promises, problems & precepts
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Promises, Problems & Precepts
Distance Learning
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
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
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
From out of the North
…A Strategy for Taming
The Great Unknown
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
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
What the University Assumed
Learner proficiency in time management & priorization skills
Learner literacy with personal computers
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
What the University Assumed
Learner knowledge of research techniques
Learner awareness of research paper presentation, including APA format
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
Concerns staff identified pre-application
Proficiency in time management & priorization skills
Literacy level with personal computers
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
Concerns staff identified pre-application
Knowledge of research techniques
Awareness of research paper presentation, including APA format
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
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
Concentrated on
Contemplation Preparation
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
Concentrated on
Contemplation
or … “I’m not sure that
I have what it takes”
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
The preparation stage
or … “How Do I Request a Transcript?
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
and
“I’m frightened to death!”
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–
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
A bit about the
Grey Bruce Health Services
Library & Librarian
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
So here was my chance
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
How could I not win?
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
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
What worked well …
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
What we could have done
to improve …
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
What the library did to continue support for returning learners.
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.
Distance Learning: Promises, Problems and Precepts
Thank you.
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