Clinical Skills Development in the Virtual Learning Environment

2022 ◽  
pp. 265-297
Author(s):  
Erini S. Serag-Bolos ◽  
Liza Barbarello Andrews ◽  
Jennifer Beall ◽  
Kelly A. Lempicki ◽  
Aimon C. Miranda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Delivery Methods ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Modalities ◽  
Student Learning Objectives ◽  
Rapid Transition

The rapid transition to distance learning in response to the unexpected SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic led to disruption of clinical skills development, which are typically conducted face-to-face. Consequently, faculty adapted their courses, using a multitude of active learning modalities, to meet student learning objectives in the didactic and experiential settings. Strategies and considerations to implement innovative delivery methods and address potential challenges are elucidated. Furthermore, integration of a layered learning approach may allow for more broad perspectives and allow additional interactions and feedback, which is especially necessary in the virtual environment.

scholarly journals Using Real-Time Data to Develop and Improve Teaching of Clinical Skills in Virtual Nursing Simulation Laboratories During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins ◽  
Philippa Marriott ◽  
Annie Tuddenham ◽  
Joanne Martin
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Graduate Entry ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Nursing Simulation ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
Feedback Data

During COVID-19 pandemic public health measures, face-to-face simulation laboratories were cancelled. A rapid transition to online teaching environments required staff and students to rapid upskilling in digital literacy. The purpose of this article is to describe a model of virtual nursing simulation laboratory implemented in graduate entry to practice Master’s nursing program to teach clinical skills. The model used cloud-based communication app Zoom and real time feedback data to improve content delivery, student engagement and confidence in skill development. This model was co-designed with the student cohort to ensure students, as stakeholders, had a voice in having their education needs met during these challenging times.

scholarly journals Making a Tough Choice: Teacher Target-Setting and Student Achievement in a Teacher Performance System Using Student Learning Objectives

AERA Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 233285842097977
Author(s):  
Allison Atteberry ◽  
Sarah E. LaCour
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
The United States ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Target Setting ◽  
Student Learning Objectives ◽  
Performance System ◽  
Better Than

The use of student learning objectives (SLOs) as part of teacher performance systems has gained traction quickly in the United States, yet little is known about how teachers select specific students’ learning goals. When teachers are evaluated—and sometimes compensated—based on whether their students meet the very objectives the teachers set at the start of the year, there may be an incentive to set low targets. SLO systems rely on teachers’ willingness and ability to set appropriately ambitious SLOs. We describe teachers’ SLO target-setting behavior in one school-district. We document the accuracy/ambitiousness of targets and find that teachers regularly set targets that students did not meet. We also find that, within the same year, a student’s spring test scores tend to be higher on the assessments for which they received higher targets. This raises the intriguing possibility that receiving higher targets might cause students to perform better than they otherwise would have.

Expert consensus on Didactic Clinical Skills Development for orthodontic curricula

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Lea S. Ferrer ◽  
Christopher Van Ness ◽  
Laura R. Iwasaki ◽  
Jeffrey C. Nickel ◽  
Shankar Rengasamy Venugopalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Expert Consensus ◽  
Skills Development

scholarly journals Learning in lockdown: A case study in rapid transition to remote teaching

2021 ◽  
pp. 026638212098473
Author(s):  
Jela Webb
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Education ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Corporate Sector ◽  
Face Model ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
New Ways Of Working ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
Remote Learning

Disruption is the by-word for 2020. Across the globe organisations have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns, which accelerated new ways of working and learning. In this article, I share my experience of transitioning from a face-to-face model of delivering post-graduate education to a remote learning model. I reflect on how the corporate sector might learn from my experience as it considers re-skilling and up-skilling the workforce to meet the demands faced by a changing jobs landscape.

Cross-disciplinary perspectives on the transition to remote education

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjstel-2020-000814
Author(s):  
Natasha Houghton ◽  
Will Houstoun ◽  
Sophie Yates ◽  
Bill Badley ◽  
Roger Kneebone
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Direct Patient Contact ◽  
Enhanced Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the cancellation of clinical attachments and face-to-face teaching at medical schools across the world. Experiential learning—through simulation or direct patient contact—is essential for the development of clinical skills and procedural knowledge. Adapting this type of teaching for remote delivery is a major challenge for undergraduate medical education. It is also an opportunity for innovation in technology enhanced learning and prompts educators to embrace new ways of thinking. In this article, the authors explored how educators from different disciplines (medicine, music and performing arts) are using technology to enhance practical skills-based learning remotely.The authors, five experienced educators from different fields (surgery, medicine, music and magic), jointly documented the transition to technology enhanced remote teaching through a series of five structured conversations. Drawing from literature on distance learning in medicine and professional experience in education, the authors identified seven practice-enhancing recommendations for optimising teaching of procedural knowledge and skills. These are: (1) make a virtue out of necessity; (2) actively manage your environment; (3) make expectations clear; (4) embrace purposeful communication; (5) use digital resources; (6) be prepared for things to go wrong and (7) personalise the approach. The authors argue that widening the discourse in technology enhanced learning to include cross-disciplinary perspectives adds richness and depth to discussions. This article demonstrates a cross-disciplinary approach to addressing challenges in technology-enhanced medical education.

