Module 4 question #3
The technologies I analyzed were blogs, newsgroups and power point. I probably chose these technologies because I thought they were more personable and interactive. According to my intelligence test profile my learning style is human contact, communications, cooperation and teamwork. I believe these technologies address that type of learning style the best.
The Adult learning theory focus is that learning is a lifelong process and the learner assumes responsibility for the learning process and use of resources to augment learning. Blogging, newsgroups, the world wide web are all mechanisms for the adult learner to continually use for new information and intellectual growth. The adult learner is assuming responsibility for his or her learning by seeking out those sources and sites that are of interest and then applying what is relevant to their particular learning need.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Module 4 question#2
In a provider patient relationship frequently a Pedagogical learning relationship occurs where the patient assumes the passive role and the provider is the transmitter of knowledge. As a Nurse Practitioner I need to be careful in my teaching so that my patients are not assuming a passive role, but are actively engaged in a two way learning process. Learning theories and learning needs within my sub specialty as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is two fold. In pediatrics you are initially teaching parents about the care of their child, yet at this same time you are incorporating learning theories and learning needs of infants and children and teaching parents how to be developmentally appropriately with their child. Toilet training is a good example of how you are teaching parents about their child’s developmental readiness and learning expectations of the child. Therefore an interactive CD-ROM might first engage the parents in a discussion about how to recognize physiological and cognitive signs of toilet training readiness in their child and then a step by step approach about how 2 and 3 year olds learn. This CD could also have an age appropriate story like presentation about another child’s experiences of learning to use the potty for the child learner.
In a provider patient relationship frequently a Pedagogical learning relationship occurs where the patient assumes the passive role and the provider is the transmitter of knowledge. As a Nurse Practitioner I need to be careful in my teaching so that my patients are not assuming a passive role, but are actively engaged in a two way learning process. Learning theories and learning needs within my sub specialty as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is two fold. In pediatrics you are initially teaching parents about the care of their child, yet at this same time you are incorporating learning theories and learning needs of infants and children and teaching parents how to be developmentally appropriately with their child. Toilet training is a good example of how you are teaching parents about their child’s developmental readiness and learning expectations of the child. Therefore an interactive CD-ROM might first engage the parents in a discussion about how to recognize physiological and cognitive signs of toilet training readiness in their child and then a step by step approach about how 2 and 3 year olds learn. This CD could also have an age appropriate story like presentation about another child’s experiences of learning to use the potty for the child learner.
Module 4 blog questions
Module 4 question #1
Multiple Intelligence test strengths were Interpersonal and Intrapersonal with Bodily Kinesthetic right behind. I guess as a nurse these results shouldn’t be a surprise. Unfortunately as a generation x I did not grow up on computer technology, I still have reservations with computer technology and not receiving that face to face interaction, therefore a more interactive technology would probably augment my learning. I believe stimulating power point presentations and interactive web videos would be two technologies that could help me with my personal learning. These modalities offer auditory and visual cues which would aid in my learning. Also Interpersonal Intelligence shows a need for human contact, communication and cooperation as a preferred learning style so blogging, newsgroups and web ct with active discussions would also address that need and augment my learning.
Multiple Intelligence test strengths were Interpersonal and Intrapersonal with Bodily Kinesthetic right behind. I guess as a nurse these results shouldn’t be a surprise. Unfortunately as a generation x I did not grow up on computer technology, I still have reservations with computer technology and not receiving that face to face interaction, therefore a more interactive technology would probably augment my learning. I believe stimulating power point presentations and interactive web videos would be two technologies that could help me with my personal learning. These modalities offer auditory and visual cues which would aid in my learning. Also Interpersonal Intelligence shows a need for human contact, communication and cooperation as a preferred learning style so blogging, newsgroups and web ct with active discussions would also address that need and augment my learning.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Blog entry module 3
Question#3 INDEX EXPERIENCES
First I must admit that I was a little intimidated by the database process, I believe it was just a confidence mindset, but once I started progressing through the steps I felt a sense of relief and accomplishment. Of course when asked to use google that felt a lot more comfortable and something that I was used to using, but not necessarily for clinical information. However, I believe that one must be more vigilant in monitoring the credibility of the references that appear with a google search. Since this is probably the primary source that patients go to when they want clinical information I need to be aware of information available to the public from this site. The National Guideline clearing house would be another site that I feel is quite user friendly and possibly give patients more credible sources of information. Also I liked the side bar categories such as organizations, measures/tools etc. not only for myself but for patients.
For me personally an info button to retrieve relevant information would be a dream come true. If I had a mechanism to quickly access accurate data specific to patient management I certainly would take advantage of this program. The key words here are quickly and accurate. The reference article discussed such a tool and that in this particular study demonstrated the median retrieval session was 21 seconds and answered the user’s questions 84% of the time. That’s a lot quicker then looking medications up in the PDR! I see this as a cost effective time saving device that could improve patient outcomes without compromising personal interactions. Other areas where I see this type of context-sensitive information being efficient is with patient directed questions and also as a tool that office support help could use to field some of the patient questions and inquiries before needing to utilize the health care provider.
