Implementation of podcasts
T he implementation of the podcast will be a challenge due to resource limit and lack of access to internet at the training centre. however, students will still be sensitized about the new idea, until such a time that the centre has accessible internet. during the implementation, the intructions for students will be as follow:
Phase I
1. Students will be given the blog address
2. A short lecture on how to use a blog for orientation of students will be offered
3.The blog will be limited to students for a particular course. No students will be allowed to give the blog address to other centres 's participation.
4. All students will have to post their ideas on the blog; this will be phase one. the purpose is to ensure that all students can post a question and comment, assignmentetc.
Phase 2
1. Students will be divided into groups
2. Each group will be given a case study, problem solving etc, to work on during their clinical placement.
3. posting will be done one each week. Feedback will be given
4. A deadline for posting will be set
Evaluation
Formative assessment will be done every end of the each week. continous assessment will assist in students' interaction in learning.
Sunday, 27 October 2013
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Needs assessment and design for e-learning
Introduction
E-learning is a strategy which aids to the traditional methods of learning and teaching. it is useful in any course any time. However, in remote areas with limited resources and lack of internet access , it becomes a hurdle to learners and teachers. the training centre have one room , which has internet, used for DVC session. The resource centre (library) does not have internet which the students could easily access.
Needs Assessment and analysis
I assessed the needs by asking students questions about facebook usage in teaching and learning. The questions were as follows: 1: how many have access are on facebook? 2: how many have cellphones with internet?/how many have access to internet? 3: how many knows how to sign in with facebook?
Responses were : out of 58 students, 25 are using facebook, 26 are not using facebook, 7 were absent from class, could not participate; 27 have access to internet, 31 have no access to internet; 26 know how to use facebook. 3 volunteered to teach those who do not know how to use facebook. Majority of the students liked the idea of using facebook as a teaching strategy.
According to above results, It means that quiet a number of students could not access internet which makes it diffcult to use the proposed strategy. The option is to use podcast. this tool is selected for its benefits and availability with the use of the DVC room.
How it can be used: to post lessons, post problem solving quizzes, case studies and feedback from students and teacher, questions and answers
When to use it: during clinical placement when students are away from class. it could be also used when I am attending workshops, conferences or meetings.
E-learning is a strategy which aids to the traditional methods of learning and teaching. it is useful in any course any time. However, in remote areas with limited resources and lack of internet access , it becomes a hurdle to learners and teachers. the training centre have one room , which has internet, used for DVC session. The resource centre (library) does not have internet which the students could easily access.
Needs Assessment and analysis
I assessed the needs by asking students questions about facebook usage in teaching and learning. The questions were as follows: 1: how many have access are on facebook? 2: how many have cellphones with internet?/how many have access to internet? 3: how many knows how to sign in with facebook?
Responses were : out of 58 students, 25 are using facebook, 26 are not using facebook, 7 were absent from class, could not participate; 27 have access to internet, 31 have no access to internet; 26 know how to use facebook. 3 volunteered to teach those who do not know how to use facebook. Majority of the students liked the idea of using facebook as a teaching strategy.
According to above results, It means that quiet a number of students could not access internet which makes it diffcult to use the proposed strategy. The option is to use podcast. this tool is selected for its benefits and availability with the use of the DVC room.
How it can be used: to post lessons, post problem solving quizzes, case studies and feedback from students and teacher, questions and answers
When to use it: during clinical placement when students are away from class. it could be also used when I am attending workshops, conferences or meetings.
Sunday, 6 October 2013
ADDIE's model
New strategies for teaching
I want to teach using podcasts and facebook. The two identified tools can be useful to students. I chose the two tools because they can be easily accessed by students. currently the training centre does not have WIFI to accommodate all students to use internet in the resource centre. Internet can only be accessed in the Digital Conference room, which students can be invited to come for DVC session. I also chose facebook because most of the students are using facebook on their cellphones. These tools will be used as tutorials during my absence and when committed with meetings at workplace.
Aim: to introduce elearning at the centre and able to use resources which are available to enhance teaching and learning.
Challenges: how to use the podcast in teaching; some students may not have enough credit to access internet on their phones and that they are not allowed to carry or use phones when they are in clinical environments.
Action: I have to introduce the idea to the head of the training centre and promote the intergration of elearning in our teaching strategies. I have to acquaint myself to the use of podcasts, so that I may able to create a better teaching of students. Students will be encouraged to use their phones at their own time. I trust that it will help the students learn better. Cooperative learning will also be enhanced, since some of them are challenged with IT like me.
New strategies for teaching
I want to teach using podcasts and facebook. The two identified tools can be useful to students. I chose the two tools because they can be easily accessed by students. currently the training centre does not have WIFI to accommodate all students to use internet in the resource centre. Internet can only be accessed in the Digital Conference room, which students can be invited to come for DVC session. I also chose facebook because most of the students are using facebook on their cellphones. These tools will be used as tutorials during my absence and when committed with meetings at workplace.
Aim: to introduce elearning at the centre and able to use resources which are available to enhance teaching and learning.
Challenges: how to use the podcast in teaching; some students may not have enough credit to access internet on their phones and that they are not allowed to carry or use phones when they are in clinical environments.
Action: I have to introduce the idea to the head of the training centre and promote the intergration of elearning in our teaching strategies. I have to acquaint myself to the use of podcasts, so that I may able to create a better teaching of students. Students will be encouraged to use their phones at their own time. I trust that it will help the students learn better. Cooperative learning will also be enhanced, since some of them are challenged with IT like me.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)