Dr Tony McDonald , John Moss & Gordon Skelly

1. Teachers are often the forgotten users of modern VLEs(compared to students and administrators) Dr Tony McDonald, John Moss & Gordon Skelly

2. Teachers are often the forgotten users of modern VLEs Identifying data sources Dataset are collated to provide a rich information source that can be used to personalize and support academic services. Curricula Data Student Data Corporate Data Regional Data TSE External Feeds

3. Teachers are often the forgotten users of modern VLEs Portlet approach Portlets are used to allows direct access to the information that is appropriate to each user’s curriculum and specialty preferences . • Teaching staff have a quick access to: • Module Timetables (incl. clinical years) • Academic Resources • Course Materials (Study Guides, handbooks) • Curriculum Maps • Collaborative forum tools based on curriculum & specialties • Student Groups associated to the individual ( Tutees - GP Rotations - Student Selected Components) • Provides access to timetable information for student • Easy to use email tools • Student Information(Contact details – Supervision contacts – Online forms) • Staff Development: • Access to face to face training courses • Summary of course • Direct booking • Online Support and Training Modules Giving effective feedback

4. Teachers are often the forgotten users of modern VLEs Customisation - preferences Portal customisation makes extensive use of regional datasets and user defined preferences. Academic datasets provide curriculum maps and resources.

5. Email: tse@ltms.org.uk Telephone: +44 191 222 5020 Teachers are often the forgotten users of modern VLEs Further details