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Jill Macdonald Carol Gray School of Veterinary Science
Leahurst Campus, Wirral, UK
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Background/rationaleElective contentOnline aspectsOffline aspectsAssessmentEvaluationFeedback from students
‘Blended learning is learning that is facilitated by the effective combination of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning, and is based on transparent communication amongst all parties involved with a course.’
Heinze, A.; C. Procter (2004). "Reflections on the Use of Blended Learning". Education in a Changing Environment. University of Salford, Salford, Education Development Unit. http://www.ece.salford.ac.uk/proceedings/papers/ah_04.rtf.
Background/rationaleBackground/rationale
• Final year students• ‘Professional and Communication Skills’• 4 weeks full-time study/assessment• 3 students• Efficiency• Modelled on CPD course development • Methods used to develop core skills
Elective contentElective content
• Personal development• Welfare and Ethics• Communication Skills• Legislation• Business and Personnel Management• Critical reflection
Online aspectsOnline aspects
Google sites – as VLE and online portfoliosCommunication with studentsResearch and discussionCreation of protocolsJournal club Learning diaryFeedback
The VLEThe VLE
Example of student siteExample of student site
Offline aspectsOffline aspects
Communication skills workshopEthics lecture/discussionEthics debateProspective student interviewsPeer teachingPresentation/feedbackOnline and offline tie in
AssessmentAssessment
‘Everything counts’Criterion referencedOpportunity to resubmitFinal grade sheet
EvaluationEvaluation
Pre and post elective questionnaireEncouraging resultsConscious incompetence?
Final learning diary entries
Any Questions?Any Questions?