Newcastle MLE Network Learning 2004 Design and integration

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Design and integration issues in developing a managed learning environment which is responsive to changing curriculum and policy requirements. Simon Cotterill, Gordon Skelly, Tony Mc. Donald School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Overview • Introduction / Background • Features of the MLE • Design and Integration • Changing Curriculum and Policy Requirements • Supporting Independent Learning • Future plans © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Introduction / Background • • • 8 years service delivery TLTP 3 -86 collaborative project -> NLE Regional medical school -> MLE – – – 1, 400 students 1, 600 contributing staff Multiple points of entry: • Standard 5 year programme • Accelerated (4 year) programme • Joint programme with Durham © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Features of the MLE • CMS -> Portal Management System • Outcome based e-Guides • Learning resources • Library and MIS data • Self-assessment • Patient based scenarios • Reflective portfolio • Assessment marks and feedback • Discussion forums • Course announcements • Course evaluation • Timetable information • Curriculum map © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Design and Integration Design Philosophy • Data is only entered once ! • Ease of use by non-technical admin staff • Devolved content management • Tailored content • Using robust Open Source solutions © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Design and Integration #2 Content Management Life-cycle • Formatted word documents • Dissected by a ‘grinder’ – – – XML Structure Content ‘Value-added’ features in the online curriculum • Training and Support • Quality Assurance © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Learning resources Study guides etc. Students Curriculum Management Communications Download resources Communicate Teachers Create resources Requests Services Admin Each type of user sees a different ‘portal’ view of the MLE data Learning Environment Staff and Student data ‘External’ users e. g. teachers/tutors in NHS Curriculum data automated daily update Institutional MIS data Upload results Gather mgmt. data Other data sources: -student option selection -portfolio data -assessment data automated daily update Library data © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Usage / Evaluation • Monitoring usage - informative – Eg. 5, 100 logins / month – Typical student downloads 2 learning resources / session – 94% of students have used self-assessment • • Responsive to student feedback Focus Groups Staff-Student Committees Included in regular MBBS QA processes © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Responding to Changing Curriculum and Policy Requirements Changing curriculum: – – The only constant is change ! Functional -> Modula -> Outcomes-based curriculum NEW entry routes to the Medical programme Devolved Regional Medical School Changing Professional Requirements – Good Medical Practice, GMC – Tomorrow's doctors. Recommendations on undergraduate medical education. GMC, 2003 © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Responding to Changing Curriculum and Policy Requirements #2 HE Policy Requirements • Personal Development Planning – Dearing Report, 1997 – Guidelines for HE Progress Files. QAA, 2001. • Widening Participation • Accessibility – Special Educational Needs and Disability Act, 2001. © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Supporting Independent Learning • • • Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Online formative self-assessment Access to assessment results and feedback Supplementary learning resources Explicit learning outcomes Electronic portfolios… © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Managed Environments for Portfolio-based Reflective Learning - Integrated Support for Evidencing Outcomes. A collaborative FDTL-4 project: • To support a reflective approach to evidencing the attainment of programme outcomes. – Including outcomes that are not amenable to traditional instruments of assessment. • To promote the development of the reflective capabilities of medical students, giving greater responsibility for managing their own learning and preparing for aspects of work-based and lifelong learning. • To integrate the e. Portfolio into the online curricula / MLE © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Managed Environments for Portfolio-based Reflective Learning - Integrated Support for Evidencing Outcomes. FDTL-4 Newcastle development work: Generic e. Portfolio MBBS e. Portfolio Stand-alone Integrated into the VLE Portfolio framework Piloting in 2003/4: • Years 1 -2 diary / log-book Customisation: • Component selection • Year 3 rotation in Child Health • Outcomes / skills sets • Year 4 placements (SSCs) • Terminology © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Current Research and Evaluation Studies 1. Evaluation of an electronic portfolio to facilitate reflective learning in stage 4 medical students during their student selected components. Cotterill SJ, Mc. Donald AM, Bradley P, Robinson R, Hammond GR -Questionnaires (before and after using the e. Portfolio) • change in awareness of intended learning outcomes ? • factors influencing use of the e. Portfolio: - Continuing Learning Inventory (Oddi, 1986) - prior reflective practice - attitudes to computers in education - demographic data • attitudes and perceptions of using the electronic portfolio • perception of impact of using the electronic portfolio • evaluation of technical features and ‘usability’ -Focus groups - Supervisors’ Questionnaire (random sample) © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Current Research and Evaluation Studies (cont. ) 2. Evaluation of a Phase I Portfolio/Log Book (paper and electronic versions). Cotterill SJ, Sarma S, Mc. Donald AM, Bradley P -Focus groups -Questionnaire 3. Feasibility Study of an Electronic Portfolio to Support Faculty Contract Research Staff (CPD) Cotterill SJ, Heseltine L, Drummond P, Mc. Donald AM -Piloting -Structured telephone interviews © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Summary The MLE for Medicine at Newcastle: • Integration of MLE components • Highly adaptive to changing requirements • Developed in an ‘Action Research’ like approach • Changing emphasis – Content delivery – Instructional Interactive Constructionist © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 MLE: Future Plans Technical • RLOs • IVIMEDS – international virtual medical school • Interoperability • Supporting mobile devices (WAP, PDAs etc) Delivery and Evaluation • Integrated service delivery • Introducing more systematic evaluation © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 Further Information School of Medical Education Development http: //medical. faculty. ncl. ac. uk/medev e. Portfolios http: //www. eportfolios. ac. uk Gordon Skelly: Gordon. Skelly@ncl. ac. uk Simon Cotterill: S. J. Cotterill@ncl. ac. uk © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle MLE Network Learning, 2004 © 2004, School of Medical Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne