MEDEV

School of Medical Sciences Education Development

Introduction

To celebrate and disseminate the conclusion of the EU Educational Social Fund Project "Distance Learning for Healthcare in Small to Medium Size Enterprises" a Summer Fayre Innovations in Education was held in a large marquee at King's College London on 16th July 2003.

Three LTSNs were integrally involved in providing expertise for the project, LTSN-01, Health Sciences and Practice and the Generic Centre.

During the two years of the EUESF Project webcasting of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to 50 dental practices and 50 pharmacies was evaluated< http://www.kcl.ac.uk/eucpd >

The Fayre also exhibited the latest innovations in learning, teaching and educational technology within the HE sector. Nairn Wilson, Dean and Head of the GKT Dental Institute invited over 30 exhibitors to demonstrate their expertise and Hew Mathewson, President of the General Dental Council formally opened the occasion.

Professor Diana Laurillard, Head of the E-learning Strategy Group of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) gave a keynote presentation entitled "Towards a Unified E-Learning Strategy" and Dr Larry Goodyer, currently Head of School, Leicester School of Pharmacy, presented the work of the EU ESF project to a packed audience.

Other features included multinational videoconferencing over three continental time zones, thanks to the sponsorship of Review Video Ltd.

A closing keynote speech from The Executive Producer of BBC E-learning External, David Dawson-Pick amused the audience with clips from well known BBC productions, highlighting important pedagogical aspects behind the BBC's e-learning programmes.

A real and virtual balloon race was launched for charity, sponsored by KaVo Ltd and the BBC.

Over 600 people attended this innovative showcase which presented the work of the EUESF Project and gave insight into new approaches for professionals undertaking CPD.