Internal e-mail: an avenue of educational opportunity.
Internal e-mail systems offer an ideal opportunity to provide cost-effective, user-friendly educational experiences for employees. This article describes the use of computer technology to reach employees working different hours and in a variety of professional and nonprofessional roles. Monthly newsletters that provided contemporary, compressed, educational activities were created by the education department staff at a Veterans Affairs medical center. The educational sessions provided individualized, self-paced learning, supportive of the adult learner. Employees selected the educational activities that suited their needs. Although participation was optional, employees consistently took part in the activities.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Leeds, Massachusetts 01053, USA.
Janice
J
Pastuszak
Mary O'Brien
MO
Rodowicz
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