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Using Technology to Conduct an Online Study Group

Using Technology to Conduct an Online Study Group. Anders Westanmo Pharm D, BCPS, MBA April 29, 2010. Objectives. Describe two benefits and two drawbacks of using online learning Describe two ways to create learning interaction in an online environment. Jaime Escalante.

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Using Technology to Conduct an Online Study Group

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  1. Using Technology to Conduct an Online Study Group Anders Westanmo Pharm D, BCPS, MBA April 29, 2010

  2. Objectives • Describe two benefits and two drawbacks of using online learning • Describe two ways to create learning interaction in an online environment.

  3. Jaime Escalante

  4. LA Times March 31, 2010 – from Jaime Escalante’s obituary • “His passionate belief was that all students, when properly prepared and motivated, can succeed at academically demanding course work, no matter what their racial, social, or economic background.”

  5. Outline • 1. Case Example – BCPS Study Group • 2. General Principles of Effective Courses (Online or Classroom)

  6. Case Example: BCPS Study Group • BCPS: • Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist • Most widely held Pharmacy Certification • Fastest Growing Certification (>20% average per year over the past six years)

  7. BCPS Study Group 2005-2007 • Classroom • 3-5 Pharmacists • 1-2 hours per week Anders

  8. BCPS Study Group 2008-2009 • Intranet • 300-500 Pharmacists • 16 hours at Start/End • 5 minutes/week

  9. Intranet

  10. BCPS Study Group 2010 • Internet • 1300 Pharmacists • 16 hours at Start/End • 5 minutes/week • Additional Resources • Question Wiki • Discussion • Continuity for Residents Leaving the VA

  11. Summary of BCPS Learners

  12. Core Components • Effective Material/Structure • Removal of Barriers • Motivation/Peer Support • Guidance/Reminders/Expectations

  13. Effective Material & Structure • Material • Find the most effective material available • Structure • Simple • Clear • Comprehensive

  14. Removal of Barriers • Time • Logistics • Technology • Content

  15. Motivation • Extrinsic • Intrinsic Progress = Happiness

  16. Guidance/Reminders/Expectations

  17. Online Learning

  18. Online • 1. Social Factors • 2. Technological Factors

  19. Online Advantages • 1. Scale • 2. Efficiency • 3. Useful Tools • 4. Bring People Together

  20. Online Disadvantages • 1. Impersonal • 2. Peer support lacking • 3. No immediate feedback • 4. Out of Sight, Out of Mind • 5. Requires some knowledge and use of technology

  21. What Did BCPS Participants Say?Why Did You Take BCPS Exam?(% Ranking Strongly Agree)

  22. What Did BCPS Participants Say?These Aspects of the group were very helpful(% Ranking Strongly Agree)

  23. What Did BCPS Participants Say?Outcomes of Study Group(% Ranking Strongly Agree)

  24. Key Points • 1. Preparation • Provide General Information • Well Defined Structure (syllabus/curiculum) • 2. Motivation • Remind, Reinforce, Push • Align desire for mastery and progress with the education itself

  25. Key Points - Technology • 1. Communication • Use Primary Email • 2. Simplicity is Best • Clear Web Structure • Easy Navigation

  26. Questions??

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