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!!