Developing ICT and e-learning capacity in a medical and health sciences faculty

Abstract

Our poster presents the preliminary stages of a study concerning the question of increasing e-learning capacity to meet the flexible and distance learning requirements of a Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. We are seeking effective ways to increase e-learning capacity within the Faculty in order to provide increased choice for all learners. Our case study is presented in terms of a simple three part analysis. The three parts of the analysis are: the number of e-learning projects completed by the Learning Technology Unit over a three year period; the number of courses offered within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences as a whole; identification of the need to address the e-learning capacity question within the Faculty. In conclusion we suggest some possible strategies for increasing e-learning capacity and outline our future research methodology.