C3 W9 Ko&Ro 13

Chapter 13 was very close to my heart as it has been my practice for many years now.  Initially I was suffered from "course and one-half syndrome" (my students may say I still do) but I have scaled back a great deal.  I continue to have many resources available for my students to augment their studies.  I have noted that those who do use the online resources (purchased streamed videos, web based learning tools, identified websites and web based videos) consistently score better on the examinations.  I was intrigued by the section of posting lectures online.  I have provided my slides to students in PDF yet do not post them in the powerpoint format because I write my lecture notes within that program where I make notes to myself about test questions as well as clinical situations where I want students to apply critical thinking.  This is the first class I have had that wanted the slides in that particular program so they could make their own notes.  Once I explained my rationale they discovered a way to make it work for themselves.  I am considering creating the voice over for the slides, loading them up on Edustream, and then capturing the face to face time I have with my students for case studies and application of knowledge.  I think the time may be better spent................I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Comments

[Claudia Faulk]

I would certainly be curious to know the results. In my own classes, I know that students can feel overwhelmed with keeping up with the regular materials in class. Even though I do tell them there are additional materials available that will ease their learning, they do not always "hear". When they suddenly discover the videos, demos, lectures, and external links, they are pleased and, as you said, their learning takes a rapid leap forward.
I would think that having more face to face time discussing case studies and real applications of knowledge would increase students excitement about the class on a whole. When they are excited, they are more likely to retain what they have learned.

[Llane]

This is the hardest thing. I find something cool so I add it, or I want to add it but then look at the class and say "well, what will this be instead of?" and before I know it I have to redesign it just to pare it down!