Promises, Problems & Precepts

1. Promises, Problems & Precepts Distance Learning

2. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts A Quick History …Changes in expectations of educational background of nurses …Upgrading from Diploma R.N. to B.Sc.N by distance education

3. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts A Quick History …New program offered via satellite classes at GBHS …B.Sc.N compressed into 19 month accelerated learning

4. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts From out of the North …A Strategy for Taming The Great Unknown

5. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts What the University Offered …An on-site information session outlining the course requirements and supports available through the University for new learners

6. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts What the University Assumed • Learner proficiency in time management & priorization skills • Learner literacy with personal computers

7. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts What the University Assumed • Learner knowledge of research techniques • Learner awareness of research paper presentation, including APA format

8. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts Concerns staff identified pre-application • Proficiency in time management & priorization skills • Literacy level with personal computers

9. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts Concerns staff identified pre-application • Knowledge of research techniques • Awareness of research paper presentation, including APA format

10. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts Six stages of change • Precontemplation • Contemplation • Preparation • Action • Maintenance • Terminator • Developed by James Prochaska, Director of Cancer Prevention Research Consortium and Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Rhode Island

11. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts Concentrated on • Contemplation • Preparation

12. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts Concentrated on • Contemplation or … “I’m not sure that I have what it takes”

13. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts • The preparation stage or … “How Do I Request a Transcript?

14. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts and “I’m frightened to death!”

15. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts What Organizational Development & Learning offered: Emotional support +++ • Motivational “you can do this!” talks • Coached on strategies for success • Partnered with Elyse our Health Sciences Librarian

16. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts A bit about the Grey Bruce Health Services Library & Librarian

17. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts So here was my chance

18. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts How could I not win?

19. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION If the thought of writing a research paper makes you want to hide … this four-part series is for you! • Researching your topic • Organizing Your Information • Refining & Building on the Framework • Applying the Finishing Touches

20. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts What worked well …

21. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts What we could have done to improve …

22. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts What the library did to continue support for returning learners.

23. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts This initiative was over and above the mandate of either of our services. However, we both feel that the benefits gained by the nurses and the ultimate return on investment for the organization justified the time, energy and effort invested.

24. Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts Thank you.