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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 1500+ 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
