Supporting a New Collaborative Bachelor of Nursing Program -

SCBScN

Myra Zubot MitchellRob NestorRobert KeysBrenda Hackl

Presentation Focus

Background of the collaborative nursing education program

Who we are Challenges and our responses Consequent changes in practice

Background

Jointly offered Program delivery

Conceived and delivered as collaborative Student population across sites Multiple:

delivery modes program completion options.

Background (continued)

Who we Are

3 instructional designers 2.25 positions At University of Regina campus

3 e-learning staff 3 full time positions 2 locations

Short Lead Time for Start Up

Two start-ups at once: SCBScN and Faculty of Nursing course content and program processes

ID’s and e-learning support hired before most U of R Faculty & instructors

Strike!

Cultural Differences

Challenges: Different language, different processes Course Delivery

Responses: Listen to others’ point of view Seek clarification Provide background information

Differences in Institutional Systems

Challenge: Two communication and access systems

email libraries shared course management system

Responses: Identify inter-departmental solutions Incidental involvement

Differences in Institutional Systems (cont’d)

Challenge: Different institutional schedules

Response: Adapt and adjust

Unanticipated Issues regarding Technology-Mediated Delivery

Challenge: Videoconferencing across institutions

Responses: Collaborative meetings Staffing

Unanticipated Issues regarding Technology-Mediated Delivery

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Challenge: Videoconferencing across institutions

Responses: Collaborative meetings Staffing

Integrating Non-Nursing Courses

Challenges Assumptions about responsibilities Significant adaptation required

Responses: Considerable investment of ID time Ongoing e-technology support

Impact of these Challenges

Fluidity roles of ID’s, E-Learning Coordinator Professional development Serendipitous instructional design Accelerated development of online courses Project Management & Program

Development Interpretation & Clearinghouse