e-learning Diploma MSc Food Safety Management Current

e-learning Diploma / MSc Food Safety Management Current situation Part time Evenings Food industry personnel Invited speakers

Future development Prospective students expressions of interest from EU & international Distance learning / e-learning -best way forward ? Local Model within University MSc Pharmacy Collaborative e-learning underway Queen’s Online for undergraduate students

MSc Pharmacy Part time students working in local or hospital pharmacies Distance learning not e-learning Learning material currently provided as manuals Approved supervisors & centres Examination coordination & supervision

Points to consider Method of delivery Intellectual copyright ability to access web Contact with students Assessment Coursework Examination Local tutors?

Method of delivery Knows range of teaching methods Educational support Academic / Trainer Knows what they want to deliver Software developer Knows how to implement & develop software

Assessment Multiple choice suitable for factual content not suitable at this level Essays Discussion topics Students own work? Exams Time zones Supervision - except for revision

Contact with students email Bulletin board Contact time limitations ?

Iinitial exploratory discussions 2000 2001 Business plan Appointed coordinator 2002

Progress so far Appointed coordinator Responsible for collating material training seminars for staff advising on suitable software approaches

Summary E-learning - way froward Need advice on best practice Cost effectiveness Examination problems

Potential for greater interaction and collaboration in delivery of courses between academic institutions, training providers and industry How can we exploit this? EU forum to discuss aspects and best practice models for e-learning