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E-Learning inE-Learning in
MedicineMedicine
G S PatnaikG S Patnaik
Prof and HeadProf and Head
Department of Orthopedics & TraumaDepartment of Orthopedics & Trauma
MMMC, Manipal University,MalaysiaMMMC, Manipal University,Malaysia

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E-LearningE-Learning
 DefinitionDefinition
 Why E-learningWhy E-learning
 ResourcesResources
 EvolutionEvolution
 ModulesModules
 New IdeasNew Ideas

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Education via the Internet, network, or stand alone
computer.
E-learning applications and processes include:
• Web-based learning,
• computer-based learning,
• virtual classrooms and digital collaboration.
Content is delivered via the Internet,
intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV,
and CD-ROM.
Definition

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A.Informative Stage
This stage covers the provision of information (administrative), module
handbooks, timetables, reading lists, exam questions and links to external
resources.
B. Integrative Stage
This stage covers more dynamic interaction and communication replacing
some face-to-face activity, group discussion, video lectures, e-tutoring, online
exercises, formative and summative assessment.
C. Transformatory Stage
This stage provides an online learning community, using resources and
technologies in innovative and collaborative ways, such as multimedia
simulations, online seminars with invited experts.
Stages Of E - learningStages Of E - learning

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Why E-learningWhy E-learning
 Explosion of KnowledgeExplosion of Knowledge
 IT revolutionIT revolution
 Complements other regular aspects of LearningComplements other regular aspects of Learning
 Interesting and a catalystInteresting and a catalyst
 Brings in New concepts & IdeasBrings in New concepts & Ideas
 EBM-Medicine is ever changingEBM-Medicine is ever changing
 Optimization of time/LearningOptimization of time/Learning
 Recommended by regulatory bodiesRecommended by regulatory bodies

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 Opportunities for higher education forOpportunities for higher education for
underpriviledged societies as a whole.underpriviledged societies as a whole.
 Pedagogical skills to the teachersPedagogical skills to the teachers
 Regional imbalanceRegional imbalance
 Ideally it supplements traditional learning and inIdeally it supplements traditional learning and in
certain fields possibly even substitute itcertain fields possibly even substitute it

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AdvantagesAdvantages
 Class work can be scheduled around personalClass work can be scheduled around personal
and professional workand professional work
 Reduces travel costs and time to and fromReduces travel costs and time to and from
schoolschool
 Option to select reading materials as per interestOption to select reading materials as per interest
 Can learn wherever they have access toCan learn wherever they have access to
computercomputer
 Self paced learning modulesSelf paced learning modules

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Advantages to learnersAdvantages to learners
 Different learning stylesDifferent learning styles
 Transfer of skills learnt to other areas of learnersTransfer of skills learnt to other areas of learners
lifelife
 Varied activities - students feel responsible forVaried activities - students feel responsible for
their learning abilitiestheir learning abilities
 Flexibility to join discussions, message boards eFlexibility to join discussions, message boards e
mail,visits peers and friends in chatrooms etc.mail,visits peers and friends in chatrooms etc.
 Proof of completion and certificationProof of completion and certification

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Diasadvantages of E learningDiasadvantages of E learning
 Cultural acceptance in organizations : studentCultural acceptance in organizations : student
demography and psychographydemography and psychography
 Upfront investmentsUpfront investments
 instructors may not always be avaialable oninstructors may not always be avaialable on
demanddemand
 Inappropriate content for e learningInappropriate content for e learning
 Slow or unreliable internet connections can beSlow or unreliable internet connections can be
frustratingfrustrating

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Disadvantages to learnersDisadvantages to learners
 Technology issues technophobiaTechnology issues technophobia
 Unmotivated learners or those with poor studyUnmotivated learners or those with poor study
habits may fall behindhabits may fall behind
 Some courses such as traditional hands onSome courses such as traditional hands on
courses can be difficult to simulatecourses can be difficult to simulate
 Magical classroom bond between teacher andMagical classroom bond between teacher and
student and amongst students themselvesstudent and amongst students themselves
 Reduced social and cultural interactionReduced social and cultural interaction

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E learning promises to provide a singleE learning promises to provide a single
experience that accomodates the three distinctexperience that accomodates the three distinct
learning styles oflearning styles of
 Auditory learnersAuditory learners
 Visual learnersVisual learners
 Kinesthetic learnersKinesthetic learners

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Benefits vs DrawbacksBenefits vs Drawbacks
 Vary according to programVary according to program
goals, target audience andgoals, target audience and
organizational infrastructureorganizational infrastructure
 It is unarguable that e-It is unarguable that e-
learning is rapidly growing aslearning is rapidly growing as
form of training delivery andform of training delivery and
most find clear benefits to emost find clear benefits to e
learning that will guarantee itlearning that will guarantee it
a role in their overall learninga role in their overall learning
strategy.strategy.

