Computer Laboratories and E-Learning Facilities
Computer laboratories provide a variety of opportunities to help students acquire the basic IT skills that are tailored to their own educational and future professional needs. Computer laboratories are located in both the male and female sections of the College with more than 100 computers available within the College’s premises and are separate from the computer terminals available at the Central Library. These computer laboratories can be used for practical teaching related to Health Informatics, as well as other IT-related teaching, such as running applications required for the Hospital’s Patient Electronic Information System. The computers are also used to deliver web-based exams and practical sessions related to statistical research applications, such as SPSS. Students can use these terminals to access their Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), such as Blackboard and enhance their learning experience.
Mission
To provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to competently use modern electronic and online programs tailored to their current educational needs and future professional employment.
Goals
- Provide students with basic computer skills, along with extensive online resources in order to enable them to utilize all of the computer software programs that are required during their course of study.
- Support students in the College of Nursing in utilizing the latest online learning methods.
- Provide students with the knowledge, skills and access to the latest Virtual Learning Environment software programs that are being used in the College of Nursing, such as Blackboard.
- Support faculty and staff development through continuous training sessions on contemporary teaching methods that involve extensive use of online materials and computer skills.
