Clickers in Nursing

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Clickers in the Nursing Classroom: 

Clickers in the Nursing Classroom Judith Findlay, RN, BScN Masters in Education Research Project

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www.eInstruction.com Note: This Presenentation is reposted here with the Expressed permission of the author I have reposted this in its entirety unedited I would point out this Powerpoint was created Using the CPS for Powerpoint Plug in, and thus Has slides allowing an audience to repond. Biil Mcintosh Authorized eInsruction Consultant Phone :843-442-8888

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 3 “ Bodily exercise, when compulsory, does no harm to the body; but knowledge which is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind. ” Plato

My teaching dilemma: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 4 My teaching dilemma How can I get students to “ dig deep ” in classes I need to “ lecture less ” and encourage students to “ learn more ”

My teaching dilemma : 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 5 My teaching dilemma How do I enable students to: Conceptualize (see the big picture instead of small isolated parts) Analyze (problem solve), case studies to integrate knowledge (increase critical thinking) Shift from “ giving ” the information to “ getting it ” Collaborate (peer learning, team work)

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 6 Critical thinking requires integration Critical thinking in a clinical setting Previous experience Need to ensure it is appropriate Laboratory Provides skills, but not the critical thinking OSCE Excellent approach, but only get experience once per term Classroom Large classes Lecture format How do we shake it up? CLICKERS Clinical setting Can be too much pressure Try to avoid mistakes Back-up always there

When I lecture to a large group of students I feel they always pay attention?: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 7 When I lecture to a large group of students I feel they always pay attention? Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Nursing Classes: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 8 Nursing Classes Large classes 60-90 students lecture hall Diverse population Culture Language Wide age group

Nursing Classes: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 9 Nursing Classes Feedback Do students “ get it ” ? Do I focus on the critical areas? Do I worry more about volume instead of concepts?

Sound familiar?: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 10 Sound familiar? “ … they were not all learning what I wanted them to learn … ”

Sound familiar?: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 11 Sound familiar? “ … one problem … lies in the presentation of the material ... it comes straight out of textbooks and/or lecture notes, giving students little incentive to attend class … ”

Sound familiar?: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 12 Sound familiar? “ … students asked to distribute lecture notes in advance so they didn ’ t need to spend time copying down notes ... so they could pay more attention to my lecture … then students complained that I was lecturing straight out of my lecture notes …! ” Listen to the Learners Teaching in the InterActive ClassRooms & Studio Jim Boyle, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Strathclyde

What are clickers? : 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 13 What are clickers?

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 14 Teaching Learning Questioning The Role of Technology

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 15 Teaching misunderstanding feedback Learning Interaction & engagement Questioning Small group Peer interaction collaboration Clickers

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 16

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 17 What is CPS? clickers use infrared or radio frequency technology to transmit and record student responses to questions software to run receiver (plugs into USB port) each clicker can be registered to a student

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 18 Properly used, clickers can: Engage students Promote active learning Allow for anonymous responses (shy student, cultural diversity) Provide feedback visually Correct answer Level of overall understanding in class

Properly used, clickers can:: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 19 Properly used, clickers can: Surprise instructor and students Immediately deal with misconceptions Assess level of engagement Response appropriateness Pre-reading complete? Deeper level of thinking engaged? Take attendance (not necessary) Used easily by faculty Limited IT savvy required

Why use clickers? : 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 20 Why use clickers? Increase attention and engage students “ fun ” Changes the monotony of passively taking notes (teacher-centered to student –centered) Increases interaction with the instructor and other students

Why should I use clickers?: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 21 Why should I use clickers? To allow students from different ethnic groups to participate To create an active learning environment To help the student understand what they do/do not understand All the above

Do your students come to class prepared (pre-reading done)?: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 22 Do your students come to class prepared (pre-reading done)? Yes No Don ’ t know

Do your students expect: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 23 Do your students expect Notes to be posted on web, course management system Give them all the information they need for the TEST Both A and B

When can CPS be used in Nursing classroom?: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 24 When can CPS be used in Nursing classroom? At the beginning of the class to see how prepared students are During the lecture to see if the student is understanding the material At the end to give feedback to the teacher and student how much of the information was understood and processed All the above

How have I used clickers? : 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 25 How have I used clickers? In several classes with questions at the end of the lecture Surgical patient Enteral nutrition Communication (another teacher) Challenge style (Jeopardy) game Diabetes class End of semester Review class Overall, very positive feedback

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Class Demographics: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 30 Class Demographics

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 31 Lectures are more interesting Class is a more enjoyable experience

Participate in class without embarrassment : 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 32 Participate in class without embarrassment

Clickers waste class time: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 33 Clickers waste class time

Clickers made this presentation interactive and enjoyable: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 34 Clickers made this presentation interactive and enjoyable Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Clickers are distracting and waste class time: 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 35 Clickers are distracting and waste class time Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

I would like to use clickers in my class : 

Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 36 I would like to use clickers in my class Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

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Spring 2007 Judith Findlay 37 John Abbott College Thank You

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