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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
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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-basednursing 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 importencefor e-Learning Accessibility Flexibility Interactivity Personalisation
EADTU e-XcellenceEADTU – 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 – Educationstrategy DU
Curriculum - Course design Personalisation ConstructiveAlignments Explicit guidelines Interactivity Formative and summative assessment Prevent impersonation and/or plagiarism
Course delivery Collaboration Technical infrastructure VLE (Virtuallearningenvironment) 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 ilu@du.seJan Florin jfl@du.se Marie Elf mel@du.se