title: Using multi media to enhance a flexible learning program: lessons learned.
abstract: Central Queensland University is a well-established distance education provider with an internationally recognized reputation in flexible learning. It has a well-developed infrastructure for the preparation of quality print and multimedia learning materials. A symposium and working conference linking twelve sites, including Auckland NZ via video conferencing, and supported by print based materials and web based conferencing was held during November 1998 with the assistance of Telstra's Conferlink. This paper provides the background, organisation, and evaluation results. Our conclusions are that appropriate use of a combination of print based materials, videoconferencing and a web based classroom works well for the provision of continuing education to health professionals. In addition this symposium was able to reach clinicians and demonstrate the value of informatics to support evidence based practice.
authors.affiliation: School of Mathematical and Decision Sciences, Faculty of Informatics and Communication, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Hovenga
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D019212:Multimedia; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011793:Queensland; D013685:Telecommunications; D014495:Universities