Exploring three approaches to offer distance learning courses through a social network of health researchers in three African countries
dc.contributor.author | Ingelbeen, B. | |
dc.contributor.author | Aryeetey, R. | |
dc.contributor.author | Khanna, J. | |
dc.contributor.author | Niang, M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Djientcheu, V. | |
dc.contributor.author | Kiyan, C. | |
dc.contributor.author | Maojo, V. | |
dc.contributor.author | Lynen, L. | |
dc.contributor.author | Zolfo, M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Ramirez-Robles, M. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-11-27T13:14:46Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-11-27T13:14:46Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2014-05 | |
dc.description.abstract | The 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.other | DOI: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2014.6880657 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/25893 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | 2014 IST-Africa Conference and Exhibition, IST-Africa 2014 | en_US |
dc.subject | distance learning courses | en_US |
dc.subject | evidence-based medicine | en_US |
dc.subject | HIV/AIDS research | en_US |
dc.subject | low-resource settings | en_US |
dc.subject | reproductive health research | en_US |
dc.title | Exploring three approaches to offer distance learning courses through a social network of health researchers in three African countries | en_US |
dc.type | Other | en_US |
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