Technology Enhanced Learning News
April 2025
A message from Dr Neil Ralph, Deputy Director of Technology Enhanced Learning
Welcome to TEL news April 2025
I hope you were able to rest and recharge over the long Easter weekend despite the ongoing uncertainty of the Integration programme.
While we await further news, I'd like to shine a spotlight on some of the excellent work currently going on across TEL. Last week the Simulation and Immersive Technology team attended the launch of the Royal College of Nursing Prison Nursing Unlocked exhibition and have concluded a very exciting project supporting the design of future Return to Practice nursing courses. Earlier in the month the platforms team helped the Blended Learning Programme launch PEEP on the Learning Hub, as well as the paediatric nursing renal competence framework on the DLS platform
You can find details of both these programmes below. I know there is much more to come in the next few months and I look forward to continuing to work with you all to keep delivering on our commitments.
Workstream Updates
Simulation and Immersive Technologies
TEL Supports prison exhibition at Royal College of Nursing
The Nursing in Adult Prison Healthcare Settings programme will be on display at the RCN ‘Prison Nursing Unlocked’ exhibition*, running until mid-October 2025 in central London.
Members of the Simulation and Immersive Technologies team attended the launch event on Thursday 24 April to demonstrate the programme through virtual reality headsets.
The immersive learning programme was developed to give nursing staff and students insight into delivering care to the prison population. Learners hear from healthcare professionals working in prison settings and can complete a number of interactive scenarios.
Find out more about the Nursing in Adult Prison Healthcare Settings programme.
*The free exhibition is open to all members of the public and will run from Thursday 24 April to mid-October 2025 at the RCN HQ in London.
Extended reality (XR) Mental Health training evaluation paper published
The Simulation and Immersive Technologies team in partnership with the Centre for Immersive Technologies at the University of Leeds have had their paper Extended Reality–Enhanced Mental Health Consultation Training: Quantitative Evaluation Study published in the JMIR Medical Education journal.
The evaluation study explores the training experience in terms of learning outcomes and perceptions on XR in mental health consultation training.
Learners can interact directly with virtual patient Stacey using extended or virtual reality, the responses are controlled by an instructor which allows learners to have realistic, natural conversations.
New Return to Practice Nursing blended learning curriculum
The Simulation and Immersive Technologies team has been working with the Return to Practice (RTP) Nursing team and colleagues in Blended Learning to design and deliver a new RTP Nursing programme.
Earlier this month, NHSE colleagues came together with stakeholders from the University of Plymouth, Sheffield Hallam University and Coventry University to discuss and agree the new blended learning curriculum and to reach a consensus on which learning experiences and technologies would offer the best options for the new course.
The new software packages will be procured through the Immersive, Simulation and Related Technologies Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which was launched in 2024.
This new RTP Nursing course will be delivered from September 2025 across the 3 universities.
Supporting TEL
TEL Network
Are you a member of the NHS England Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Network? If not, join the free network that has been developed to enable TEL professionals from the NHS, higher education and social care to connect with each other, ask questions, collaborate on TEL projects and share successes. As a network member, you will receive invitations to events, such as quarterly TEL Forums, CPD sessions and Tea and TEL. Join the TEL Network.
TEL Network CPD Session - Recording available
Silence may be golden, but sound impacts how we react. Join us as we discover how sound enhances engagement, boosts retention, and creates immersive learning experiences. Listen to this and two previous CPD session recordings are now available on the Learning Hub:
Health Literacy and Lessons for the TEL Community
Learning Styles: the key to effective education or confidence trick?
VHLF Spring 25 CPD Season
The VHLF programme team wanted to thank everyone who participated in this Spring ‘25 CPD season and for being a member in this faculty. There were over 600 Community of Practice (COP) members who attended a masterclass and completed the pre/post work this season.
Apply for VHLF CPD (Certification)
COP members can now apply for VHLF CPD certification. Before applying, please ensure you have completed all pre and post work required. There is still time to complete this if you haven't done so already, applications close on the 30 April 2025.
This resource contains all the pre/post work links for the Spring ’25 season: https://learninghub.nhs.uk/Resource/61178/Item
To apply for CPD Certification, please click here: https://forms.office.com/e/pXuYZcJxwi
VHLF Members Survey - last few days to have your say
This evaluation survey has been designed to give you the opportunity to share your views and experiences of your learning over the season. The insights provided will be analysed and your requirements will be documented as we continue our support of the community and our educators.