Use of simulation based technology in pre-clinical years improves confidence and satisfaction among medical students

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Muhammad Bilal Mirza ◽  
Anjiya Sulaiman ◽  
Satwat Hashmi ◽  
Samar Zaki ◽  
Rehana Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Objective: To determine perception of medical students about learning from integrated simulated clinical skills sessions in Respiration and Circulation module of Year 1 undergraduate medical curriculum at Aga Khan University. Subjects & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Centre for Innovation in Medical Education, Aga Khan University (AKU) from July 2018 to February 2019. Integrated clinical skills session involves use of a combination of live simulated patient and mechanical simulator to teach clinical skills.  These sessions were conducted in Respiration and Circulation Module of MBBS Year I curriculum after which quantitative data was collected by a questionnaire that assessed usefulness of integrated clinical skills teaching method and confidence gained by students. The responses acquired were assessed on a Likert scale ranging from 1-5, (strongly agree -strongly disagree).  Descriptive analysis was performed. A focused group discussion (FGD) with students and an in-depth interview with a facilitator conducting the clinical skills sessions was arranged. Simple verbatim transcription of FGD recordings and thematic analyses was executed. Results: Quantitative analysis showed that more than 90% of the students believed integrated sessions were effective in acquiring the learning objectives and found them enjoyable and motivating. 80% expressed confidence that they had accomplished learning objectives and felt they have learned practical clinical skills. Qualitative analysis revealed that these sessions enhanced understanding of subject matter and student engagement during sessions. Conclusion: Integrated clinical skills sessions improved student interest, engagement and promoted student confidence. It should be implemented in undergraduate medical teaching curriculum. Continuous...

Teaching Tip: Designing Flipped Classrooms to Enhance Learning in the Clinical Skills Laboratory

2021 ◽  
pp. e20210043
Author(s):  
Sarah Baillie ◽  
Annelies Decloedt ◽  
Molly Frendo Londgren
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Time ◽  
Skills Laboratory ◽  
The Face ◽  
Expected Benefits ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Effective Use

Flipped classroom is an educational technique in which content is delivered online for students to study at their own pace in preparation for in-class learning. Benefits include increased flexibility, enhanced student engagement and satisfaction, and more effective use of time spent during face-to-face teaching. However, the development and implementation of flipped classroom teaching are also associated with challenges, including time required to develop learning materials and getting students to engage with the preparatory work. This teaching tip describes a structured approach to designing and implementing the flipped classroom approach for clinical skills to allow a greater focus on practicing the hands-on skills and the provision of feedback during the laboratory session. First, the rationale for flipping the classroom and the expected benefits should be considered. On a practical level, decisions need to be made about what to include in the flipped component, how it will complement the face-to-face class, and how the resources will be created. In the design phase, adopting a structured template and aligning with established pedagogical principles is helpful. A well-designed flipped classroom motivates learners by including different elements such as quality educational media (e.g., videos), the opportunity to self-assess, and well-defined connections to relevant knowledge and skills. Student engagement with the flipped material can be promoted through different strategies such as clear communication to manage student expectations and adapting the delivery of the face-to-face component. Finally, gathering feedback and evaluating the initiative are important to inform future improvements.

COVID-19 Effects on Communication Course and Faculty Evaluations

2021 ◽  
pp. 107769582110341
Author(s):  
H. Paul LeBlanc
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Research University ◽  
Student Evaluations Of Teaching ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
Faculty Evaluations ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Course Effectiveness ◽  
Public Research University ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
Faculty Experience

Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) are utilized by universities as one component in assessing course effectiveness, despite evidence in the research regarding their validity. With the global COVID-19 pandemic, many universities rapidly transitioned teaching modalities from face-to-face to online learning, regardless of the faculty experience. This study investigates the effects on SETs of the rapid transition in teaching modalities for all sections of courses occurring during COVID-19 compared with all sections of courses taught within a Communication department at a large public research university over the past 8 years. The results indicate moderate effects from the rapid transition to online learning.

In Search of Presence: A Systematic Evaluation of Evolving VLEs

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 512-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Markaridian Selverian ◽  
Ha Sung Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Social Presence ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Spatial Presence ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
High Level

In an attempt to understand better the unique characteristics of an increasing popular, prevalent form of sense-engaging and interactive multimedia learning experience often called the “virtual learning environment” (VLE), this study systematically evaluates and analyzes the findings of seventeen original research studies in terms of technologies, teaching strategies, presence, and learning. This evaluation identifies potentially significant relationships among these variables in VLEs with both low-and high-level learning objectives, from memorization and repetition to analysis and synthesis. The findings suggest, first, that, when technologies and teaching strategies are presented through a one-way immersion of the senses, learners most often respond with experiences of spatial presence; when technologies and teaching strategies are socially interactive in format, learners most often respond with experiences of social presence. This evaluation, importantly, suggests that levels of spatial presence may correlate with the achievement of lower-level learning objectives, that levels of social presence may correlate with the achievement of higher-level learning objectives, and that levels of spatial and social presence together may correlate most strongly with the achievement of higher-level learning objectives. The evaluation, finally, identifies a need and establishes a course for the consideration of presence in future VLE design and research.

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