implementing a pda requirement: the good, the bad, and the successful may 12, 2005 - spring csg...
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Implementing a PDA Requirement: The Good,
the Bad, and the Successful
Implementing a PDA Requirement: The Good,
the Bad, and the Successful
May 12, 2005 - Spring CSG Meeting
Brian Boston
Georgetown University
May 12, 2005 - Spring CSG Meeting
Brian Boston
Georgetown University
School of Medicine Key FactsSchool of Medicine Key Facts
700 Medical Students No student computer requirement Medical library is central technology
provider Wi-Fi network on campus Clinical sites off-campus Physicians using handheld devices
700 Medical Students No student computer requirement Medical library is central technology
provider Wi-Fi network on campus Clinical sites off-campus Physicians using handheld devices
Pre-PDA RequirementPre-PDA Requirement
“Unofficial” requirement PDA potpourri PDA station Limited support and training Device recommendations
“Unofficial” requirement PDA potpourri PDA station Limited support and training Device recommendations
Pre-PDA Requirement IssuesPre-PDA Requirement Issues
Difficult to support multiple devices Syncing personal information on public
PC Application installation is time intensive Device funding not allocated Varying levels of student PDA
adoption/use Lack of driving purpose
Difficult to support multiple devices Syncing personal information on public
PC Application installation is time intensive Device funding not allocated Varying levels of student PDA
adoption/use Lack of driving purpose
Why a PDA Requirement?Why a PDA Requirement?
Meet LCME student clinical encounter requirement
Further informatics curriculum objectives
Manage support issues Lower student costs Formalize institutional commitment
Meet LCME student clinical encounter requirement
Further informatics curriculum objectives
Manage support issues Lower student costs Formalize institutional commitment
Patient and Clinical Encounter SystemPatient and Clinical Encounter System
Components of PDA RequirementComponents of PDA Requirement
Make the case Set timeline and notify users Select hardware Purchase devices Deploy software Provide support/training
Make the case Set timeline and notify users Select hardware Purchase devices Deploy software Provide support/training
Making the CaseMaking the Case
School of Medicine formed Informatics PDA Committee
Committee coordinated with Information Services
Committee drafted formal PDA Requirement stating need
Committee on Medical Education approved plan
School of Medicine formed Informatics PDA Committee
Committee coordinated with Information Services
Committee drafted formal PDA Requirement stating need
Committee on Medical Education approved plan
Setting Timeline and Notifying UsersSetting Timeline and Notifying Users
Requirement must be in place in year prior to be included in financial aid
Notified users well in advance of mandatory device
Distributed PDAs to 2nd-year students in March
Students used devices in spring course prior to 3rd-year clinical rotations
Requirement must be in place in year prior to be included in financial aid
Notified users well in advance of mandatory device
Distributed PDAs to 2nd-year students in March
Students used devices in spring course prior to 3rd-year clinical rotations
Selecting HardwareSelecting Hardware
Why Palm Tungsten C?
PACE ran best on this Palm
PDA with Wi-Fi, SD slot, and keyboard
IMAP SSL email Within price range Familiarity with device History of supporting
Palm OS
Why Palm Tungsten C?
PACE ran best on this Palm
PDA with Wi-Fi, SD slot, and keyboard
IMAP SSL email Within price range Familiarity with device History of supporting
Palm OS
Purchasing DevicesPurchasing Devices
Device cost part of student technology fee Included in student financial aid package PDA Bundle:
Tungsten C SD Card Palm Extended Warranty Medical Dictionary
Reduced price through volume discounts (CDWG, PalmOne, and Stedman’s)
Device cost part of student technology fee Included in student financial aid package PDA Bundle:
Tungsten C SD Card Palm Extended Warranty Medical Dictionary
Reduced price through volume discounts (CDWG, PalmOne, and Stedman’s)
Deploying SoftwareDeploying Software
Used CardBackup for installing software Capture image of PDA applications on
master device to an SD card Retain application configurations Select applications to backup Quick and easy restoring of backup Shareware No advance setup of hardware needed
Used CardBackup for installing software Capture image of PDA applications on
master device to an SD card Retain application configurations Select applications to backup Quick and easy restoring of backup Shareware No advance setup of hardware needed
Providing Support/TrainingProviding Support/Training
Library created help guides for PDA support site
Library distributed quick start guide with PDAs
Information Services posted instructions for configuring email
Library offered drop-in help sessions Students shared tips among each other
Library created help guides for PDA support site
Library distributed quick start guide with PDAs
Information Services posted instructions for configuring email
Library offered drop-in help sessions Students shared tips among each other
Keys to SuccessKeys to Success
Assess need in light of curricular goals Identify driving application/purpose Integrate with institutional applications
(email, calendar) Limit platforms/devices Test hardware/software Tailor support/training
Assess need in light of curricular goals Identify driving application/purpose Integrate with institutional applications
(email, calendar) Limit platforms/devices Test hardware/software Tailor support/training
Future Goals/Options Future Goals/Options
Evaluate new devices Review/evaluate Wi-Fi access Integrate PACE with LDAP Add content channels Facilitate faculty adoption of PDAs Investigate Blackboard PDA version Offer course lecture podcasts
Evaluate new devices Review/evaluate Wi-Fi access Integrate PACE with LDAP Add content channels Facilitate faculty adoption of PDAs Investigate Blackboard PDA version Offer course lecture podcasts
Website/ContactWebsite/Contact
Dahlgren Library PDA Site:http://dml.georgetown.edu/pda
Contact:Brian BostonAcademic Technology Coordinator, Medical CenterCenter for New Designs in Learning & ScholarshipGeorgetown [email protected]
Dahlgren Library PDA Site:http://dml.georgetown.edu/pda
Contact:Brian BostonAcademic Technology Coordinator, Medical CenterCenter for New Designs in Learning & ScholarshipGeorgetown [email protected]