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050 0 4 _a333.0023 $2 18
100 1 _aFriedman, Andrew
245 0 0 _aOnline support for CPD
_blessons from current practice
260 _aBristol
_bPARN
_c2008
300 _axi, 146p.
_c21cm.
505 2 _aIntroduction: professional bodies and online support for CPD; methodology; aims of the research; topics for further chapters -- The range and nature of CPD policies among professional bodies: types of CPD policy; monitoring; obligatory policies; voluntary policies; mandatory policies; measurement -- How professional bodies are using online CPD facilities to support their policies: the CPD wheel and arch; current use of online facilities to support CPD; recording; reflection; planning; delivery -- Strategic objectives and reasons for deciding to offer online support for CPD: why go online?; a service to members; integration of multiple stages of the CPD process; streamlining of administrative processes; the way the world is -- Issues of connectivity: interaction with other IT systems; levels of connectivity; the impact of online CPD on other systems -- The development process and relationships with suppliers: commitment; triggers; in-house development vs external supplier; development routes; arrangements with suppliers; choosing a supplier; questions to ask suppliers; workload during the development process; meeting expectations; satisfaction with system
505 2 _aResources required: financial costs; human resources; development vs maintenance; in-house skills -- Pitfalls and problems: barriers to success; difficulties encountered; speaking different languages; members' lack of computer skills; needing to make changes or additions to the system; the shifting and reiterative nature of the specification; technical glitches -- Members' response and engagement: member use of online CPD; online systems vs paper-based systems; members' response; support for members' use of online facilities -- Future developments: future plans for online CPD; online delivery of courses; use of system to gain market knowledge; linking identified learning needs to database of provision -- Advice for those embarking on online CPD: advice from those who have been through the process; the role of the go-between; lessons learnt -- Conclusions: general conclusions about online CPD support technology; resource requirements, barriers, pitfalls and problems; sourcing online CPD technology support; advice from the experienced
520 _aBook looks at online CPD and suggests that it can go beyond the model of simple courses offered electronically, with those taking part being offered advice and assistance through all stages of the learning process. Investigates why professional bodies are using online CPD, how their services have been developed and problems and solutions encountered in the inception of online CPD services.
521 _aAdvanced
590 _aKA
651 4 _aInternational
690 _aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
700 1 _aWilliams, Christina
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