Engaging Staff With E-Learning SHORT presentation, Q&A (15 min) Sharing experiences(40 min) Three action points(5 min) 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

Engaging Staff With E-Learning What is E-Learning? E- learning (Electronic learning) is a method of providing, supporting or enhancing learning via the Internet, network or standalone computer. Internet, intranet, video and audio-conferencing, email, electronic discussion groups & CD/DVD One tool in the portfolio of training resources Wide range of approaches: simple, e.g. browsing and sophisticated, e.g. online tutoring 30mins and months, even years individual and collaborative learning local and distance 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

Why E-Learning? Clear Overall Purpose Flexible, on-demand solution to extensive training requirements. E-Learning has the potential to give learners control over what they learn, when they learn it and how they learn it. By offering staff this opportunity, an NHS organisation can reasonably expect to: retain more staff who are more motivated, better qualified and so deliver better patient care. 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

Engaging Staff With E-Learning Who are the ‘Staff’? EVERY member of the organisation from board level down. How can E-Learning can help them achieve their professional and personal objectives. Personalised (tailored to existing skills) and relevant Staff objectives will be different at each management level and professional group Integrate with departmental, organisational, regional and national objectives/strategies particularly Education, Training and Development Strategies and specifically Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) Focus on the outcome not the method 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

Engaging Staff With E-Learning Challenges Engaging Staff Intimidated by PCs What is E-Learning? Cynicism based on experience (managers) E-Learning Skills PC Confidence - file management, email, internet & word processing Time management, Self discipline Resources Technical Access to PCs Content quality 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

What does Engaging Staff Mean? Listening to staff - finding out where are they now, where they want to be Explaining what E-Learning is and exploring ways how E-Learning can help achieve their objectives Supporting staff to develop E-Learning skills and overcoming barriers to effective participation before and during activity Managing expectations Maintaining motivation Increasing awareness of what E-Learning resources are available 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

Engaging Staff With E-Learning HOW? Key Influencers A top down approach is most effective, but not the only way Education & Training Leads - Integral to strategy Training Managers/Trainers Librarians CPD Managers Union Learning Representatives Departmental Managers IT Department Progressive individuals - E-Learning champions 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

Engaging Staff With E-Learning HOW? Communication Act as E-Learning consultant Where are they now, Where do they want to be and how can E-Learning help them get there Advise on effective use, development and purchase of E-Learning resources, backed up by evidence Establish & support E-Learning Champions to engage staff and promote E-Learning locally Encourage sharing of best practice and resources across organisations Database Establish forums for discussion 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

HOW? Awareness & Publicity Map against KSF and other relevant qualification frameworks for easy selection. Roadshows, Workshops Focus on outcome, not method, ie. Don’t have to even mention E-Learning Posters, screensavers, emails, newsletters Go for small scale, short term successes Internet Café PCs just for E-Learning Resources on Intranet and/or Share Drives Encourage word of mouth and get testimonials and/or develop local case studies 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

HOW? Optimise resources Identify and prioritise common training requirements. Refer to organisational objectives and regional/national strategies, particularly Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) Identify resources to fulfil requirements What’s available from SHA, NHSIA, NHSU, Other Trusts(local & national). Free courses - search on the Internet. Joint and creative procurement solutions Offer your solutions to other organisations Have a content quality standard 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning

Engaging Staff With E-Learning HOW? Maintain Momentum E-Learning is not Fire and Forget Support implementation, publicity etc. Keep in touch with the learners Gain feedback and adapt Is the course meeting expectations? Are they being adequately supported? Particularly if exclusively online Are they up to date and managing time OK? Is the initial motivation being maintained? Look for ways to improve access, provide more resources, etc 03/12/2018 Engaging Staff With E-Learning