E-learning is a series of self-paced, self-directed, self-motivated
knowledge and skill development activities. Engaging interactive
content can be delivered electronically to the learner at any PC.
E-learning covers both CD-ROM and web-based solutions, but however
the learning is delivered, the underlying principle remains the same – it
is responsibility of the trainee to control the training.
E-learning is not a stand alone solution. Effective e-learning integrates
self-study elements into other learning approaches such as lectures,
seminars, reading, practical experience and tutorial support.
E-learning can be used as a pre-cursor to a lecture or seminar and
as a follow-up to other training methods. It enables the trainee
to develop knowledge in their own time.
E-learning is only one component of the R-ITI solution. It provides
an accessible knowledge base that the trainee can use to build and
check their knowledge and understanding.
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An e-learning session is a stand-alone component of the R-ITI solution.
It is based on a breakdown of the Royal College of Radiologists’ Structured
Training Document (external link).
Each session can consist of:
- Straight-forward information e.g. ‘did you know’; ‘this
is what you do’; ‘this is why you do it’
- Demonstrations of concepts e.g. ‘here is how you do x’; ‘view
this example’ ·
- Self-Tests e.g. ‘match these labels to the right anatomical
parts’; ‘answer these multiple-choice questions’; ‘answer
this true or false’
- links to additional resources e.g. web-sites; reading; other
sessions; VCA cases
Each session is delivered within an environment that allows self-check
tests, note taking, forums and chat, collaborative interactions and
email to tutors and support.
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Supplementary reading is key to success in all medical training
programmes and e-learning is not designed to replace this important
part of the training process. While the e-learning materials help
trainees to learn and organise information, frequent references to
important external reading materials are made.
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E-learning is a good way to ensure that trainees have easy access
to consistent information on facts, foundation concepts and specialist
knowledge areas.
This gives trainers more time to explore complex material in detail
and to help answer questions that have arisen from e-learning sessions.
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