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The 2014 Instructor’s Toolbox

The 2014 Instructor’s Toolbox. New Tools for a New Job. 2014 Toolbox Objectives . Identify traits of the EMS student Identify instructor traits and teaching habits Identify challenges in the classroom Discuss gaps between students and instructors

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The 2014 Instructor’s Toolbox

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  1. The 2014 Instructor’s Toolbox New Tools for a New Job www.ConsultRSA.com

  2. 2014 Toolbox Objectives Identify traits of the EMS student Identify instructor traits and teaching habits Identify challenges in the classroom Discuss gaps between students and instructors Explain the tools available to fill these gaps www.ConsultRSA.com

  3. Today’s EMS Student Profile www.ConsultRSA.com

  4. Technology today Google vs. City Library Wikipedia vs. Encyclopedia Download vs. Copy Upload vs. Turn in Tweet vs. Call Log on vs. Show Up Tablet vs. Computer Smartphone vs. Cell Phone www.ConsultRSA.com

  5. Resource Changes Online companion sites Online classrooms Online tests and quizzes Internet references Free and Cost-associated resources Animated and voice-over presentations Supplemental presentation materials www.ConsultRSA.com

  6. EMS Faculty www.ConsultRSA.com

  7. Barriers to Acceptance Knowledge of the resources Autonomy of instructors Shortage of time to become comfortable with the system Bad past experiences Concerns about quality and ability to monitor student participation www.ConsultRSA.com

  8. Breaking through Barriers Coordinators become proficient in use of the full spectrum of course materials Conduct Instructor Meetings and offer Instructor CE for participation Develop the infrastructure to use technology at your institution Write technology into YOUR program Teaching is a TEAM sport! www.ConsultRSA.com

  9. Embrace Change! Somebody is moving your cheese…….. www.ConsultRSA.com

  10. Digital Options are NOT: Equal to a “Correspondence Course” Anonymous and impersonal Hands-off teaching gigs Delivered without preparation Lower quality or lower standards Easy to complete Inferior to traditional courses www.ConsultRSA.com

  11. Full Digital Product Lines Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured 10th Edition Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Emergency Care in the Streets 7th Edition Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills 3rd Edition www.ConsultRSA.com

  12. Product Resources - Print • Textbook • Workbook • Case Studies • Study Guide and Field Guide • Instructor Tool Kit • Instructor’s Test Bank CD ROM www.ConsultRSA.com

  13. Product Resources - Digital • E-Textbook • E-Workbook • EMS Zone Open • EMS Zone Special Access Features • Virtual Ridealongs • Navigate Classroom • Navigate Test Prep • Interactive Lectures www.ConsultRSA.com

  14. Product Options Textbook and Workbook – Print or digital Advantage Bundle Preferred Bundle Premier Bundle www.ConsultRSA.com

  15. Digital Resources • www.EMT.EMSzone.com • A&P review; crosswords, flashcards, glossary, and review items • Audio book; case studies; chapter pretests; interactive skill drills; skill evaluation sheets; skill video clips • Navigate Learning Management System • Navigate Learn online classroom • Navigate TestPrep online exam prep • eBook/eWorkbook • Interactive Lectures www.ConsultRSA.com

  16. www.EMT.EMSzone.com • Free features • Anatomy review • Crossword Puzzles • Flash Cards • Glossary • Ready for Review www.ConsultRSA.com

  17. www.EMT.EMSzone.com • Special Privileges Access features • Audio book in mp3 format • Action Case Studies • Chapter Pretests • Interactive Skill Drills • Skill Evaluation Sheets • Skill Video Clips www.ConsultRSA.com

  18. Navigate LEARN • Preloaded with course content • Additional content options • Indexes for new instructor resources • Assignments • Activities • Lecture outlines • Discussion items • eBook access • Assignment management • Automatic grading • Gradebook (Optional) • Reporting features for instructors • Progress reports www.ConsultRSA.com

  19. Navigate LEARN Components • Discussion Boards • Pose questions to students for digital discussion • Set interaction as grading criteria – nobody sits in the corner without participating! • Allows for creative and engaged thought • Can allow for clarification of understanding through student responses to complex essay questions www.ConsultRSA.com

  20. Navigate LEARN Components Automatic grading of workbook and assignments, quizzes, and tests Test analysis available to instructor Gradebook is optional Message board can be used for announcements and class-specific information Able to copy over for new classes for consistency and convenience www.ConsultRSA.com

  21. Navigate TEST-PREP • Prepare students for National Registry • Self-study modules • Practice tests • Simulated certification exams • Case based questions • Detailed rationale • Students can create custom tests • Immediate feedback provided www.ConsultRSA.com

  22. E-Textbook and E-Workbook Can be used as primary “book” for the course Satisfies the needs of the auditory and kinesthetic learner as well as the visual learner Brings computers and tablets into the classroom as standard measure Is accessible for a specific period of time because it is interactive www.ConsultRSA.com

  23. E-Book and E-Workbook • Complete content of textbook and workbook in an online environment • Highlighting and note-taking • Main point clarification and questions • Skill videos and animations • Flashcards and review activities • Built on adult learning principles of KNOW-SEE-DO-PROVE www.ConsultRSA.com

  24. Interactive Lectures Audio-visual lectures for every chapter of the textbook Cover all course learning objectives in cognitive and didactic parts of the course Lectures come to life through Flash animations and narration Can be used for initial presentation or review www.ConsultRSA.com

  25. Benefits of Digital Options Can allow instructors to focus on most important parts of the course in the classroom Provide a comprehensive option for make-up and remedial needs Allow for flexibility in classroom delivery priorities Accommodate varied learning styles www.ConsultRSA.com

  26. Benefits for Students • Objectives based • Fully interactive • Engages all learner style preferences • Visual • Auditory • Kinesthetic – Tactile • Consistency • Reinforcement of concepts www.ConsultRSA.com

  27. Conclusions The face of education HAS changed! We can no longer teach the way we were taught. Instructors must adopt new methods. www.ConsultRSA.com

  28. The search starts today! www.ConsultRSA.com

  29. Thank You! Sandy Waggoner Resource Solutions Associates 64 Executive Drive Norwalk, OH 44857 419-602-0758 sandy@consultrsa.com Jones and Bartlett Exclusive Distributor www.ConsultRSA.com

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