Learning Technologies
The MSD Learning Technologies team helps staff to use technology to enhance teaching, learning and assessment. From delivering an online exam or help with getting lecture materials online, to creating interactive simulations, online experiments or even developing AI-enabled activities.
KEY SERVICES
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Charlotte Rowland
Online Assessment
- Computer-marked question authoring and analysis
- Formative & remote delivery
- OSCEs for medicine using Speedwell
Support & Training
- One-to-one and small group training
- Management and first-line support for third-party tools
- ‘Full-stack’ support for MSD tools
Learning Resources
- Interactive activities (e.g H5P)
- Virtual microscopy (CSlide)
- 3D objects and medical images
Workflow Automation
- Simplify education admin processes for students & staff
- Both central and local tools e.g SharePoint, Accredible & Chooser
Custom Software
- Specify and procure from third parties
- Develop in-house, where necessary
- Tools include Comms Skills Chatbot and MedSwipe
Consultancy
- Improve courses' digital footprints
- UX, esp. inclusivity
- Growing focus on distance (online) education
Why work with us?
- Thorough understanding of MSD courses – award-bearing and short, in-person and distance-learning.
- Responsive 'can-do' attitude with personalised, hands-on support.
- Technical expertise enables us to advocate for MSD, and to develop custom solutions when needed.
- Recent SUMS consulting exercise on Digital Learning Resource Benchmarking recommended to “Create small Digital Education Clusters for each division, modelled on the existing MSDLT team.”