Course Craft

The Role of Instructor Presence in Healthcare Education Instructor presence is essential in online learning, particularly in healthcare education, where engagement and motivation directly impact learning outcomes. Creating an interpersonal connection through tools like welcome videos helps establish trust, support, and clarity. A welcoming video sets the tone for the course and fosters a sense of community, motivating students to engage actively. Incorporating personal storytelling, such as sharing professional experiences, humanizes the instructor and strengthens student relationships. Additionally, the effectiveness of short videos (under five minutes) in sustaining student attention is supported by research on cognitive load theory and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). While the welcome video establishes strong initial engagement, future iterations could integrate interactive elements to further increase student participation and connection. The Importance of Storyboarding in Cou...

The post-course peer review feedback provided a valuable opportunity for me to critically reflect on the overall effectiveness of my Online Teaching Module, particularly in terms of student satisfaction and course design. One area that stood out from the feedback was the fact that I did not link or embed my student feedback form directly into the course. As a result, students were not always prompted or reminded to complete the survey, and some expressed that they found it inconvenient to navigate away from the course platform to access the form. This insight is particularly important, as it highlights a missed opportunity to obtain more detailed and timely feedback that could have been used to make real-time improvements during the course. The feedback has also provided me with an understanding of how my decisions around course structure and accessibility can significantly influence student engagement and overall satisfaction. Embedding Content and Feedback Forms The lack of embedding...

The delivery of the Online Teaching Module has been an insightful experience that allowed me to apply and refine instructional strategies while learning from the process itself. Through a careful review of the teaching experience, as well as drawing from instructional design principles found in Everyday Instructional Design: A Practical Resource for Educators and Instructional Designers by Rob Power (2020), I have been able to reflect on several key lessons learned that will enhance my future teaching practices. This reflection will explore the importance of understanding learner needs, the significance of technology integration, the necessity of continual feedback, and how the MOOBRIC (MOOC-based rubric) and student feedback played a crucial role in enhancing course delivery and design. Understanding Learner Needs One of the most critical lessons learned from delivering the Online Teaching Module is the importance of understanding the needs of learners. In designing and delivering an ...

The peer review process is an essential aspect of course development that allows for meaningful feedback and refinement. Through the process of peer review, I have gained invaluable insights into improving the structure, clarity, and interactivity of my course. This reflection will focus on the key lessons learned from the peer review process and how these lessons will inform the final iteration of my online module. I will also emphasize how these lessons align with the instructional design principles discussed in Everyday Instructional Design: A Practical Resource for Educators and Instructional Designers by Power (2023). The Value of Diverse Feedback One of the most significant lessons I learned from the peer review process was the value of diverse perspectives in shaping a well-rounded course. Each peer brought their unique approach and background to the review process, offering suggestions that I had not considered. For example, one peer-recommended incorporating more visual conten...

The design and development of an online teaching module require a strategic approach that blends both theoretical frameworks and practical instructional design models. In crafting the Online Teaching Module, I drew upon several instructional design theories, models, and concepts that supported the creation of an effective learning experience. Rob Power’s Everyday Instructional Design: A Practical Resource for Educators and Instructional Designers (2023) provided key insights and strategies that guided the process. This reflection explores the relevant theories, models, and strategies I applied to the course development, focusing on how they contributed to a student-centered, engaging, and effective learning experience. Constructivist Learning Theory A central theory that guided my course design was constructivism, particularly as outlined by Power (2023). Constructivist learning emphasizes the active role of learners in constructing their knowledge through experiences and interactions ...

The transition from planning a course to building it in an online learning management system (LMS), such as Canvas, is a critical step in ensuring that the course is both engaging and effective for students. The Canvas LMS offers numerous tools and features that help bring the course structure outlined in the storyboard to life. At this stage, the course will be developed in a shell, and the next step will be joining a peer-review group, allowing for valuable feedback before delivering the module to a live audience. This reflection will explore the importance of this process, the role of peer review in course development, and how the integration of Canvas tools can enhance the overall learning experience. Building an Online Learning Module in Canvas The Canvas LMS provides a robust platform that supports a wide range of teaching strategies, such as video integration, discussion forums, quizzes, and multimedia presentations (Instructure, 2020). As I begin developing the course shell, I ...

The process of creating a course can often seem overwhelming, with many components to consider, from instructional content to assessments and engagement strategies. However, the use of a storyboard, particularly in the form of an Excel document, provides a structured framework that significantly eases the course development process. This tool helps to break down complex course components into manageable, clear segments, allowing for a more organized and effective approach to designing and implementing a course. A storyboard is a visual tool that organizes the flow of content and activities throughout a course, essentially providing a roadmap for the course’s structure (Morrison et al. 2019). In the context of healthcare education, where the need for clarity and coherence is paramount, using a storyboard ensures that all course elements, such as learning objectives, content delivery, activities, and assessments, are logically arranged and aligned with each other. This alignment is essen...

In online learning environments, particularly in healthcare education, establishing a strong instructor presence is crucial for fostering student motivation and improving course retention. Studies indicate that instructor presence positively correlates with higher student engagement and overall satisfaction, which directly contribute to better learning outcomes (Kreijns, Kirschner, & Jochems, 2003). This is particularly important in healthcare education, where students need to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in real-world settings. A welcome video is an effective tool to humanize the online experience, establishing an interpersonal connection while also providing clarity in the learning process. The welcome video serves to create a student-centered pedagogical tone, which is critical in healthcare education where student engagement is key to success. By fostering a welcoming atmosphere early in the course, the video helps build a sense of community and belon...

My name is Kari, and I am a passionate and dedicated nurse educator with a deep commitment to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments for nurses. I believe that creating a strong, collaborative culture is essential for providing the best patient care, and I work tirelessly to ensure that both nursing staff and students feel valued, supported, and prepared for the challenges they face. Currently, I serve as a Clinical Practice Leader in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where I have the opportunity to oversee and guide the clinical practice of nurses working in one of the most demanding and high-stakes environments in healthcare. In this role, I am responsible for supporting nurses’ clinical development, ensuring the implementation of best practices, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care. This experience gives me a unique perspective, blending the demands of critical care with the necessity for strong leadership and mentorship. In addition to my clinical...

These online teaching modules will provide healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for preventing pressure injuries (PIs) in clinical settings. Pressure injuries are a significant concern in healthcare environments, particularly in high-risk populations. The risk is increased in those with limited mobility, and individuals undergoing prolonged hospital stays or surgical procedures. These injuries compromise a patient's well-being and can lead to longer hospitalizations, increased healthcare costs, and poor quality of life. These modules will be driven by evidence-based strategies for the prevention, early identification, and management of pressure injuries. The course will be taught using a blended learning approach. The modules will combine theoretical knowledge with interactive activities and real-world case studies to ensure participants understand how to assess patient risk, implement prevention measures, and evaluate outcomes. The modules are...