Table 1 Data collection methods
Data collection instrument | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Phase 1 (on-line surveys & review of collaborative forums) | ||
Institutional baseline survey | 4 (RCSI, DCU, COM and CWW) | To determine infrastructural capabilities of the institutions in terms of development and delivery of learning content. |
Faculty baseline survey | 8 | To determine technological capabilities and experience of faculty. |
Student baseline survey | 5 | To determine infrastructural support and technological capabilities of the students. |
Online survey (end of each semester) | 3 occasions | To monitor the content and technology used in the delivery of the six taught modules. |
Interaction in collaborative forums | Forums included: • Moodle discussion forums • Padlet walls • Wikis • Twitter | To review level of participation in online activities across all six taught modules. |
Phase 2 (independent evaluation) | ||
Semi-structured interviews | 8 Teacher/trainers (2 DCU; 6 RCSI) | To understand faculty experience, challenges and benefits and motivation with respect to the MSc. |
Semi-structured interviews | 3 students | To understand students' motivation and experience, challenges and benefits with respect to the MSc. |