We are currently in the process of developing of new self-paced e-learning course on openIMIS (initially focusing on the use case of a health financing scheme).
You can find here all related material and discussions on various topics such as the comparison of online platforms and the definition of the target group.
Online platform criteria
We are currently looking at three different platforms (atingi.org, socialprotection.org and Moodle) but we would appreciate it if you have any other suggestions. Ideally we would like to add 1-2 more to the list. We also have a list of specific criteria we are considering when comparing the platforms, which includes:
whether it is open source or not.
the intended target audience for the platform
the functionality (ease of use from the provider and consumer perspective)
languages available on the platform
what type of certification and tests the platform offers/supports
maintenance requirements
cost
sustainability (dependence on funding)
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Open Source (yes/no) | yes | yes | yes |
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Target audience
We have agreed to define one specific user profile that we will use as a pilot for developing the e-learning course and then expand to other user profiles, if time and capacity allows. Our understanding is that the regional hubs would be targets of interest and important mediators to the inital target group. In consultationts with implementers (IC call) and the regional hubs the user profile was further specified. Especially the exchange with AeHIN allowed to better understand the pool of competencies found within the regional hubs (health financing/economics experts, medical experts, IT experts etc.) and if they have any preferences. The learning focus was discussed: To what extend do we aim at course participants acquiring (basic) knowledge of the software and/or build up expertise to advise scheme operators on implementation?
Outcome of discussion during IC call 03.02:
Regional hubs: rational behind targeting the regional hubs is to give the people who have access to decision-makers, the tools to talk about openIMIS and what an implementation requires (as targeting the decision-makers directly is unrealistic).
AeHIN: most of their members are academics and medical students (medical faculties of universities) but also health insurance agents, who are less familiar with the IT part. An overarching goal is to increase ICT participation in the hubs to make people feel more comfortable with the IT side.
ILO: need to increase understanding of IT governance, especially for mid-level business people. Also important that we somehow reach decision-makers.
GIZ: we also should keep in mind the overall social protection aspect. However, we need to be stick to what is actually applied right now, which is the health insurance sector. There is still room to include a part on social protection and how it could be applied in other settings within the course (one module for example)
Following further discussions with members from the AeHIN network we summarize potential target groups with comments below:
Target Group | Subgroups | Course Focus & Prerequisite Knowledge | Comments |
Government officials |
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Academia |
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Software developers |
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