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This case study explores the integration of screen capture technology to support student learning in the Pharmacy Department at UH. Led by Senior Lecturer Majid Ali, the initiative aimed to make complex topics like Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) more accessible through blended learning methods, including podcasts and video demonstrations. Positive feedback from students highlights the effectiveness of these resources, contributing to improved examination results. This study emphasizes the necessity for educators to seamlessly incorporate technology into the curriculum to enrich student engagement and understanding.
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Using Screen Capture to Support Student Learning – A Case Study Majid Ali Senior Lecturer Department of Pharmacy UH LTI Seminar Feb 2014
‘Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought or an event’ – Heidi-Hayes Jacobs, Educational Consultant
National Student Survey (NSS) • The teaching on my course • Assessment and feedback • Academic support • Organisation and management • Learning resources • Personal development • Overall satisfaction
Background • MPharm - 4 year degree • Preregistration training • Registration examination (by GPhC) • Clinical • Numeracy (70% required to pass) Qualified Pharmacist
Background • Numeracy – different competencies • Dispensing • Dose calculation • Infusion rates • Dilutions • Extemporaneous preparation • Formulation conversion • Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)
Background TDM calculations ? ? ? ? Numeracy ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Blended Learning Podcasts
Podcast • Video • Camtasia 6 • Tablet PC Demonstration
‘what can i say, for the first time in 4 yrs, TDM calculations finally made sense to me. thank you Majid and I definitely agree that u deserve some chocolates ’ ‘Thank you Mr. Ali for the podcasts. They are such a great help and time saver. Thanks again. This time, its chocolates for you ’ ‘Thank you I know everyones saying thanks for your podcast help on the site, but i would like to say a big thank you also for all your help, through the whole module’ ‘Brilliant! Thank you for your help. I will get on that straight away. I am just listening to TDM podcasts, I would like to say thanks for taking your time to explain all this, it is excellent and really helpful. I am grateful’
Examination results • Average mark in 2010: 64% (n=81) • Average mark in 2011: 70% (n=118)
Taking this forward... ‘If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow’. – John Dewey, Educational Reformer
Taking this forward… • Extended to other numeracy competencies • Other areas???
Challenges • Resources required • Time • Equipment • Training • Others???