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We are using the platform "Blackboard" for our postgraduate midwifery programme at Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand. We are now finishing our second year and offer a 2 paper postgraduate certificate in midwifery and a further 2 papers for a postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery. This learning vehicle has enabled really isolated rural midwives to become involved in postgraduate study. It is a complex process learning how to adapt programmes for on line teaching. The requirement of regular small pieces of assessment and compulsory on-line discussion exercises staggered through the course seems to keep students steadily working. Otherwise, they seem to think that they can whip through the course on a rainy day! At postgraduate level students should be expected to be able to carry out a complex and detailed discussion on a contentious issue with others and defend or elaborate on their position. Good luck with your programme. Dr Chris Hendry Senior lecturer School of Midwifery Otago Polytechnic Dunedin New Zealand ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elaine Lee" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 8:07 AM Subject: Re: e- learning > Hi Ann > > At Dundee University we are half way through ouor first entirely online > module, facilitating normality within midwifery. This is a Pre-reg > degree module but we will be integrating elearning in our new pre-reg > curriculum starting in 2005. It works well, although the students are > finding it a challenging way to learn. > > Regards > > Elaine Lee > > Elaine Lee > Midwifery Pre-Registration Programme Manager > Dundee University > School of Nursing and Midwifery > Fife Campus > Forth Avenue > Kirkcaldy > KY2 5YS > > 01592 268888 > [log in to unmask] > > >>> [log in to unmask] 02/11/2004 17:09:54 >>> > Here at Surrey University, we are beginning to explore the introduction > of e-learning into the midwifery curriculum and would welcome your > experiences of on-line learning. > > Regards Ann Robinson