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Integrating SoftChalk into D2L in the Delivery of an Online Pharmacology Course
A community of learners improving our world
Dr. Terese HemmingsenNursing Department - Rochester
Robin O’CallaghanTeaching, Learning and Technology Department
Senior Instructional DesignerQM Peer Reviewer and F2F APPQMR Facilitator
www.winona.edu Pharmacology – Introduction to the Course
• First semester nursing related course• 2 credits (once a week for two hours) • Ten broadly written course learning objectives• Focus:
* Drug dosage calculations of oral and IV medications* 15 Drug Classifications with specific medications* Contemporary issues (Cultural & Herbal issues, etc.)* Nutrition & electrolytes & nutritional support* Medication administration – Nursing Process* Special dosing considerations (patient populations)
• Challenge – Teaching a large amount of content in 14 weeks including testing (quizzes and exams)
www.winona.edu Background
Teaching strategies to improve Pharmacology course delivery
Flipped Classroom: in-class activities
On-line Blended
Fall 2013
• First semester teaching course
• Traditional face-to-face lecture/power point
• In class activities
Fall 2014
• Flipped Class-room using;
• D2L Learning Modules SC
• In class presentations & group work
Fall 2015
• Blended Delivery – SC Modules
• Quality MattersRubric
What is SoftChalk?
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Quality Matters Standard 3.5
The course provides learners with multiple opportunities to track their learning progress.
www.winona.edu Quality Matters Standard 3.5
www.winona.edu Quality Matters Standard 3.5
www.winona.edu Quality Matters Standard 3.5
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Quality Matters Standard 5.2
Learning activities provide opportunities for interaction that
support active learning.
www.winona.edu Quality Matters Standard 5.2
• Active learning involves ”learning by doing”• Active learning involves guiding your students in
learning something new• Active learning involves discovery, processing and
applying the knowledge
Quality Matters Standard 5.2 www.winona.edu
Quality Matters Standard 5.2 www.winona.edu
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Quality Matters Standard 6.2
Course tools promote learner engagement and active learning.
www.winona.edu Quality Matters Standard 6.2
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