There are a number of things you should consider if your training will be delivered online, remotely or virtually. See below for advice on:
Please note this site is in development and resources are currently being reviewed [Last updated: 19 May 2022]
The below Sways provide guidance on designing and delivering different kinds of learning
These resources were created by NHS Education for Scotland. It assumes a certain level of familiarity with educational concepts. Recommendations are based on a NES 'default' approach. Please note policies and procedures of other organisations may differ. You should always double check the preferred approach with the relevant team(s) in your organisation (e.g. this may include IT, Information Governance, eHealth and/or Learning and Development departments).
Think about your learners and the outcomes you want them to achieve. The below resouces will help you think about and plan for:
Guidance: transferring face to face training online
Remote Facilitation: a rough guide
Train the trainer toolkit [in development]
Choose your tool and set up your training based on the needs you have identified.
Assign roles and responsibilities then schedule rehearsals and practice with speakers, organisers and facilitators.
Prepare attendees as much as possible and provide clear and detailed instructions. Make sure to consider issues of accessibility and inclusion so everyone can participate. The below links provide technical guidance for MS Teams and a questionnaire template which enables you to ensure appropriate supports and resources are in place to assist your learners.
Pre-training email template for attendees
Please complete this short survey to let us know if you are ready to participate in the _______________ (training/education/course/programme) and if there are any accessibility issues that we should be aware of. The information will help us to identify any support requirements
Disclaimer: technical/digital requirements
To enable smooth running of the upcoming session(s), please find attached for your attention: [any preparatory materials e.g. joining instructions]
Please test in advance that your internal firewalls allow access to * MS Teams, GoTo, Questback [add to or delete as needed] and that your WiFi/Broadband can support audio and video. Your IT/technical department should be able to support this further.
We recommend that you join using a * computer (PC) or laptop. Note that you may not have full functionality on a tablet or smartphone [add to or delete as needed]. If you are accessing for the first time on your device, we have prepared some helpful hints and tips for you to ensure you can run smoothly and efficiently.
Helpful hints and tips
If you are not sure about any of the above or your ability to participate, please contact us [contact details]. We will do our best to support you.
Suggested pre-training checklist for educators providing technology enhanced learning when training and education must be delivered online or remotely. Designed to be used before a training session to prepare. Created in collaboration with the NES...
This is an element of face to face training which you may want to replicate online.
NHSS M365 Skills Hub: Using Teams to deliver training remotely
Suggested checklist for educators providing technology enhanced learning when training and education must be delivered online or remotely. Designed to be used with your team, including facilitators, admin and business support during a training...
Suggested post-training checklist for educators providing technology enhanced learning when training and education must be delivered online or remotely. Designed to be used after a training session for follow up actions and improvements for...
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A summary of the findings of a literature search on digital capability in the health sector. The question asked for this review was: How is ‘digital capability’ defined in the health sector literature; and what evidence is there on the need for,...
A summary of the findings of a literature search on mobile learning in the health sector. The question asked for this review was: Is learning via mobile devices (phones/tablets) as effective as other forms of learning for healthcare...
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