Kim Whittlestone

kwhittlestone@rvc.ac.uk

About me

Kim is a veterinary surgeon with over 17 years experience in e-learning for veterinary and medical education. He joined the new LIVE team at the Royal Veterinary College in May 2006 as Senior Lecturer in Independent Learning.

In Denmark

My dog - she loves water...

What I hope to get out of this project

I hope that we can create a learning community that will help us to understand how groups like this can work remotely. I also would like to see everyone being engaged in and empowered by this exciting opportunity.

My best learning experience

Probably, learning to ring church bells. It was a true community of practice with experts who showed what we were aiming for and guided us as learners in a difficult technical challenge - just enough challenge so it was interesting, and then as soon as we were able to help others, guided to take on the role of supporter/teacher.

Pathology that interests me

I was introduced to human forensic pathology when at Bristol University - this can clearly be very shocking, but a really enthusiastic pathologist made it 'come alive'! I'm also keen on stories, so I guess forensic path has that characteristic too.

Pathology that I think is difficult

Initially, just the concepts and the 'new' language. Later on, being able to apply the basics to 'real' situations.

Day one thoughts

What I learnt today

• You can never do too much preparation for workshops
• Face to works well
• We still don't know enough about online communities!

What I still need to learn

• See some of ToDo List of Technical Stuff on Wiki
• More about supporting an online community

How I feel about what has happened today

• It is going to be challenging
• Potentially, it could be very good
• Good group - it'll be interesting to see what happens!

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