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Reducing the Tyranny of Distance

Reducing the Tyranny of Distance. Using technology to support students studying externally. Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010. Some Major Areas of Professional/Work/Field Experience. Social Work. Nursing. Law. Exercise and Sports Science. Pharmacy.

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Reducing the Tyranny of Distance

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  1. Reducing the Tyranny of Distance Using technology to support students studying externally Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  2. Some Major Areas of Professional/Work/Field Experience • Social Work • Nursing • Law • Exercise and Sports Science • Pharmacy • Medicine • Education • Physiotherapy • Engineering Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  3. Piecing the Puzzle - Creating Quality The challenges: • Competition for places • More students than places in many areas • Quality placements • Quality supervisors • Supporting external students We need to tease out solutions to create quality professional experiences by working in new ways!  Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  4. Technology Assisting with Teacher Education Support at UNE Online learning management system (commenced 2008) Virtual synchronous supervision of professional experience (VSSPE) (commenced 2009) Virtual synchronous engagement of experienced practitioners(VSEEP) (commenced 2010) Virtual World Professional Experience (Second Life) (commenced 2010) Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  5. Online Learning Management SystemSAKAI Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  6. Preparing for a Placement Preparing students • Lack of face-to-face lectures/tutorials • Compulsory pre-placement knowledge (e.g. child protection, code of conduct) • Explanation of processes • Professional relationships External students needed online support. Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  7. Reflecting on Placements Because external students do not have an opportunity to come back and debrief after placement, we have put in place a reflective forum and we use de Bono’s (1985) six thinking hats to encourage reflection from different viewpoints Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  8. Virtual World Professional Experience (Second Life) Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  9. Yvonne (Tamsyn) and Sue (Jass): Work in Second Life Trialling a virtual world • Professional persona • Classroom, playground, staffroom built • Tutorials/workshops held with both on- and off-campus students • Positive feedback - Tamsyn Lexenstar Jass Easterman “I think it is a wonderful tool for allowing more hands on and collaborative ‘real time’ work with other students in the group. Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  10. Practising in Second Life THE CLASSROOM • Presentations - trial lessons • Demonstrations - de Bono • Risk management - play equipment • ALTC grant - scripted ‘bots’; machinima - video for assessment THE PLAYGROUND Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  11. Health Context Midwifery Virtual hospital http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WwArkjKGeSk/Ry9yj2oL4lI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/uJFm-hYTRUA/s1600-h/untitled.bmp http://scienceroll.com/2007/04/16/medicine-in-second-life-virtual-doctors-hospitals-and-of-course-sperm-donation/ Pharmacy at UNE is about to build an area in Reaction Grid to practise pharmacist - client interactions Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  12. Virtual Synchronous Supervision of Professional Experience Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  13. From PoC to SoP Theoretical Paradigm • Evidenced based reflective practice • Use of assistive technology (vcf) • Standards base not interests based Connecting • Access to DET Network • QoS technically • Providing the evidence • Positive outcomes Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  14. Developmental Approach Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  15. Schools in NSW Population Area Density New South Wales: 7.1 m802,000 km2 8.9/ km2 Schools DET NSW 2,235 Catholic Education Schools NSW 580 Independent schools Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  16. Relativity in reference to operationalisation COUNTRY AREA POP DENSITY • Norway: 323,802 km2 12/km2 • Finland: 338,000 km2 16/km2 • Netherlands: 41,526 km2 477/km2 • Singapore: 710.2 km2 7,022/km2 • South Korea: 99,392 km2 17,288/km2 Stephen Winn Consulting 2010 Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  17. TASMANIA Area km2 Population Density km2 68 401 503,300 7.4 (Greater Hobart 160) (Inner Hobart 820) Education • 139 Primary schools - Kindergarten to Year 6 • 31 Secondary (or high) schools - Years 7 to 10 • 8 Senior secondary colleges - Years 11 and 12 • 27 District high (or combined) schools – K-10 • 10 Special schools Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  18. Engaging with Professional Experience via VSSPE Professions • Human Services • Speech Pathology • Physiotherapy • Occupational Therapy • Law • Engineering • Nursing Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  19. Virtual Synchronous Engagement of Experienced Practitioners Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  20. “The Cultural Mind Set” Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  21. Engaging the Experienced Practitioner • Professional experience office • Near end Tandberg 3000 • Far end Polycom VSX7000 • Control of far end camera • DVD Recorder/ monitor • Live recording • HD camera Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  22. Debriefing with the Experienced Practitioner • Debrief the lesson • Highlight key aspects • Finalise the recording • 3 copies of DVD Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  23. The Role of the Experienced Practitionerin VSEEP Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  24. The Present and Future for Experienced Practitionersin VSEEP 2010 • Increase in number of Eps taking part • Debriefing with university academic staff • Use of Bluetooth wireless connectivity • Portability of connection • Areas of the curriculum • Linking to the virtual audience 2011 • From PoC to SoP • Increase in Eps across the state • Linking via desktop videoconferencing • Regular interaction in pre-service programs • Flexible and portable connectivity • Improved QoS Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

  25. Using technology to enhance professional experience - conclusions • Different contexts require different approaches • Several approaches can occur throughout a course • The challenges will always be there • Technology is a tool not a panacea We need to work together to keep finding new pieces to complete the puzzle Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010

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