cutting edge: use of tablet pc enhancing interactive learning in the classroom and the community
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Presenters:
Kathleen W. Esper MS, RNAnn Marie Knoerl MSN, RN, BCRita A. Moulton, PhD, MPH, RN, CNA,BCPhillip Olla, PhDPhyllis Brenner, PhD, RN,CNA, BC
Madonna UniversityCollege of Nursing and HealthLivonia, Michigan
Presentation Objectives
Describe effective use of Tablet PC to teach Community Health Nursing concepts.
Identify Tablet PC/Software applications for effective/learning.
Value the power of interactive technology as a learning strategy.
Community Based BSN Curriculum
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Community Engagement Classification
Upper division-4 semesters
Assigned to one Community Partnership for nursing program CHN clinical
Curriculum Goals
Engage in therapeutic interventions to optimize a specific population's health status.
Demonstrate effective communication abilities Discern appropriate CHN roles within various
community situations Integrate community empowerment in selected
aspects of Community Health Nursing
(Model: “Community as Partner” Anderson and McFarland, 2008)
Microsoft Research Grant
Fall 2006
10 student PC Gateway tablets purchased
1 Faculty PC Tablet with software options
Classroom Use
Epidemiology Class in Tech rooms using PC tablets (3-4 students to a computer)
E-pen filler software created interactive worksheets focusing on calculating rates specific to partnership populations Ability to compare vital statistics rates
among partnerships
Community Application
Interactive health promotion modules created based on identified partnership needs:
Using Food Pyramid/ Reading Food Labels Childhood Obesity/ Physical Activity Nutrition in Pregnancy Post-partum Depression Infant Mortality/Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diabetes
The picture above represents the new food pyramid. This module is designed to teach you about healthy food choices.
Lessons Learned
Benefits: SUSTAINABILITY Visual - Kinesthetic learning Ability to be creative/personalize Enhanced relationship with School of
Business Well received by community
partnerships Exposure to current technology
Lessons Learned
Barriers: University Web systems down Large groups More computers needed Need adequate outlet capacity Check copyright for clip-art Time for interdisciplinary collaboration
Outcomes
Interactive learning strategy Sustainability Cost effective Multidisciplinary Adaptable Use of current technology
Making a Difference! Technology in Community/Public Health Nursing Education
The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number !
Contacts
Kathleen Esper: [email protected]
734-432-5484
Ann Marie Knoerl: [email protected]
Dr. Rita Moulton: [email protected]