I have finished the planning for the "Registrars as Teachers" course but find myself continuously making changes, especially in the fine print. I also have to finalise the sources I intend recommending to the registrars - I am trying to restrict each topic to one or two references given their very busy clinical program, as well as other examinations they have to prepare for. The course (currently) consists of six themes, each in turn consisting of one or two sessions. I have uploaded this document on Google Docs and the link is http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B_lUh2NOX0GRZGUwZWY2ODgtOTEzZS00N2ZkLWE4OGEtZTU2ODVjMTJmY2Rl&hl=en. The document can be read by copying and pasting the address into the web address space. I will appreciate comments - remember that the sources are incomplete. It may also be difficult to make total sense from the activities in the abbreviated format, but it will be clearer in the "ADDIE documents". I also prepared a storyboard which I created for myself. I also attach three pages which I have prepared for the Theme 1 Session 1. The link is http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B_lUh2NOX0GRZDYwNzhkMmEtYjMxNy00YWU4LWJhZDEtNzllY2VmYzBhZWMx&hl=en, but it seems a bit temperamental, sometimes loading easily, other times giving error messages. The pages makes sense to me and it helped me to develop the pages which the students will see. I do it in Powerpoint, including using the sound function. I have downloaded the program to convert the PTT-file to I am thinking to include video's of simulated situations for my cases, but do not know whether there will be time to do that. I do not do so well using my own voice for the sound files - will definitely haev to find someone better.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Wilhelm
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ReplyDelete1. Glad you used/ implemented the Google docs idea. Suggestion: Shorten the long webaddresses by going to http://bit.ly and getting a short URL created for your long web address (like Google docs).
2. The outline of the themes look meaningful and the outcomes thought through. Maybe too much? But I sense that you are keeping that in mind. Activities should be short, sharp and engaging.
3. Storyboarding - Yes, it really works (helps one to structure and plan).
4. I assume you mean iSpring converter. Works great. Sound can be an issue, but with a decent microphone one can do a lot. Don't be afraid of your own voice, it will be authentic and passionate, and that is what motivates and engages. One should have a type of script though as otherwise one tends to say too much. Remember - bite sized and to the point.
5. About the blog idea in general. I will be more than happy to brainstorm ideas.
JP
Thanks JP
ReplyDeleteDoing Google docs was not difficult following your guidelines. Thanks again. I will also try to shorten the webaddresses next time.
I reconsidered your comments on the number of outcomes and have decided to cut a bit for two reasons. One is that the new registrars, who make up the target group of the course, also have to prepare for their very important primary examination. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, there are sections which are not as relevant to teaching as some other parts. The discipline content part could be addressed in other (existing) ways, such as ward rounds and small group discussions for registrars. The abbreviated format will probably serve better as a “test” to assess the acceptability of e-learning amongst the registrars.
Sorry, I did mean iSpring converter. There was some terrible mistake with my cut and paste effort – I prepared the posting in MSWord. My only excuse is the time of night! And the files should be PPT and not PTT. I am using a script, for the reasons you mention. Still experimenting!
Will contact you again about the blog idea. I got caught up trying to read about the advantages and disadvantages of discussion boards, chat rooms, blogs, wikis etc. Interesting, but I need to concentrate on other aspects right now. For the moment I think I am going to stick to a blog idea, because it is the only format I have a little experience with.
Regards
Wilhelm