“where there’s a will, there’s a way:” developing e-learning from the perspective of two...
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“Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way:” Developing E-
learning From the Perspective of Two Generalists
Audrey Kuntz, EdD, RNVanderbilt University Medical Center
Jim Bills, EdDVanderbilt University School of Medicine
Overview
I. Why We Did It
II. Planning/Execution
III. Obstacles
IV. Resulting Product
- Both good and not-so-good
V. Lessons Learned
I. Why We Did It(Our Task)
- Create an e-learning seminar for grant trainees - Develop content based upon grant objectives- Tailor it to a wide range of roles/capabilities- Disseminate it via the most effective method
II. Planning/Execution
Committee developed individual lesson objectives for each of four modules
Observed almost 100 real-world PACU handoffs, resulting in 10 scripted scenarios
Selected a developer friendly software application and SCORM compliant.
Utilized one of two university-subscribed
LMSs to deliver content.
III. Obstacles
Learners’ wide range of experience and education levels (one size had to fit all)
Wide variety of workstations, many with unique software, browsers, and capabilities
Learners had limited free time to view the required lesson prior to training sessions
Host LMS minimally familiar with chosen software and functionality
Volume of LMS and house-wide usage affected stability
LMS severed switch of lesson location
IV. Results
A four-module multimedia e-learning course which provided: The greatest flexibility for learners’ time via use
of bookmarking feature Utilization of “forcing” function to ensure
completion of all module components before moving to next module
Tracking of time and completion of individual learners as well as generation of global reports
V. Lessons Learned-Positive Features-
Relevance to PACU communication issues
V. Lessons Learned -Positive Features-
Flexibility in being able to review/complete the modules as time permitted
V. Lessons Learned -Positive Features-
- The value of teaching roles / responsibilities
V. Lessons Learned -Positive Features-
- Realism of videotaped vignettes
V. Lessons Learned - Not so positive-
Firewalls on workstations impeded viewing Total length of four modules (45 minutes) Lag between problems being identified,
troubleshooting and resolution
V. Lessons Learned - Not so positive-
Firewalls on workstations impede viewing Total length of four modules (45 minutes) Lag between problems being identified,
troubleshooting and resolution Organization’s clinical and administration
workstation fleet in different life stages – No central overseer of functionality
Summary
Keep lessons short Choose an authoring platform that is easy to use
and complex enough to provide interaction with the learner
Evaluate relative merits of software/LMS interfaces Be prepared to learn as you go regarding limitations
in computer workstations “Test, test, test”
Be prepared to learn!
Acknowledgments
To the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for its generous funding of STRAIT
To Matt Weinger, MD, Principle Investigator of “Simulation Training for Rapid Assessment and Improved Teamwork (STRAIT)” Grant
To Buz Harrison, videographer and editor extraordinaire
