The Future of Online Education for Respiratory Therapy:

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1 The Future of Online Education for Respiratory Therapy: Creating an Effective Learning Environment that Enhances, Intrigues, and Educates Respiratory Students Randy Case MA, RRT-NPS

2 No Conflict of Interest Statement I certify that I have NO affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest (such as honoraria; educational grants; participation in speakers bureaus; membership, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, or other equity interest; and expert testimony or patent-licensing arrangements), or non-financial interest (such as personal or professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this presentation

3 Objectives To gain insight and awareness to advancements in online education for respiratory therapy educators and students. To determine the difficulties often associated with online education and discuss methods and actions to decrease and avoid these difficulties. To establish the importance of online education for respiratory care as we move into a new era of educational development and progression.

4 What is Distance Learning?

5 The History of Distance Education First attempts at distance education date back to 1728, when Caleb Phillips advertised training courses on a new method of Shorthand that would be mailed each week to students. The first actual distance education success came from Sir Isaac Pitman in the 1840 s in which he mailed weekly lessons to his students and they in-turn mailed back their work for critiques.

6 The History of Distance Education During the early 1900 s the idea of distance education expanded and soon after, several Universities incorporated this into their curriculum. Full text books where then mailed to individuals versus weekly lessons. Radio and Television broadcasts were implemented in the 1960 s distance education programs.

7 The History of Distance Education The beginning of the modern day distance education was classified as synchronous learning meaning students met at the same time from different locations. Synchronous learning technologies included WebConferencing, VideoConferencing, Educational Television, Internet Radio, Live Streaming, and Telephone.

8 The New Online Education Long gone are the days of distance education that required lag time delays in connections and video conference lectures on VHS

9 The New Online Education The widespread use of computers and the internet have made distance learning easier and faster. Today, Virtual University Campuses deliver full curriculum online. The capacity of the Internet to support voice, video, text and immersion teaching methods made earlier distinct forms of telephone, videoconferencing, radio, television and text based education somewhat redundant.

10 What Distance Education Students Want the Most Affordability #1 Concern for the Entering RRT to BSRC Online Student Flexibility Ability to Work Ahead Made Aware of Deadlines and Due Dates Well Ahead of Time

11 Functionality Organized Understandale Navigatable Accesibility What Distance Education Students Want the Most Online RT Students Work 12 Hour Shifts Days/Nights They Need to Be Able to Access the Portal at All Times

12 What Distance Education Students Want the Most Interaction Students want a professor who will interact with them. Discussion Boards Feedback on Assignments

13 Best Apps, Tools, and Services for Online Education Coursera Online Portal that allows students to audit classes which provides a readymade way to learn online and see the benefits of online education firsthand.

14 Best Apps, Tools, and Services for Online Education LiveBinders - The best way to collect resources and organize them online. This tool is great for students and it also allows educators to share resources with peers or students with ease. Prezi Virtual Whiteboard that Transforms Your Presentations Turnitin Great for Papers! We will talk about this in a minute

15 Best Apps, Tools, and Services for Online Education RubiStar A free tool that helps teachers create quality rubrics in short order. Save your rubrics online so you can gain access to them from any computer. mybrainshark This site can help you to create great online courses and presentations by taking the mystery out of processes such as adding voice to PowerPoint, narrating documents, uploading, and producing Podcasts.

16 Best Apps, Tools, and Services for Online Education Schoology An innovative solution for teachers who want to improve their methods for teaching and to organize course content in a more effective manner. The site gives tools so teachers may work from ipads and iphones as well.

17 Best Apps, Tools, and Services for Online Education Classroom A social network for anyone who is interested in participative technologies and their uses in the classroom. 70,000 participants in this community-supported network share experiences, tips, and resources for digital classroom excellence. Respondus - Provides assessment tools for online learning systems and helps reinforce different educational aspects

18 Best Apps, Tools, and Services for Online Education QualityMatters - A quality assurance company for online educational materials and ensures that the content used online meets minimum requirements and helps make elearning a higher quality experience for teachers and students alike. Free Technology for Teachers This site is true to its word educators can use anything found on this award-winning site in their classrooms, including free apps, guides, and tutorials.

19 Best Apps, Tools, and Services for Online Education YouTube. Use for Class Project Presentations, Learning Videos, etc. Just verify for accuracy Skype & FaceTime Great for communicating on a more personal level with your distance students from all over the world.