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ResourcesResources
 Website-58.26.249.194(MMMC Moodle)Website-58.26.249.194(MMMC Moodle)
 Internet speed -10 mbpsInternet speed -10 mbps
 Metro EthernetMetro Ethernet
 WIFI-Library, Class rooms, Admin BuildingWIFI-Library, Class rooms, Admin Building
 Hostel –LANHostel –LAN
 Computer labComputer lab
 CD-DVDsCD-DVDs

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CD-DVD RoomsCD-DVD Rooms
 In the libraryIn the library
 All Branches of Medicine(CD-All Branches of Medicine(CD-
DVD) -256DVD) -256
 MD consultMD consult
 Harvey- U medic Software-ForHarvey- U medic Software-For
heart auscultationheart auscultation
 MMMC MoodleMMMC Moodle
 Computer Lab -50 ComputersComputer Lab -50 Computers
 400students have internet400students have internet
connection (of 630)connection (of 630)
 Database = 2 (MD CONSULT &Database = 2 (MD CONSULT &
FIRST CONSULT)FIRST CONSULT)
 Online Journals = 11Online Journals = 11
“Eye cannot see, What mind
doesn’t think “

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Stages
1.Mmmcmmmc e-learning - Public folders
Mainly PowerPoint lecture notes
Limited Clinical examination videos
2.Blackboard server http//: elearning.manipal.edu 2006-
2008
Slow to Open
Limited connectivity
Accessible only in the campus
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Separate folders –Departmentwise
Faster connectivity
WIFI
Can be accessed in the campus and hostel
Even from distant places

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MOODLE
Open source Course Management System (CMS)
30,000 educational institutions use Moodle
MOODLE –Acronym
Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning
Environment
Martin Dougiamas

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E-learning at MMMCE-learning at MMMC
 Earlier e-learning conducted in Computer LabEarlier e-learning conducted in Computer Lab
 70 Computers70 Computers
 Now it is conducted at computer lab and then itNow it is conducted at computer lab and then it
is accessed by students from their personalis accessed by students from their personal
computers as most of our students havecomputers as most of our students have
personal Computers and laptopspersonal Computers and laptops

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WebsiteWebsite
 MMMC E-Learning website: 58.26.249.194MMMC E-Learning website: 58.26.249.194
 Campus has WIFICampus has WIFI
 High speed internetHigh speed internet
 Modules for all the departments availableModules for all the departments available
 The website is under constant up gradationThe website is under constant up gradation
 The number of hits increased from 800 to 9000The number of hits increased from 800 to 9000
over six monthsover six months

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Login IDLogin ID
Each student/Faculty is given separate login idEach student/Faculty is given separate login id
And passwordAnd password
Passwords :Students registration numberPasswords :Students registration number
:Faculty create their own password:Faculty create their own password

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Moodle – an effective toolMoodle – an effective tool
 Moodle is an open source virtual learning(VLE)Moodle is an open source virtual learning(VLE)
environment designed to support e learning.environment designed to support e learning.
 It is distinctive because of its basis in soundIt is distinctive because of its basis in sound
pedagogical principles,pedagogical principles,
 its emphasis on online learning communities andits emphasis on online learning communities and
its scalability.its scalability.
 Learner access , time (week or topic mode) ,Learner access , time (week or topic mode) ,
money (charge)money (charge)
 Quizzes, assignments,charts and forumsQuizzes, assignments,charts and forums

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ConclusionsConclusions
 E learning brings many promisesE learning brings many promises
 Pedagogical innovation and acquision of usefulPedagogical innovation and acquision of useful
skills need to be stresed in e learning coursesskills need to be stresed in e learning courses
 Problems related to access and recognition needProblems related to access and recognition need
to be solvedto be solved
 Democratic models for student participation andDemocratic models for student participation and
representation need to be developed andrepresentation need to be developed and
implemented in all e learningimplemented in all e learning

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