Fundamentals of assessment course (FAC)
We are pleased to announce the next Fundamentals of Assessment Course (FAC)Tuesday, 9th & Wednesday, 10th April 2013 This course is aimed to be an introduction to the fundamental principles and best practices in assessment in medical and other health professional areas.The course is suitable for people who want a comprehensive introduction to assessment, and will complement the SGUL Advanced Assessment Course (scheduled in October 2013). The FAC will run over 2 days of intensive lectures, workshops and group work, with faculty who are academics with experience in design and implementation of assessment...
Source: MEDEV Events - January 21, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
FDIA 2013: 5th symposium on future directions in information access
The objectives are:
• To provide an accessible forum for new researchers to discuss their research and projects.
• To help foster formative and tentative research ideas.
• To encourage discussion and successful progression.
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Source: MEDEV Events - January 12, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
MedBiquitous annual conference
Registration is now available for the MedBiquitous Annual Conference April 8-9, 2013 at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. The conference provides an opportunity for hands on exploration of learning technologies, active discussion with peers, and updates from leaders in the field. Sessions emphasize innovative uses of technology that have or may have a significant impact on health professions education, assessment, and improvement. Join colleagues from around the world in examining how learning technologies can promote continuous improvement and better outcomes across the continuum of health professio...
Source: MEDEV Events - January 9, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
University of Oxford: effective online tutoring
There are currently only 4 places remaining on this course.
About the Course:
This online course provides prospective online tutors with an opportunity to develop the skills and experience they need to teach effectively online.
Focused specifically on teaching, rather than on designing or developing online courses, this course will introduce you to the role of the online tutor through selected reading, group discussions, the use of synchronous online teaching tools, role-playing, case studies and other activities.
The target audience for the course is:
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Source: MEDEV Events - January 8, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
The North of England Education conference Sheffield 2013: mind, brain, community - inspiring learners, strengthening resilience
Last chance to buy your ticket for the North of England Education Conference in Sheffield- only 2 weeks to go now!
The Conference runs from Wed 16-Fri 18 Jan 2013. Day passes or 3 day tickets are available, which include evening events.
Look at our speakers page to see what and who is on during this landmark event in the 2013 education calendar.
We look forward to seeing you there! (Source: MEDEV Events)
Source: MEDEV Events - January 8, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events
