Technological Teaching and

Assessment ToolsBy Regina A. Tabor, R.Ph.

UIW Feik School of PharmacyOctober 3, 2014

Pharmacists were among the first healthcare professionals to recognize the benefits of technology

Technology is the pharmacist’s toolbox Helps in teaching efforts Enables more efficient and effective time

management

Technology and teaching students

Applications are typically small, specialized programs downloaded onto mobile devices.

Nowadays there are more than 500,000 applications (apps) in the Apple store.

Another 200,000 in the Android store. Apps are not a replacement for pharmacists. Apps help us to extend our care of patients

and teaching of students.

Applications (Apps)

Educational Technology

Tools

Online survey◦ Free◦ Use for big and small survey answers◦ Customizable

Easy question creation◦ View results graphically

Charts and graphs for results can be downloaded Variety of export options

SurveyMonkey®

https://www.surveymonkey.com

SurveyMonkey®: Example

https://www.surveymonkey.com

Examples of questions:

1. How well did the preceptor teach on this rotation?a. Extremely wellb. Quite wellc. Moderately welld. Slightly welle. Not at all well

2. How effective were the student activities for the rotation?a. Extremely effectiveb. Very effectivec. Moderately effectived. Slightly effectivee. Not at all effective

SurveyMonkey®

Online surveys through the student’s email are quick to fill out.

Website provides support for tips on how to word clear, succinct questions that stand a better chance of being answered.

SurveyMonkey®

Can be used from any computer Free Can be used on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch Allows you to upload, share and discuss

◦ Documents◦ Presentations◦ Images◦ Audio files◦ Videos

VoiceThread

Comments on Voice Thread slides by using these options:◦ Microphone◦ Webcam◦ Text◦ Phone◦ Audio-file uploadEasy to shared with others by computer links provided.

VoiceThread

Educational Technology

APPLICATIONS

RxPreceptor (ELMS) app allows preceptors to manage their account on the go.

Preceptors can:◦ View their schedules◦ Confirm student competencies◦ Complete student evaluations

RxPreceptor Mobile App

http://www.cesearchengine.com/provider_details.php?p=418

Lexicomp◦ Requires and annual subscription after first 30

days of use◦ Fast, reliable answers to medication questions at

point of care◦ Available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch & Android

devices

Top Apps for Pharmacy Students

http://www.lexi.com/

RxShortages◦ Free◦ Give health care providers information about drug

shortages quickly and easily◦ Information is from the FDA and American Society of

Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).◦ Includes

Current shortages Resolved shortages Unavailable drugs

◦ Available for Android devices, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Top Apps for Pharmacy Students

Mint Personal Finance◦ Free◦ Users add their bank, credit, loan

and retirement accounts with Mint.com

◦ Allows users to do the following with their money : Track Budget Manage

◦ Available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android Devices.

Top Apps for Pharmacy Students

Studios◦ Free◦ Sends reminders about upcoming tests and

assignments◦ Keeps track of schedule:

Assignments Tests Appointments

◦ Available for Android Device

Top Apps for Pharmacy Students

Wi-Fi Finder◦ Free◦ Allows users to find free or paid Wi-Fi

locations using the GPS function on their device.

◦ Available for Android devices, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Top Apps for Pharmacy Students

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wi-fi-finder/id300708497?mt=8

1. SurveyMonkey®, Inc(US). https://www.surveymonkey.com . Accessed 9/19/14.

2. VoiceThread. https://voicethread.com/about/features/. Accessed 9/19/14.

3. CEAppCenter™. http://ceappcenter.com/education-subject/5/Pharmacy-Education-Mobile-Apps. Accessed 9/20/14.

References:

4. Galdo J. How to use apps to make your pharmacy more technology-savvy. DrugTopics, March 15, 2012. Accessed 9/20/14.

5. Dictionary.com, http://dictionary.reference.com/browseapp. Accessed 9/20/14.

6. Oldfield E, Top 5 Free Apps for Pharmacy Students. Pharmacy Times, August 5, 2014. Accessed 9/23/14.

References:

1. A key step in completing the online evaluation includes having and accurate email address for the RxPreceptor system.◦ a) True◦ b) False

2. Preceptors are required to submit which of the following online for students

a) Midpoint student evaluationb) Final student evaluationc) Intern Grading Rubricd) All of the above

Preceptor CPE Questions for Technological Advances in Experiential Education

3. Current Technological teaching tools include the use of application (apps) that can be downloaded onto mobile devices.◦ a) True◦ b) False

4. Advantages of an online submission of the student evaluation include:◦ a) Ability to keep track of evaluation forms◦ b) Utilization of information for evaluation of school

curriculum◦ c) Ease of access for the user at work or home◦ d) All of the above

Preceptor CPE Questions for Technological Advances in Experiential Education