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Project: Development of Digital Education for MBRU-Queen's University Belfast Partnership MSc Programs

  • Birch, M. (Contributor)
  • Kevin Gormley (Organiser)
  • Boyle, B. (Contributor)
  • Clarke, S. (Contributor)
  • Isaac Jolly (Contributor)
  • Mohamad Alameddine (Contributor)
  • Tierney, P. (Contributor)
  • Patricia McNeilly (Contributor)
  • Kareem Gad (Contributor)
  • Lesley Roy (Contributor)
  • Eilis McConville (Contributor)

Activity: Other activity types › Other

Description

Key Issues:
• Need for advanced nursing education programs in the UAE
• Requirement for flexible learning options to accommodate working professionals
• Transition between different Learning Management Systems (Canvas to D2L)

Description:
Led the Northern Ireland portion of digital education development relating to collaborative MSc programs in Cardiovascular Nursing and Pediatric Nursing between Queen's University Belfast and Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). This initiative supported the launch of MBRU's College of Nursing and Midwifery, contributing to the advancement of nursing education in the UAE.

Key Achievements:
• Advised the design and implementation of digital learning content for two MSc programs
• Facilitated the transition of course materials from Canvas LMS to D2L Desire To Learn platform
• Collaborated with academic staff to develop innovative assessment strategies aligned with program objectives
• Participated in initial program scoping and module development discussions, ensuring alignment with educational technology best practices

Impact:
• Enabled the successful launch of MSc programs
• Supported the education of UAE's nursing workforce
• Facilitated international knowledge transfer through the partnership between Queen's University Belfast and MBRU

Additional Contributions:
• Provided guidance on best practices for online and blended learning in nursing education
Period01 Jul 2019 → 01 Jan 2021
Degree of RecognitionInternational

Keywords

  • international Education
  • E-learning Implementation
  • E-Learning
  • project management
  • quality assurance
  • Learning Management Systems
  • assessment and feedback
  • Course Design
  • Assessment design
  • curriculum development
  • Design Thinking
  • Interaction Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Distance Learning
  • Relationship Building
  • Digital Learning
  • Blended Learning
  • Designing Learning
  • Instructure Canvas
  • Adult Education
  • Educational Theory
  • Educational Technology
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Academic Training
  • Digital Health
  • eHealth
  • Higher Education
  • TEL
  • Technology-enhanced learning

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