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Zaka Khan
Faculty, BSCPA, University of Toronto
Brad Olmstead
Standards Company, Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre
Ming-Ka Chan
Preceptor, PAEP, University of Manitoba
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Disclosure
We declare that neither we nor our spouse(s)
have a current financial relationship with
grantor and/or any commercial interests that
may have a direct interest in the subject
matter of this CME program.
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Workshop Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
• Discuss two strengths and limitations of online
learning.
• Discuss two different online technologies that can
be incorporated in PA education.
• Describe two asynchronous and two synchronous
online activities.
• Describe three practical tips for successfully
implementing online learning.
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Participant Demographics
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Students
Teachers
PAs
MDs
Other
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Strengths and Limitations
of Online Learning
Small Group Exercise
• Discuss two strengths of online learning
• Discuss two limitations of online learning
• You have 3 minutes to discuss within your
group.
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Strengths and Limitations
of Online Learning
Strengths
Limitations
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Strengths and Limitations
of Online Learning
Strengths
• Flexibility - time and place
• Development of skills (problem
solving, learning how to learn,
creativity)
• Increases interest in learning and
attention span
• Stimulates search for more
information
• Promotes cooperation and
collaboration
• More thorough assimilation of ideas
• Encourages teacher-student
interaction
Limitations
• Technology failure – internet,
audio-visual out of sync
• Cost
• Resource intensive
• Time intensive
• Slow computers
• Information is vast and rapidly
expanding – difficult to
navigate/manage
• Requires high degree of
organization
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Online Technologies in Education
• Learner management software
– BlackBoard, D2L, DND Learn, Wiley Plus.
• Presentation tools
– PowerPoint, Xtranormal, word files, PDFs.
• Online information
– EBM tools, books, journals.
• Web course tools
– Listservs, blogs, chats.
• Digital multimedia
– Images, video, audio, podcasts.
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Content
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Video (clinisnips)
Audio (see MacAnatomy lecture)
Podcasts
Pre-Recorded lectures (MacAnatomy, Kahn
Academy, iTunesU)
• Simulation Training (Ontario DV Taskforce)
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Asynchronous & Synchronous
Activities: Differences
Asynchronous Activities
Synchronous Activities
Commonly facilitated
through email and discussion
boards
Cognitive participation
Commonly facilitated by
media such as
videoconferencing and chat
Personal participation
More flexible learning on
own time
Increased reflection & ability
to process information
Make learners feel like
participants and less isolated
Increased arousal,
motivation & convergence
on meaning
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Asynchronous Discussion
Example - Discussion board forums
• Facilitator creates discussion groups
• Facilitator posts a question and request
students to comment
• Students can post their comments and new
questions
• Collaborative learning can be fostered
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Blog
• A discussion or informational site that consist of posts
typically displayed in reverse chronological order (the
most recent post appears first).
• A form of asynchronous learning often associated with
social networking
• Uses in PA Profession
– Interact with colleagues, CME activities & social
networking
• Create your own Blog site:
http://googleblog.blogspot.ca/
http://www.thoughts.com/
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Blog
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WIKI
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A Content Management System
Asynchronous online tool
Users can add, remove, and edit every page
Holds attachments like docs, pictures, etc
Flexible, prompt, collaborative & can be archived
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Medical Education Wiki
• http://medicaleducation.wetpaint.com/
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Synchronous Discussion
Example Chats (Skype, instant messaging)
• Facilitator can communicate with students in a
live discussion
• More students participate
• Collaborative learning
• Enable timely interactions (in real time)
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Video Conference
Examples:
• Subscribed:
• GoToMeeting, Blackboard Collaborate, Adobe
Connect etc
• Free tool
• Skype
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Virtual Videos
• Xtranormal – make your videos:
http://www.xtranormal.com/
Example in Medical Ethics course
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFea2xqe7Dg
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Virtual Patients (VP)
• A specific type of computer-based program
that simulates real-life clinical scenarios.
• Learners emulate the roles of healthcare
providers
– Obtain a history
– Conduct physical exams
– Make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions
– Counsel
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Virtual Patient
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Tips for Implementation
• Pearls and Ideas?
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Tips for Implementation
• Engage students in different learning
experiences.
• Keep pace with technological advances.
• It is NOT about technology – it is about
interactivity!
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Workshop Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
• Discuss two strengths and limitations of online
learning.
• Discuss two different online technologies that can
be incorporated in PA education.
• Describe two asynchronous and two synchronous
online activities.
• Describe three practical tips for successfully
implementing online learning.
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Questions and Feedback
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In case you need to contact us:
• Zaka Khan
[email protected]
• Brad Olmstead
[email protected]
• Ming-Ka Chan
[email protected]
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