20 A Teacher s Fear of Online Education

21 But Isn t Cheating Easier With Online Education A Lot of People Cheat. A Few People Cheat a Lot.

22 But Isn t Cheating Easier With Online Education According to Concordia University Researchers, Online Students Are Not More Likely to Violate Rules and Cheat Than Their On-Campus Counterparts 40% Admitted to Cheating on Online Quizzes 13% Admitted to Cheating on Research Papers 13% Admitted to Cheating on Online Discussions

23 But Isn t Cheating Easier With Online Education According to Research Conducted by Don McCabe for the Center of Academic Integrity, a 2005 study of over 18,000 undergraduate university on-campus students revealed that: 58% Admitted to Cheating on Tests & Quizzes 33% Admitted to Cheating on Written Assignments 90% of Those that Cheated Never Felt Worried About Getting Caught

24 How to Decrease Online Cheating Proctoring Companies such as ProctorU, ProctorFree, and Kryterion use Webcams to Watch Students Faces, Movements, and Computer Screens While They are Taking Examinations Students are Required to Show Identification as Proof of the Individual Taking the Examination

25 Plagiarism Detection Software How to Decrease Online Cheating Turnitin and Ithenticate are just a few of the many examples of software that scans vast amounts of web content to determine whether a student s work matches existing material. Most that are caught are not intentionally cheating. They don t understand how to correctly cite and utilize resources. In essence, it becomes a good learning opportunity for the student.

26 Biometric Technology & Software How to Decrease Online Cheating Proctortrack software uses facial recognition technology, biometrics and machine learning to generate scans of the student s face, knuckles and ID. Additionally, it continuously monitors the user s mouse, keyboard, monitor, browser, webcam and microphone to detect if someone else is taking the test in place of the student or if the student is using any unauthorized resources to cheat.

27 How to Decrease Online Cheating Keystroke Recognition Devices There are also Keystroke Recognition Devices where students are required to do typing exercises in which the computer measures the speed and rhythm of their typing. Officials can then monitor the typing in later assignments to see if the patterns match up. Common Sense Professors are great for simply recognizing authentic material. We watch for drastic changes in work and writing skills.

28 Warning Signs of Online Degree Scam Accreditation Status is Murky Look for Regional Accreditation Look Up Accreditation Status Earning the Degree is Too Fast or Easy These are Red Lights and Warning Bells Legitimate Schools Have Specific Credit Requirements If it Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is! Name Seems Strangely Prestigious or Vaguely Familiar Look up the School and Verify it s Existence Don t be Duped by Harvard Technological University

29 Warning Signs of Online Degree Scam Program Requires Money, Money, Money Up-Front Beware if the School Requires a Huge Financial Commitment Upfront! No Evidence of Student Services Legit Schools Should Have Student Tech Support Student Advising Student Library Services An Address is Hard to Pinpoint Be on Guard if a Physical Campus or Business Address is not Available

30 Warning Signs of Online Degree Scam A Ton of Pressure to Enroll Anticipate the Worst if the School Rep Will Not Leave You Alone If You are Uncomfortable and They Won t Take No for an Answer RUN!!!!

31 Warning Signs of Online Degree Scam

32 Warning Signs of Online Degree Scam The bottom line is try not to get OVERWHELMED! Talk to others that have received their degree via distance education. Call different schools and ask to speak with the actual Respiratory Care Advisors and Professors

33 Where Does Distance Education Stand With RT 2003 Study by Ellen Becker 1444 RT Managers & Directors Surveyed Regarding the Education of Their Therapists 70% Preferred Hiring Experienced RRTs With a Bachelor Degree

34 Where Does Distance Education Stand With RT 2013 Study by Ellen Becker 60% Felt That a Bachelor Completion Program Online Was Equivalent to Face to Face 75% Felt That Graduate Level Online Programs Would be Beneficial for Managers, Directors, Clinical Specialists & Educators.

35 So, What is the Future of Online Education for Respiratory Therapy Undoubtedly, to gain the full understanding and skills of a respiratory therapist, students must utilize faceto-face interactions in the classroom. Similarly, clinical training is essential to learning the advanced skills, knowledge, and necessary time management practices of a respiratory therapists.

36 So, What is the Future of Online Education for Respiratory Therapy However, Online distance learning for baccalaureate and higher degrees in respiratory care is continuing to develop and grow. As we see more health care facilities require bachelor prepared therapists for entry level positions, we will see continued growth in online BSRC completion programs.

37 One of the Other Greatest Benefits To Online Education

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44 References Hopper KB. Education, Teleconferencing, and Distance Learning in Respiratory Care. Respiratory Care, 2004; 49(4); McCabe, Don. Center for Academic Integrity Research. June, Retrieved from Rivera JC, Rice ML. A Comparison of Student Outcomes & Satisfaction Between Traditional and Web Based Course Offerings. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2002;5(3). Simonson M, Smaldino S, Albright M. Teaching and Learning at a Dis - tance: Foundations of Distance Education. 2nd ed. Columbus (OH): Merril Prentice Hall; p. 64-9, Strickland SL. Strickland, S. Understanding Successful Characteristics of Distance Learners. Respiratory Care Education Annual,2007;16:31-37 Welker J, Berardino L. Blended Learning: Understanding the Middle Ground Between Traditional Classroom and Fully Online Instruction. Journal of EducationalTechnology Systems. 2005;34(1):33-55.

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