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SMARTHINKING. What is it? How can I use it? A tutorial for RN to BSN students at Southwest Baptist University. Objectives. Following completion of this PowerPoint, the student will: State the role of Smarthinking in the BSN program as well as 2 instances where this technology could be used
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SMARTHINKING What is it? How can I use it? A tutorial for RN to BSN students at Southwest Baptist University Carolyn Hart, MSN, RN August 1, 2011
Objectives • Following completion of this PowerPoint, the student will: • State the role of Smarthinking in the BSN program as well as 2 instances where this technology could be used • Correctly access Smarthinking and create an account • Demonstrate ability to correctly upload project directions for Smarthinking tutor • State two methods by which Smarthinking provides feedback and how this can be incorporated into project
What is Smarthinking? • What is Smarthinking? • Why has it been implemented at SBU?
When would I use Smarthinking? • Selecting a topic or thesis • Online tutor • Required as part of a course • Writing lab • The Smarthinking Writing Lab • Purpose • Process
Availability • Live Tutor • Schedule varies; see Smarthinking web site • Writing lab • Submit and retrieve feedback 24.7
Where to go for more help! • Angel • BSN Community • Classroom • Smarthinking • Hewett, B. L., & Ehmann, C. (2003). Preparing educators for online writing instruction: Principles and processes. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/viewarticle.cfm?volID=3&IssueID=13&ArticleID=10