EthCo Tool

The EthCo Tool combines the results of the project to an open-access platform. A digital educational tool materials are situated in and downloadable from this webpage. The EthCo Tool consists of the framework for Coaching, pedagogigal grounds for digital education, various learning styles used and resources needed for Coaching, guidance on the effective use of learning methods, examples of ethical cases and simulation scenarios. Technical requirements and compatibility of the EthCo Tool with learning management systems will be addressed.

The EthCo Tool includes a user-friendly interface with appealing visuals for ease of access. Aspects of the Tool are downloadable and can be printed or reviewed through different devices, according to personal preference and individual learning styles. Some features will be only available in digital format (video content, quizzes etc).

The final EthCo Tool is aimed towards educators in HEIs and clinical educators in healthcare organisations. It is to be utilised as a tool for further ethics education and for ethical coaches. Other stakeholders beyond the educational entites may be interested in developing ethics education at their respective healthcare organisation.

All material has been produced in collaboration with the EthCo team. The materials on this website are available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This means you are free to download and use the materials for non-commercial purposes, provided that proper credit is given to the authors.

The EthCo eBook is available for download at the following link: Download eBook. It has been assigned the DOI 10.5281/zenodo.15365658 and can also be accessed through the following link: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15365658.

The course resources are organized into separate files grouped by sections, each packed into a distinct folder containing PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, external links, and assignments. These folders can be downloaded via links on the project webpage, enabling anyone to recreate the course in any learning environment. You can also download all course resources here: Download Materials.

The EthCo eBook provides instructions for organizing these resources. After reviewing, select your platform, upload the resources, and arrange them into sections or modules similar to the original course. Add slides and PDFs under relevant topics, embed external links, and recreate assignments using the platform’s tools.

You may customize resources by adding materials, revising tasks, or adjusting their sequence. After uploading and organizing, test the course to ensure links work, files open, and assignments are accessible. Following these steps allows you to transfer the Ethics Coaching Course to your preferred platform while preserving its structure and objectives.