use of technology in education deb case-cromer, rn, ms coordinator for nursing education the johns...

Use of Technology in Education

Deb Case-Cromer, RN, MSCoordinator for Nursing Education

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Education

Retooling

Education

Retooling

Do More, Faster, With Less!Do More, Faster, With Less!

Increased need – regulations, legal, change, safetyFinancial constraints

Increased need – regulations, legal, change, safetyFinancial constraints

Technology-Based EducationTechnology-Based Education

Synchronous – chat rooms, online/video conferences, instant messaging

Asynchronous – web pages, blogging, email discussion, recorded live events, CBT (CD-ROM, online)

Synchronous – chat rooms, online/video conferences, instant messaging

Asynchronous – web pages, blogging, email discussion, recorded live events, CBT (CD-ROM, online)

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

1. Deliver content2. Test learning3. Track and report

1. Deliver content2. Test learning3. Track and report

They Are Growing! They Are Growing!

Half of LMS implementations are less than two years old

Half of LMS implementations are less than two years old

LMS - AdvantagesLMS - Advantages

Wherever/whenever Just in timeFasterReduce class timeConsistency of contentImproved tracking/ documentationPeople like it

Wherever/whenever Just in timeFasterReduce class timeConsistency of contentImproved tracking/ documentationPeople like it

LMS - LimitationsLMS - Limitations

Not for all types of learning Different set educator skills Up front, visible costTakes timeComputer availabilityTechnologically-challenged learners

Not for all types of learning Different set educator skills Up front, visible costTakes timeComputer availabilityTechnologically-challenged learners

Selecting a LMS – for starters…Selecting a LMS – for starters…

1. Content/courseware2. Authoring tool3. Classroom training4. Ease of use 5. Multiple languages6. System performance7. Technical issues –”based on open industry

standards for Web deployments (XML, SOAP or AQ) and support the major learning standards (AICC, SCORM, IMS and IEEE)”

1. Content/courseware2. Authoring tool3. Classroom training4. Ease of use 5. Multiple languages6. System performance7. Technical issues –”based on open industry

standards for Web deployments (XML, SOAP or AQ) and support the major learning standards (AICC, SCORM, IMS and IEEE)”

Selecting a LMS – more…Selecting a LMS – more…

8. Enrollment/assignment process9. Tracking/report capabilities10. Implementation services11. Ongoing support12. Timely product

enhancements13. Cost14. Stability of vendor

8. Enrollment/assignment process9. Tracking/report capabilities10. Implementation services11. Ongoing support12. Timely product

enhancements13. Cost14. Stability of vendor

Blended LearningBlended Learning

High tech and high touchUses more than one method based on:

Type of learningNeeds/styles of learners

High tech and high touchUses more than one method based on:

Type of learningNeeds/styles of learners

SimulationSimulation

High impact, low risk training

Intranets:Intranets:

Just in timeJust enough

Just in timeJust enough

Intranet: Just in Time Intranet: Just in Time

Intranet: Just in Time Intranet: Just in Time

Intranet: Just in Time Intranet: Just in Time

Intranet: Just in Time Intranet: Just in Time

Intranet: Just in Time Intranet: Just in Time

Record Keeping System – HomemadeRecord Keeping System – Homemade

Record Keeping System – Store bought (Nightingale)Record Keeping System – Store bought (Nightingale)

Attendance Tracking DevicesAttendance Tracking Devices

Bar code scanners

Magnetic strip readers

Gadgets & GizmosGadgets & Gizmos

Hand-heldsNotebooksData storage devicesProjectors Cameras Digital whiteboards/wall displaysEtc.

Hand-heldsNotebooksData storage devicesProjectors Cameras Digital whiteboards/wall displaysEtc.

Dying for InformationDying for Information

33% - tension with colleagues and loss of job satisfaction42% - ill-health61% - cancel social activities60% - frequently too tired for leisure activities

33% - tension with colleagues and loss of job satisfaction42% - ill-health61% - cancel social activities60% - frequently too tired for leisure activities

Fun, Fun, Fun…Fun, Fun, Fun…

Gets attentionDecreases fatigue; energizesIncreases creative thinkingActivates long term memory

Gets attentionDecreases fatigue; energizesIncreases creative thinkingActivates long term memory