*What*: Global Health and E-Learning in Low Resource Settings *When:* Tuesday, Nov 18 at 12pm
*Where:* The Allen Center, CSE 203 Please join us Change this week. Elizabeth Scott and Alex McGee from the Department of Global health's E-learning Program will be talking about their work and experiences in deploying educational content for health workers. *Abstract:* The University of Washington, Department of Global Health's E-learning Program (EDGH) plans, develops, and supports a variety of e-learning and web-based products in support of global health programs. They specialize in designing blended learning, including real-time and self-paced courses for health workers, delivered in international, resource-limited settings. Elizabeth Scott, Senior E-learning Developer and Alex McGee, Managing Director, will discuss the framework EDGH uses to create programs across the globe, as well as some best practices and key lessons learned from deploying learning programs and products in low resource settings. They will be bringing tablets to demonstrate some of their projects, and sharing key examples of learning programs including: self-paced modules, SMS programs, LMS based courses, and apps. *About the speaker:* Elizabeth Scott, E.d.M. is a learning professional with 10 years of experience in e-learning and blended learning design. She has worked in a variety of professional fields (developing e-learning products) including: non-profit, consulting, retail, academia, and global health. She has worked with business and global health leaders, key stakeholders, and project teams to plan, design, develop, and implement interactive, training solutions for a variety of e-learning and blended learning products in support of organizational needs. Elizabeth has extensive knowledge in adult learning theory and pedagogy and uses instructional design skills, graphic design skills, technical skills, writing, and presentation skills to produce on-target solutions that support the project’s needs. Her specialty is in designing e-learning and blended learning solutions, including real-time and self-paced courses, delivered in international and resource-limited settings.
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