8/05/2010. Graduate Nursing Programs at the University of South Carolina. Online Role Play Activities for Developing Oral.

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1 Online Role Play Activities for Developing Oral Presentation Proficiency Joan Culley PhD, MPH, RN, CWON Vera Polyakova Norwood MEd College of Nursing University of South Carolina Graduate Nursing Programs at the University of South Carolina MSN and DNP degrees and NP certificate program are delivered primarily online PhD degree is being adapted for online delivery Course Objectives: Apply computer literacy and information literacy skills to the healthcare setting. Evaluate the ways in which health care data, information, andknowledge influence thedesignofinformation information and decision support systems. Use appropriate ethical, regulatory and legal standards when using, selecting and evaluating information systems. Additional Objectives: Develop collaborative skills and oral presentation proficiency 1

2 Who are the students? DNP, PhD, MSN and NP certificate students Different generations Fall 2009: Geographically dispersed 21 students Work full time or part time Varying levels of professional experience Multiple family responsibilities Asynchronous online learning What skills do students develop? Text based communication Asynchronous discussion Collaborative writing Online search skills Multimedia applications Synchronous oral presentation skills Falling through the cracks? 2

3 How We Approached This Need Design and implement a synchronous activity simulating a real world context of presenting and defending a proposal in front of a management team Authentic learning focuses on real world complex problems and their solutions, using role play exercises, problem based activities, case studies and participation in communities of practice. (Lombardi, 2007, p.2) Learning Objectives Synthesize course concepts and apply them in a real world context Use appropriate ethical, regulatory and legal standards when using, selecting and evaluating information systems And also: Develop collaborative skills and oral presentation proficiency 3

4 Activities Multimedia Proposal for Q&A Clinical/Administrative Session Presentation with of the Proposal Software the Management Application Team You have been asked by your current (real or imagined) organization to identify, implement and evaluate an information technology solution to solve an identified problem. Prepare a proposal to be submitted to your employer. Technologies Adobe Connect Blackboard Supportive Learning Environment 4

5 Course Weekly Guides Readings Learning activities Assignments Due dates Links to resources Instructor s comments Technology Guides and Technical Support Getting Started Week 1 Activities Explore the course site Read the Syllabus Introduce yourself to the Class Meet tyour Team Write a Team Contract Develop a Team Wiki Sign up for a Leadership Term Assess your own technology competencies 5

6 IS Teams and Team Wikis The Instructor s Role Teaching Presence guide, mentor, role model, cheerleader, conflict mediator, adviser, consultant Providing Feedback in Multiple Formats Discussion board Assignment rubrics Audio/video d / d recordings Week 5 Feedback 6

7 Asking for Student Feedback I am learning 2 less than in the classroom 19 responsesp 7 about the same 10 more than in the classroom Very interesting course. The readings are appropriate and I enjoy them. Except for the amount of work, I am REALLY enjoying this course. Using Student Feedback to Improve the Course Comments from Midterm Evaluations Students: I posted a short video related to the feedback from the Midterm Evaluations under Weeks 7 8 in Weekly Course Guides. Based on the feedback I have made several modifications in course requirements for Weeks 9, You can find these modifications under the Weekly Course Guides tab for Weeks 9, Please let me know if you have any questions. Joan Meeting Students for Project Consultations Prepare an agenda for a live web consultation and a set of questions that you would like for me to answer. These are your meetings, not mine. 7

8 Projects Completed! Proposals and Multimedia Presentations Developing Oral Presentation Proficiency Meeting with the Management Team So Was This Activity Effective? 8

9 Evaluating the Experience Student Perspective It mimicked I thought the real final life presentations proposal and mock really proposal faithfully. review served their goals well. The process The simulated presentation the intensity development of being was grilled a good and learning experience. having to defend However, your the conclusions difficulties in associated a proposal. with It was the the online longest communication 20 minutes (i.e. I have Web conference) experienced was recently, frustrating. but I think the experience is a useful one. It resembled a lot of The professional biggest drawback experiences is the required current technology. professionally Conference of nurses, calling such as is facing so much a research better than or mock what we can review accomplish committee with the to defend breeze research meeting. articles I'll bet or there proposals are better and options. candidate/phd defense. Advice to Future Students Actively participate. Take the time to complete the readings and reflect on the application to your practice or position in academia. This is also a great opportunity to work as a member of a team. Be considerate of the timelines for each activity and enjoy the new knowledge. Don't work full time and take 3 DNP classes when you take NURS

10 Faculty Perspective Our Lessons Learned Be very specific about the project requirements Provide reliable technical support and multiple opportunities to practice with technology Closely monitor collaborative work process Provide and solicit feedback Model expected behaviors Faculty engagement throughout the course is critical! Questions? Comments? 26 th Annual Distance Teaching and Learning Conference Joan Culleyy Vera Polyakova Norwood August 5, 2010 College of Nursing University of South Carolina 10