A commitment to quality and effective e-learning at Yorkshire based Interactive Solutions has  helped their client St George's, University of London scoop a second award for their flagship e-learning package - “A Taste of Medicine”.

The award was presented at the prestigious E-learning Age awards in London's West End, attended by representatives from the UK's leading e-learning agencies, their clients and industry experts.

Beginning life as a CD-ROM, the materials have now been redeveloped for use on the web, modified and upgraded to reflect St George's evolving requirements. New content has also been developed to create a family of products which it is hoped will help students get the most from their work experience; prepare for medical interviews; and introduce them to teaching & learning techniques in Higher Education.

The judges commented that the site “provides transparent and appropriate information, advice and guidance, in a format that is appealing and accessible to its target audience. The judges liked the demonstration of shifts in learner attitudes and data linked to the original goals. Anecdotal evidence from stakeholders was particularly powerful”

Based at The Media Centre, Huddersfield, Interactive Solutions have been working with St George's for over six years to develop e-learning content in support of their Widening Participation programme. Targeted at 13 to 14 year olds (pre-GCSE), the content aims to dispel misconceptions about requirements for entry into the healthcare professions and raise awareness of the scope and scale of career opportunities.

“It’s fantastic that the site has been given the recognition it deserves.  Lots of work has gone into it, both from St George’s and Interactive Solutions, and our success is testament to the quality of relationship we have with the design team.  I’ve been working with Interactive Solutions for over ten years, initially on behalf of the University of Bristol, and latterly with St George’s, and I’m delighted that I’ve been able to maintain the strong working relationship” says Kenton Lewis, Head of Widening Participation and Student Recruitment at St George's, University of London.

A Taste of Medicine is free to access and can be found at http://www.tasteofmedicine.com

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 

Editors notes

Interactive Solutions is an established e-learning and web development agency with a portfolio of clients that includes several UK Universities, education authorities, career services and regional development agencies. 

For more information contact Managing Director, Dr Dayn Wilkins. T: 01484 487900, E: enquiries@interactivesolutions.co.uk, http://www.interactivesolutions.co.uk

St George's , University of London is a health sciences university which promotes the prevention, treatment and understanding of disease through excellence in teaching, clinical practice and research.

For more information contact Kenton Lewis, Head of Widening Participation and Student Recruitment. T: 020 8725 5879 , E: klewis@sgul.ac.uk, http://www.sgul.ac.uk/wp