Introductory description

Students will gain an in depth and critical understanding through practical experience of the potential for taking a learning technologies approach in healthcare education. Learning technologies are new approaches to enhancing teaching & learning and might include e-learning, simulation, AI, the use of digital media and social networking, and technology in the classroom including interactive whiteboards and audience response systems. Students will not need to have
any particular technical skills other than a willingness to explore new approaches in their teaching practice.

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Foundations of learning technologies in healthcare education: pedagogical frameworks, curriculum integration, and implementation strategies.
Contemporary learning technologies in healthcare education: selection, evaluation, and application.
Needs assessment and learner-centered design for healthcare technology integration.
Digital content development: accessibility, usability, and multimedia principles.
Open educational resources and sharing frameworks in healthcare education.
Social learning, communities of practice, and collaborative approaches in digital environments.
Ethical considerations: patient consent, confidentiality, and intellectual property in healthcare education resources.
Project management and change implementation for educational technology initiatives.
Evidence-based evaluation methodologies for learning technology interventions.
E-facilitation and engagement strategies for synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Reflective practice and professional development in educational technology.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Critically analyse opportunities and constraints when using learning technologies in healthcare education, demonstrating a clear understanding of educational theories and evidence when selecting and justifying approaches.
• Plan, design, and develop an effective and pedagogically informed learning technology resource or activity that addresses a specific healthcare education need.
• Demonstrate appropriate skills in evaluating or developing a structured evaluation plan for assessing the effectiveness and impact of learning technology interventions.
• Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills in written and digital media relevant to learning technologies.
• Reflect critically on personal learning, professional development, and transferable skills acquired through the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning technology initiatives.

Indicative reading list

Bates, AW, (2005) Technology, e-learning and distance education. (Routledge)
Davies, D, (2005) eLearning. In A Practical Guide for Medical Teachers (2nd Ed) Edited by John A Dent & Ronald M Harden.
Effective Practice in a Digital Age, JISC. 2009.
Harden, RM. Myths and e-learning. Medical Teacher 24(5): 2002; 469-472.
Laurillard, D. (2002) Rethinking University Teaching: A Conversational Framework for the Effective Use of Learning Technologies (2nd ed). (Routledge)
McKendree, J. (2006) eLearning, ASME Understanding Medical Education Series.
Redmond P, Lock JV. A flexible framework for online collaborative learning. Internet and Higher Ed. 2006; 9: 267-276.
Rosenberg, MJ. (2006) Beyond E-Learning: Approaches and Technologies to Enhance Organizational Knowledge, Learning and Performance. (Jossey Bass)
Salmon. G. (2000) E-Moderating: The Key to Teaching and Learning Online. (Kogan Page)
Joliffe, A., Ritter, J. and Stevens, D. (2001). The online learning handbook: developing and using web-based learning. (Kogan Page).
Mason, R., Rennie, F. (2008). E-Learning and Social Networking Handbook: Resources for Higher Education. (Routledge)

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Subject specific skills

Critical analysis and evaluation of learning technologies in healthcare education contexts
Application of educational theories to technology-enhanced learning design
Development of digital learning resources tailored to healthcare education needs
Design and implementation of structured evaluation frameworks for learning technologies
Critical appraisal of educational technology literature and research

Transferable skills

Digital literacy and technological competence across multiple platforms
Project planning, management and implementation
Critical thinking and problem-solving in educational design
Effective written and digital communication
Evaluation methodology