e-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT FACULTY OF VET. MEDICINE - UoN
Dr. M.L. KisipanDepartment of Vet. Anatomy and Physiology
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Current state of teaching & knowledge sharing/search
Lectures, tutorials Practicals/demos Assignments Library Digital media internet
• Veterinary teaching conservative• Require hands on practical exposure
Any place for e-learning?• Is students contact time limitless?• Can one exhaust a topic within allocated
time?
• How much is the coverage of exotic/non-domestic ssp?
• Are lecture notes the best source of up to date reference in the future?
Traditional teaching require other modes to back it up
e-learning compliments/reinforces
Opportunities based on available/potential e-learning resources
• Digitization/podcasting/potcasting of available teaching materials
• Histology/histopathology slides• Important procedures/cases• Preserved specimen
These can be made available;– in digital media (e.g CDs)– online for access wherever there’s internet
opportunities
staff Web portal– Can post lecture & other teaching materials,
quizzes,
Use of UoN Website
Library portal– Can access a few e-books, journal articles &
databases
Social networks - fcbkcreate a discussion group
• Can make announcements, • Post links to more info.• Post discussion topics • Interact
Sure of info reaching students
e-Learning portal (UoN Website)• Registration & creation of courses – see ICT• Login & add
• Lecture materials (Documents)• Announcements• Activities/quizes• Chat/online interaction• Links to other sources/wiki
Wikivet• Access to wide range of vet info • A team dedicated to availing vet info• Ease of access - internet and registration
M-LEARNING
• Simple search
Social netwks• Announcements• Hyperlinks ..... etc
Allows for info access almost anywhere
Way 4WD• Partnerships – combine strengths
• Development & sharing of e-learning materials• Capacity building
• Awareness/sensitization• To staff• Students• Other vets
AhSANTE SANA!!