Jill Macdonald Carol Gray School of Veterinary Science

Leahurst Campus, Wirral, UK

In this presentation?In this presentation?

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?