600 Students (1,100 Face to Face, 500 Online (=250WTE’s) • 80 Staff

• Strong links with Industry

Overview of IT Sligo

IT Sligo – Key Strengths • Largest Higher Education provider in North

West • Progressive & dynamic HEI on high quality

campus • Recognised leadership in Online & work-

based learning. • Enterprise collaborations (Cisco, Citrix,

Baxter, GSK, Abbvie, MSD etc...)

• Largest Innovation Centre in the sector • “One of the most innovative 3rd level

colleges”, Sunday Times 2012. Runner up IT in 2015.

• Lead partner of Connacht Ulster Alliance

IT Sligo Online- Success Story www.itsligo.ie/online

• Since 2002 • >2000 online students • >70 online programmes • Award Winning!

Online Learning Benefits • Online delivery offers flexibility of both time and

location.

• It allows people to upskill and develop within their respective professional situation without the need to travel extensively or locate close to an education provider.

• It allows scope for people to work and learn at the

same time, with unique opportunities for professional apprenticeship schemes.

• It allows students who are in employment to pace their learning and educational upskilling to match their work-life balance – very suitable for CPD.

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Ireland’s National leader in Online Learning - 70 courses, 26 countries

Partners in Development & Delivery

Bespoke programmes for a particular employer (e.g. Roads Engineering; Precision Engineering sector)

Biopharmaceutical

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M.Sc. Industrial Pharmaceutical Science (QP Qualification)

Polymers – 1st Polymer Skillsnet, AIT, IT Sligo + +

Med Tech Reg. Affairs

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Online Learning – Company Education & Training

Industry Engagement

“Pharmaceutical firm teams with IT Sligo for degree upskilling” Irish Times 02 Sep 16 http://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/pharmaceutical-firm-teams-with-it-sligo-for-degree-upskilling-1.2774557

•Unique and tailored training model for industry –GSK •2 year L7 B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Science-unique Subject modules in Colloidal Science

Biopharma Industry Engagement IT Sligo and National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)

Partnership

Level Course Name Awarding Body Places

L6 Cert in Biopharma Processing IT Sligo 40 x 2

L6 Cert in Cleanroom Manufacturing IT Sligo 20 x 2 (TBC)

L7 Cert in Biopharma Processing IT Sligo 30

L7 Cert in Bioprocessing Engineering IT Sligo 30

L8 Cert in Biopharmaceutical Science IT Sligo 40

L9 Cert in Biopharmaceutical Science IT Sligo 40

NIBRT Facility Dublin

Ulster University Collaboration

B.Sc. (Hons) Applied Medical Sciences (Joint Award)

B.Sc. (Hons) Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences (Ulster University Award)*

B.Sc. (Hons) Biomedical and Bio-industrial Sciences (IT Sligo award)

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*Currently Seeking IBMS accreditation

National Framework of Qualifications

120 Credits

180 Credits

240 Credits

All Degree courses 2 years part time study

Study 30 Credits Per Year Part Time

Qualifier programmes in place for ‘non-standard’ applicants

Pharma/Biopharmaceuticals

Level 6: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Processing – Certificate Cleanroom Manufacturing – Higher Certificate in GMP

Level 7: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Processing – Certificate in Bioprocess Engineering – BSc in Biopharmaceutical Science

Level 8: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Science – BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science – BSc (Hons) Biomedical and Healthcare

Sciences (UU) – BSc (Hons) Applied Medical Sciences (UU) – BSc (Hons) Biomedical and Bio-industrial

Sciences (UU)

Level 9: – MSc in Biopharmaceutical Science – MSc in Industrial Pharma Science (QP) – MSc in Med Tech Regulatory Affairs

Environment

Level 6: – HC in Environmental Management – Certificate In Safety And Health

Level 7: – BSc in Environmental Management

Level 8: – BSc (Hons) Environmental Management

Level 9: – PG Diploma in Environmental Protection – MSc in Environmental Protection

Business

Level 7: – BBus in Management Applications

Level 8: – BBusiness (Hons)

Level 9: – MSc in Marketing

Social Sciences – MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care and

Education

Online Programmes in Science and Business

Mechatronics/Manufacturing /Quality

Level 6:

– Introduction to Lean Sigma Quality (MOOC)

– Certificate in Automation & Instrumentation

– Certificate in Automation & Electronics

– Certificate in Polymer Technologies

– Certificate in Quality

– Certificate in Validation - pending

Level 7:

– BEng in Mechatronics

– BEng in Electronic Engineering

– BEng in Polymer Processing

– BSc in Quality

– BSc in Manufacturing Management

– Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality (Green Belt)

Level 8:

– BEng (Hons) in Mechatronics

– BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering

– BSc (Hons) in Quality Management and Technology

– Certificate in Adv. Lean Sigma Quality (Black Belt)

Level 9:

– MSc in Quality

Construction/ Civil Engineering

Level 7:

– BSc in Construction Management

Level 8:

– BSc (Hons) Construction Proj. Mgmt.

– BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

Level 9:

– PG Certificate in Project Mgmt

– Certificate in Road Maintenance Engineering & Network Management

Computing

Level 8: – Higher Diploma in Science in Computing

Online Programmes in Engineering & Design

Quality – Online Six Sigma Training

MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) –

Introduction to Lean Sigma (Free)

Introduction to Lean Sigma Quality 7 Weeks Oct – Dec

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IT Sligo MOOC

Introduction to Lean Sigma Quality

IT SLIGO SIX SIGMA MOOC HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

Youtube Video: http://youtu.be/d2YSkH8xzXY Coming soon:

Employability Skills/ Coding for Teenagers

International.

International Students

60 International Students in 26 Different Countries

So how did we do this?

Online Teaching

Traditional Classroom

Online Blended

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Live classes (online)

Web Conferencing System

Lecturer at IT Sligo

Online Student - anywhere

Software Used

• Adobe Connect – Used for Live Lecture broadcast

– Students get link to online “lecture room” and log in.

– Lectures are recorded with link to recording placed on Moodle.

– Students can then view the lecture via the link anytime

– Lecture is not downloadable

Software Used Adobe Connect

Software Used

• Panopto – Screen capture tool

– Essentially it records what is being seen on the screen e.g. Adobe Connect Interface

– You can simultaneously record in Panopto and Adobe connect.

– Key advantage is that it provides the lecture in a downloadable format.

Software Used • Panopto

Module Webpage on Moodle “24/7”

Module Webpage on Moodle “24/7” Contd.

Independent Learning

Assignments, support, feedback

Support from your classmates – Forums

Assignment Submission and Feedback

• Use of Rubrics

Assessment Strategies

• Use Moodle for Quizzes

• Different Question Formats can be written into Moodle.

• MCQs, True/False, Mathematical, Cloze, Picture Mapping, SAQ/LAQ.

• Use of mini projects and corresponding viva’s on a specialist topic.

• Enquiry based team Projects

Assessment Strategies-Moodle Quizes

Assessment Strategies-Enquiry based Team Projects

• Students use tools such as Google Hangouts and Skype to meet and interact online

• Assignments reflect work-based scenarios that students may encounter

• One submission for 3 students

• Meeting minutes and actions also need to be submitted for grading as well as individual learning logs to evaluate learning experience online.

Assessment Strategies-Enquiry based Team Projects (Contd.)

Assessment Strategies-Enquiry based Team Projects (Contd.)

Online Proctoring of Exams

• Using camera technology and keystroke monitoring.

• Live checking of online exam students.

• Partnership with US company ProctorU for this initiative.

• Approx. 100 online exams conducted to date.

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Development of Online Labs

Acknowledgments

• Kieran Tobin –Centre for Online Learning IT Sligo

• Dr. Jerry Bird-Head of School of Science, IT Sligo

• Prof Jacqueline McCormack, Ulster University

• Prof Neville McClenaghan, Ulster University.

Online and Distance Learning From IT Sligo

Any Questions?

www.itsligo.ie/online