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Distance Learning in Response to the 6 I ’ s:

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:

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  1. 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

  2. The 6 I’s (5 + 1) Innovation Quality Improvement Systems Integration Interdisciplinary Investments Impact

  3. Distance Learning First Friday Webinar Series Interdisciplinary Professional Training and Systems Integration: February 1, 2013 Impact and Investments: March 1, 2013

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. Hot Trends • Mobile Technology • Gamification – add link here http://www.trainingindustry.com/learning-technologies/articles/4-trends-in-online-training-elearning-in-2012.aspx

  7. Hot Trends • Bite-Size e-Learning • Social Collaboration http://www.trainingindustry.com/learning-technologies/articles/4-trends-in-online-training-elearning-in-2012.aspx

  8. Target Audience • Who is listening?

  9. Target Audience – Generational Differences • Baby Boomers • Gen Xers • Millennials (Gen Y) • Post-Millenials

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Benefits for Learners related to Evidenced-based Practice

  14. Barriers for Learners related to Evidenced-based Practice

  15. Challenges for Faculty

  16. 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.

  17. How do we know they learned something?

  18. Case Study

  19. 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

  20. 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

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