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Distance Learning in Response to the 6 I ’ s: Distance Learning: How to Improve Retention and Promote Evidence-Based Practice. A PROJECT OF THE. Sarah J. Rhoads, WHNP-BC, RNC- IOB, DNP, APN University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Distance Learning in Response to the 6 I’s: Distance Learning: How to Improve Retention and Promote Evidence-Based Practice A PROJECT OF THE Sarah J. Rhoads, WHNP-BC, RNC- IOB, DNP, APN University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Distance Learning First Fridays Webinars:Date January 3, 2013 With funding from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department off Health and Human Services
The 6 I’s (5 + 1) Innovation Quality Improvement Systems Integration Interdisciplinary Investments Impact
Distance Learning First Friday Webinar Series Interdisciplinary Professional Training and Systems Integration: February 1, 2013 Impact and Investments: March 1, 2013
Objectives • Discuss the importance of the target audience when creating distance-learning activities. • Identify design principles that enhance learning. • Determine benefits and barriers associated with distance-learning. • Discuss challenges faculty have when creating distance-learning programs.
Hot Trends in eLearning • Online courses offered by a consortium • 10 Universities offering small courses for college Credit • Massive Open Online Courses • Free classes, no credit http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/16/education/duke-northwestern-to-offer-semester-online-classes.html?_r=0 www.mooc-list.com
Hot Trends • Mobile Technology • Gamification – add link here http://www.trainingindustry.com/learning-technologies/articles/4-trends-in-online-training-elearning-in-2012.aspx
Hot Trends • Bite-Size e-Learning • Social Collaboration http://www.trainingindustry.com/learning-technologies/articles/4-trends-in-online-training-elearning-in-2012.aspx
Target Audience • Who is listening?
Target Audience – Generational Differences • Baby Boomers • Gen Xers • Millennials (Gen Y) • Post-Millenials
Target Audience • Multidisciplinary audience • Same specialty even though different profession • Different knowledge base related to the subject • Ongoing interaction with learners or one-time event • Learners knowledge base related to technology/computers
Principles of Sound Design • Online Classes • If a teacher has good educational principles, these will come through in an online course. • Communicate clear expectations • Timely/constructive feedback • Build a sense of community • Technology is a tool • Stable platform • Continual assessment and refinement Henry & Meadows. An absolutely riveting online course: Nine principles for excellence in web-based teaching. http://cjlt.csj.ualberta.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/179/177 Goff and Higbee (2008) combined UD with Chickering and Gamson’s Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education
Principles of Sound Design • One Time CE Events • Should be more than just posting a video • Now accrediting bodies want proof of practice change, learning • Determine the best venue for the content • Stable platform – LMS • Pre/Post Exams
Challenges for Faculty • Little validation from students/learners. • Challenging to get to know students/learners. • Sometimes there is a ‘loss of control.’ • Long hours and hard work • Online teaching is a lifestyle • Isolation from peers Richard Rose is a writer for Campus Technology. This article was first posted on the Campus Technology website, www.campus technology.com, on May 31, 2012.
References • Reeves, T.C. Do generational difference matter in instructional design? • Henry & Meadows. An absolutely riveting online course: Nine principles for excellence in web-based teaching. http://cjlt.csj.ualberta.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/179/177 • Goff and Higbee (2008) combined UD with Chickering and Gamson’s Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education • http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/16/education/duke-northwestern-to-offer-semester-online-classes.html?_r=0 • Richard Rose is a writer for Campus Technology. This article was first posted on the Campus Technology website, www.campus technology.com, on May 31, 2012. • http://www.trainingindustry.com/learning-technologies/articles/4-trends-in-online-training-elearning-in-2012.aspx • http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/16/education/duke-northwestern-to-offer-semester-online-classes.html?_r=0 • www.mooc-list.com
Thank You! • Division of MCH Workforce Development Contacts: • Laura Kavanagh, MPP, Director DMCHWDClkavanagh@hrsa.gov • Meredith Morrisette, MPH, DL Project Officer(301) 443-2190mmorrissette@hrsa.gov • MCH Training and Learning Websites: • http://mchb.hrsa.gov/training • http://learning.mchb.hrsa.gov • Questions and Discussion