Question#3 INDEX EXPERIENCES
First I must admit that I was a little intimidated by the database process, I believe it was just a confidence mindset, but once I started progressing through the steps I felt a sense of relief and accomplishment. Of course when asked to use google that felt a lot more comfortable and something that I was used to using, but not necessarily for clinical information. However, I believe that one must be more vigilant in monitoring the credibility of the references that appear with a google search. Since this is probably the primary source that patients go to when they want clinical information I need to be aware of information available to the public from this site. The National Guideline clearing house would be another site that I feel is quite user friendly and possibly give patients more credible sources of information. Also I liked the side bar categories such as organizations, measures/tools etc. not only for myself but for patients.
For me personally an info button to retrieve relevant information would be a dream come true. If I had a mechanism to quickly access accurate data specific to patient management I certainly would take advantage of this program. The key words here are quickly and accurate. The reference article discussed such a tool and that in this particular study demonstrated the median retrieval session was 21 seconds and answered the user’s questions 84% of the time. That’s a lot quicker then looking medications up in the PDR! I see this as a cost effective time saving device that could improve patient outcomes without compromising personal interactions. Other areas where I see this type of context-sensitive information being efficient is with patient directed questions and also as a tool that office support help could use to field some of the patient questions and inquiries before needing to utilize the health care provider.
Blog entry module 3
Question # 2 REFERENCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
The chosen reference organizer that I used was EndNote web. Eccles library informed me of this free site without needing to purchase the software. After using this web tool I realized that it would be easier to purchase the software so that I can save my organized references to my personal files. EndNote web was fairly easy to use after I read the tutorial and because I was importing from PubMed it seemed very compatible with that index. The features of the software that I used for this assignment were import, create new folder and manage my folders. I look forward to using the bibliography, and format paper for future research paper assignments. Because I haven’t been in school for quite some time these features seem like they will make the research paper organization and citation requirements much easier, more efficient and less room for error then the old hard copy way that I last used. (Yes, I am aging myself and admitting to being a product from the past) Definitely by organizing the references I will be able to retrieve this information more efficiently. For example when I used the National Guide Clearing house web site I immediately was able to recognize that some of the same references came up because of the alphabetized Author list that I had just compiled on EndNote.
Question # 2 REFERENCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
The chosen reference organizer that I used was EndNote web. Eccles library informed me of this free site without needing to purchase the software. After using this web tool I realized that it would be easier to purchase the software so that I can save my organized references to my personal files. EndNote web was fairly easy to use after I read the tutorial and because I was importing from PubMed it seemed very compatible with that index. The features of the software that I used for this assignment were import, create new folder and manage my folders. I look forward to using the bibliography, and format paper for future research paper assignments. Because I haven’t been in school for quite some time these features seem like they will make the research paper organization and citation requirements much easier, more efficient and less room for error then the old hard copy way that I last used. (Yes, I am aging myself and admitting to being a product from the past) Definitely by organizing the references I will be able to retrieve this information more efficiently. For example when I used the National Guide Clearing house web site I immediately was able to recognize that some of the same references came up because of the alphabetized Author list that I had just compiled on EndNote.
Blog entry module 3
Question# 1 CLINICAL PROBLEM
My choice of clinical problem first was the CHIP program; I searched this because that is what I was doing my fact sheet on for the leadership class and is something that I regularly follow. However the search did not yield 10 pages as needed for the assignment so I then searched Cystic fibrosis which is another interest of mine and which I thought would be useful information to have for the upcoming Genetics class. My choice of index was PubMed. The first search I did with the CHIP program was more difficult to conduct because of the Acronyms it first gave me a lot of scientific data about scientific chip devices. Once I put in the whole program name it was easier but there was also some confusion as a federally funded program. The cystic fibrosis search was definitely straight forward, even when I narrowed the search to such areas as genetics and diagnosis, and management, however, the list was long and still multifaceted. I think the use of PubMed would be reasonable to use for more doing a literature research review and when I wanted a lot of information from multiple sources. However to use this for quick retrieval of information relevant to clinical practice would not be reasonable. Even when I narrowed down my search to include management there was too much information to sift in order to find that one relevant article that may address my specific management inquiry.
Question# 1 CLINICAL PROBLEM
My choice of clinical problem first was the CHIP program; I searched this because that is what I was doing my fact sheet on for the leadership class and is something that I regularly follow. However the search did not yield 10 pages as needed for the assignment so I then searched Cystic fibrosis which is another interest of mine and which I thought would be useful information to have for the upcoming Genetics class. My choice of index was PubMed. The first search I did with the CHIP program was more difficult to conduct because of the Acronyms it first gave me a lot of scientific data about scientific chip devices. Once I put in the whole program name it was easier but there was also some confusion as a federally funded program. The cystic fibrosis search was definitely straight forward, even when I narrowed the search to such areas as genetics and diagnosis, and management, however, the list was long and still multifaceted. I think the use of PubMed would be reasonable to use for more doing a literature research review and when I wanted a lot of information from multiple sources. However to use this for quick retrieval of information relevant to clinical practice would not be reasonable. Even when I narrowed down my search to include management there was too much information to sift in order to find that one relevant article that may address my specific management inquiry.
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