Biography

First degree in Physiology & Zoology, London University. Trained as a graduate at Charing Cross Hospital in London in 1985. Became a staff nurse in recovery for a year then went into practice nursing running the treatment room and various immunisation and vaccination clinics. Involved in research into Acute Otitis Media and medical information technology systems uploading data, providing training. Became a sister at Epsom General Hospital running a urea breath–test clinic liaising with Gastro–enterology consultants. Then trained as a science teacher at Kingston University and taught 11-18 year olds Biology leading to Qualified Teacher Status. Since 2001 have been teaching at FHMS developing blended learning methodologies/Health Informatics. 

Higher Education Academy membership gained in 2004. Awarded Teaching with New Technology award in January 07. Given Surrey Centre for Excellence in Professional Training and Education ( SCEPTrE) fellowship in September 2007 this has led to the development of a series of enhanced podcasting linking anatomy & physiology with practice and a wiki produced as a resource for staff about teaching with new technologies. I have recently implemented online multiple choice bioscience exams for Common Foundation Programme students and have developed the bioscience thread throughout the new curriculum

Research Interests

Blended learning methodologies. Use of mobile learning technologies. Presented papers at International Mobile Learning conference in October 2008 and at Nursing and Midwifery School, Trinity College in Dublin November 2008. Learning to be Professional Conference, SCEPTrE. March 09.

Currently leading a project on e-learning innovations within the curriculum; widening access initiatives project. European Union Project using ICT. Member of e-learning practitioner’s network; eSpace Health Informatics Community; JISC email podcasting group

Publications

Grob C., Clarke A., Volante M., (2007) ‘Evaluating blended learning in the biomedical sciences using action research’. In: Second International Blended Learning Conference Proceedings 2007, University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire.

Grob C. (2008) ‘Widening access to professional language through enhanced podcasting. From Cabbage to C.A.B.G?’ Short Paper. In: Traxler J., Riordan, Dennet (eds.)  Mlearn 2008  International Mobile Learning conference proceedings, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Grob C. (2009) ‘Widening access to professional language through enhanced podcasting. From Cabbage to C.A.B.G?’ In:  ‘Learning to be professional’ conference , Surrey Centre of Excellence for Professional Training and Education (SCEPTrE) conference, University of Surrey.

Poster

Grob C. (2008) ‘Widening access to professional language through enhanced podcasting. From Cabbage to C.A.B.G’ 9th Interdisciplinary Research conference, Trinity College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin.

Presentations

‘Learning on the Move’ Teaching with New Technology Award E-learning practitioners’ network, University of Surrey Feb 2008

Invited to speak at SCEPTrE conference March 2009

‘Learning to be Professional’ University of Surrey.

Published on SCEPTrE wiki.

Podcasts

Grob C. (2009) Biochemistry for life [online] University of Surrey. Available from: www.surrey.ac.uk/e-learning/podcasts/fhms/bioscience/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html  [accessed 12/08/09].

Grob C. (2009) Cells and Tissues [online} University of Surrey. Available from: www.surrey.ac.uk/e-learning/podcasts/fhms/bioscience/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html [accessed 12/08/09].

Grob C. (2009) Bones, Muscles and Joints [online} University of Surrey. Available from: www.surrey.ac.uk/e-learning/podcasts/fhms/bioscience/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html [accessed 12/08/09].

Grob C. (2009) Bones [online] University of Surrey. Available from: www.surrey.ac.uk/e-learning/podcasts/fhms/bioscience/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html [accessed 12/08/09].

Grob C. (2009) Orthopaedic Terminology [online] University of Surrey. Available from www.surrey.ac.uk/e-learning/podcasts/fhms/bioscience/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html [accessed 12/08/09].

Wiki

Grob C. (2008) Wiki for podcasts and interactive learning objects [online].Available from: www.wikipodium/pbworks.com/FrontPage [accessed 12/08/09].

Teaching

Anatomy and Physiology teaching mostly on pre-registration programmes – Foundations of Nursing Care; Foundations of Health and Social Care, Care Delivery and Interventions. Community and Public Health module, Acute Care, Supervised Practice. Post registration teaching includes teaching on Midwifery courses – Introduction to Midwifery Practice; Examination of the Newborn; Developing skills in Contraception; Nurse Prescribing.

Departmental Duties

Adult branch leader; Module leader for Care Delivery & Interventions, Module leader for Supervised Practice; IT/E-learning lead for Health and Social Care Division; Project leader for e-portfolio project. Link tutor for Frimley Park Hospital; External examiner for King’s College, London.