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Evaluation Methods

Evaluation Methods. HAILEY HANNON NUGR 550. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS. TYPES: Short papers Nursing Care Plans Clinical Logs Journals Concept Maps. Purpose of Written Assignments. Promotes critical thinking Promotes organizational thinking Promotes understanding of content

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Evaluation Methods

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  1. Evaluation Methods HAILEY HANNON NUGR 550

  2. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS TYPES: Short papers Nursing Care Plans Clinical Logs Journals Concept Maps

  3. Purpose of Written Assignments • Promotes critical thinking • Promotes organizational thinking • Promotes understanding of content • Assesses student’s ability to problem-solve • Assesses higher level learning • Assesses student’s ability to express ideas

  4. Written Assignments PROs Cons Time consuming for both the professor and student. Ineffective if important elements are not included, i.e. clear objectives. Ineffective if same assignments repeated. • Allows for assessment in didactic and clinical settings • Challenges students to express their own ideas, beliefs, values, etc. • Multiple methods available to professors.

  5. VIRTUAL CLINICAL TOOLS “TECHNOLOGY IS AN INSEPARABLE CHILD OF HUMANITY. FOR TRUE PROGRESS TO OCCUR, THE TWO MUST WALK HAND IN HAND, WITH NEITHER ONE ACTING AS SERVANT TO THE OTHER.” J.S. Brown & P. Duquid (2000)

  6. VIRTUAL CLINICAL TOOLS TYPES E-learning (tests learner recall, repetitive content) Virtual Reality (Computer-generated 3D experience) Scenario-Based Simulation (Multimedia computer program) Virtual Clinical Practicum (nursing ed. using teleconferencing technology)

  7. Purpose of Virtual Clinical Tools To assess… • Cognitive • Affective • Psychomotor skills • Clinical decision making • Clinical level of performance AND…promotes student organization and confidence

  8. Virtual Clinical Tools PROs CONs Very Costly $$$$$$ Preparation time consuming Lack of space Lack of staff available for maintenance • Frees up class time for group activity, case study, etc. • Timely feedback an use for all users. • Error Management • Current up-to-date info • Relevant info only, linked

  9. Written Assignments/Virtual Clinical Tools • Formative Evaluation (NOT GRADED) --Used to give thorough feedback for further development • Summative Evaluation (GRADED) --Assess the understanding of content by grading. • Key Elements • Assignments based on intended goals • Specific, clear, concise objectives • Rubrics are recommended to assist with scoring

  10. Written Assignments/Virtual Clinical Tools Reliability Validity • Writing assignments have reliability and validity with if appropriate rubrics are used along with clear, concise, objectives to assist students. • Virtual clinical tools have reliability and validity, but only for non-complex basic skills.

  11. References Billings, D.M. & Halstead J.A. (2009). Teaching in nursing. A guide for faculty. (3rd Ed). Saunders Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri. Grady, J. L. (2011). The Virtual Clinical Practicum: An Innovative Telehealth Model for Clinical Nursing Education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(3), 189-194. doi:10.5480/1536-5026-32.3.189 Koerner, J. (2003). The virtues of the virtual world: enhancing the technology/knowledge professional interface for life-long learning. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 27(1), 9-17. Obermann, M.H. (2009). Evaluation and testing in nursing education. (3rd. Ed.) Springer company, New York, NY.

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