Please complete the short 10-15 min survey by 5pm on 30 April 2025: https://forms.office.com/e/G8L0Bu3dXZ
Virtual & Hybrid Learning Faculty Resources
New slides supporting the Spring ‘25 masterclasses have been added to the faculty which you can now access on the Learning Hub. The AI delivered sessions can be accessed through the VHLF essentials file.
Other catalogues include:
If you have any questions about the VHLF please email the team: england.VHLF@nhs.net.
Platform Updates
Platforms
Our TEL platforms are free to use and are designed to meet differing training needs.
A wide range of learning resources can be found on the Learning Hub, which allows colleagues with an NHS, GOV.UK or ac.uk email address to contribute content. The Learning Hub is developed iteratively to ensure ease of use and functionality meets our learners’ requirements.
Latest resources on the Learning Hub include a new catalogue from the NHSE Blended Learning Programme offering resources relating to Peer Enhanced E-Placement (PEEP) Experience.
New Competency Framework Live on Digital Learning Solutions
The new Paediatric Renal Nursing competency framework has been launched on the Digital Learning Solutions (DLS) platform. Colleagues working in paediatric nursing will now be able to complete their learning online. The Data Professionals framework is in the process of being converted and will be joining the platform soon.
The TEL support team are now hosting a monthly drop-in session to support centres with any technical queries they may have around competency frameworks. This is complimented by framework specific communities of practice (CoP). If you are interested in joining any of these please contact the TEL support team for further details.
If you would like to speak to someone about the TEL platforms, please email the TEL Platforms Implementation Managers.
Learning Hub: https://learninghub.nhs.uk/
elearning for Healthcare
Putting care first: Transforming statutory and mandatory training
Following last month’s update on statutory and mandatory training, four additional modules have been reviewed and updated.
Resuscitation level 1 adults - https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/544157
Resuscitation level 2 adults - https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/544101
Resuscitation paediatric level 2 - https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/544185
Resuscitation newborn level 2 - https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/544081
Staff will not be required to redo these sessions, but they will be available for people when they renew their training.
Expanding Clinical Placement Opportunities
As healthcare moves towards digitalisation so does the training of clinicians. The Peer Enhanced e-Placement (PEEP) model has been designed to improve blended learning placement opportunities in health and care. The PEEP model was developed as a response to challenges posed by COVID-19, ensuring that students can still meet their placement learning requirements online.
April Foundation Programme Update
Patients with long term conditions (chronic disease), how good are you at helping them after they leave hospital? Available in elearning for healthcare Foundation Programme (2021 curriculum) – these sessions cover areas in your curriculum on; FPC 1: Clinical Assessment, FPC 2: Clinical Prioritisation, FPC 3: Holistic Planning, FPC 4: Communication and Care and FPC 5: Continuity of Care. Check the programme to see other sessions that might help you.
Perinatal Mental Health Birth Trauma - new course
New elearning on Perinatal Mental Health Birth Trauma has been created to support patients who have undergone a traumatic experience during birth. Three new learning modules build on a trauma informed approach to further explore birth trauma specifically and have been added to the Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) programme on the elearning for healthcare (elfh) hub. They are suitable for all professionals involved in perinatal care.
New Research Published: Identifying Research Priorities in Digital Education for Health Care
Following two years of research, the TEL Research and Academic Development team led by Chris Munsch and Alison Potter, have had their research paper published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The paper, ‘Identifying Research Priorities in Digital Education for Health Care: Umbrella Review and Modified Delphi Method Study’, now provides a comprehensive list of research questions, identifies priority areas for future research and is an important contribution to the literature on digital education.
Next AI Ambassador network meeting
The Artificial Intelligence Ambassador Network is a 4,000+ strong learning community for anyone in healthcare and interested in AI in healthcare. The next AI Ambassador network meeting will take place on 7 May 2025, 10.30 – 12.00, will feature topics including; AI in ADHD and community paediatrics, improving AI literacy and others. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email mlcsu.aiambassadornetwork@nhs.net
Join the AI Ambassador Network, which will enable you to register for the meeting.
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