Exploring three approaches to offer distance learning courses through a social network of health researchers in three African countries

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dc.contributor.authorIngelbeen, B.
dc.contributor.authorAryeetey, R.
dc.contributor.authorKhanna, J.
dc.contributor.authorNiang, M.
dc.contributor.authorDjientcheu, V.
dc.contributor.authorKiyan, C.
dc.contributor.authorMaojo, V.
dc.contributor.authorLynen, L.
dc.contributor.authorZolfo, M.
dc.contributor.authorRamirez-Robles, M.
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-27T13:14:46Z
dc.date.available2018-11-27T13:14:46Z
dc.date.issued2014-05
dc.description.abstractThe Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp hereby presents the results of two pilot distance learning training programmes, developed under the umbrella of the AFRICA BUILD project (FP7). The two courses focused on evidence-based medicine (EBM): with the aim of enhancing research and education, via novel approaches and to identify research needs emanating from the field. These pilot experiences, which were run both in English-speaking (Ghana), and French-speaking (Mali and Cameroon) partner institutions, produced targeted courses for the strengthening of research methodology and policy. The courses and related study materials are in the public domain and available through the AFRICA BUILD Portal (http://www.africabuild.eu/taxonomy/term/37); the training modules were delivered live via Dudal webcasts. This paper assesses the success and difficulties of transferring EBM skills with these two specific training programmes, offered through three different approaches: fully online facultative courses, fully online tutor supported courses or through a blended approach with both online and face-to-face sessions. Key factors affecting the selection of participants, the accessibility of the courses, how the learning resources are offered, and how interactive online communities are formed, are evaluated and discussed. © 2014 IIMC.en_US
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2014.6880657
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/25893
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisher2014 IST-Africa Conference and Exhibition, IST-Africa 2014en_US
dc.subjectdistance learning coursesen_US
dc.subjectevidence-based medicineen_US
dc.subjectHIV/AIDS researchen_US
dc.subjectlow-resource settingsen_US
dc.subjectreproductive health researchen_US
dc.titleExploring three approaches to offer distance learning courses through a social network of health researchers in three African countriesen_US
dc.typeOtheren_US

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