Topic outline

  • Course description

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    • The course consists of a supervised project to design and build an e-learning application on an agreed clinical topic. The student will acquire skills relevant to e-Learning design and development.

      The course will be delivered through interaction with the supervisor, an appropriate clinician and relevant staff in the Learning Technologies team and through practical involvement.

      This course is capped at 6 students you will only be able to choose it as your first choice. You will also be required to very briefly outline the topic you envisage working on.

      E-Learning outline video - Dr Dempsey

      Course coordinators:

      Dr Owen Dempsey owendempsey@abdn.ac.uk

      Mr Douglas Bean douglas.bean@abdn.ac.uk

  • What will I learn?

    • To:

      • Describe the role of e-learning in medical education
      • Summarise a specific area of e-learning technology
      • Design a script or other activity that could form the basis of a novel e-learning activity
      • State the limitations, advantages and opportunities of e-learning in different educational environments

  • What will the timetable be like?

    • Weeks 1 and 2 will include sessions on e-learning and student presentations

      Weeks 4-6 will include discussion and review sessions as you develop your e-Learning package

      for more information see course guide

  • How will I be assessed?

    • Assessments will be marked in accordance with the University Common Grading Scale. Your mark will be comprised of:

      Week One Activity 10%

      Week Two Activity 10%

      eLearning Content 50%

      Final Report 30%

  • What did previous students think about this course?

    • Student view 25-26


      Student view 22-23

      Student view 21-22

      One student commented: 'Loved it - well worth the time and effort. I would recommend it. I will be doing more CAL packages in the future because I think it's very stimulating and valuable'.

      Another remarked: 'I had a great time doing this project. It was different and exciting, and I definitely learnt a lot about designing and delivering a teaching package. The tutors and the Medi-CAL team were great. They were very approachable and helpful. The regular meetings and feedback throughout the course of the project were very constructive'.

      Student view 20-21


  • Where can I get more information?

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