Debbie Grippaldi

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

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Learning in an online environment often creates more challenges for students than in face-to-face classes. Alred and Adams (2018) provide strategies to help the instructor create an online classroom that offers student-focused learning.
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Use of a learning management system to set up an online course allows material to be presented in an organized, consistent manner. LMS's also provide chat or other resources to engage students and foster a sense of community. https://t.co/1iS8RTO5kd

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Instructors developing online courses must allocate self-learning time to ensure they are experts in course execution. Burgstahler (2020) shares strategies for educators to teach online, including learning needs of students with disabilities. https://t.co/3VFUCUksCl

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According to Belin (2019), one of the biggest challenges impacting online learners is lack of effective, timely feedback. This article outlines strategies to incorporate feedback to enhance learner outcomes.
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Parsh and Gardner (2016) identify tips to create a spirit of community in the online classroom. This includes chatting with students before/after class, considering cultural needs and providing activities for students to engage one another.
https://t.co/9h7HCP1TXs

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More than 86% of higher ed students admit to cheating; this includes seated and online courses. Nursing students admit to cheating in class and clinicals. Important: how is clinical care of patients affected?
https://t.co/F5Lh4uX9rN

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@cindy4class This is an excellent article. I attended the virtual 2020 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning annual conference. Helpful techniques were shared about moving simulation to online. Finding needed time to successfully move to online is a challenge.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@KBN5341 We begin our peer evaluation requirements during first semester. But it is face-to-face lab. I believe it would be challenging to set up peer feedback in an online course in 1st semester prelicensure students. They need time to observe these behaviors modeled by faculty.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@AshleyatASU The idea of using creative summative activities holds appeal. Yet my concern is that, in prelicensure nursing courses, this form of evaluation may not meet the rigors set out by accrediting agencies. And I wonder if this type of evaluation truly prepare students to sit for NCLEX.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@lori_kerley @elearnindustry One difficulty with which we are faced in providing ongoing feedback is the time involved. In prelicensure courses, we have 60 or more students. Providing ongoing feedback is a challenge, yet I have seen the difference faculty interest makes in student performance.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@jcasteel78 NCLEX is moving toward testing nursing students on more effective clinical judgment. Research/employers note that students are not well prepared for the sometimes chaotic environments in which they will be practicing. Closing this gap is vital to our nation's health.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@SWilson86726320 Our institution sends students online end-of-semester surveys; many do not take time to complete them. We even try to allocate time during class to allow completion. While direct feedback would be helpful, I doubt we could make it happen. Our students often don't see the value.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@SWilson86726320 A colleague teaches at university in the Caribbean. We share ideas and it is interesting . . . while we approach a concept from different angles based on available resources, we still address the basics in nursing education. Focus is on safety and optimal patient outcomes.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@MicharlieL Interesting article . . . especially caring as motivation. With 60 students in a class, it is difficult to ensure all feel nurtured/cared for. As I brainstorm about this, I wonder if a personal email after online class helps. More time needed, but shows the caring aspect.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@nori_zapata When helping students devise effective study techniques, I recommend the chunking approach. Had not really thought about it as a classroom strategy, but it does make perfect sense. Gives me food for thought about restructuring both face-to-face and online teaching sessions.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

@AnneSco44100176 We use A/V monitoring for online testing with both faculty created tests and NCLEX prep tests. But if a student is determined to cheat, it will happen. Many tests from NCLEX prep companies are, unfortunately, available online. I wonder if we should return to essay-style testing.

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

What options are you using for online testing in nursing programs to prevent cheating? #DistEd534

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

"The most effective virtual classrooms make extensive use of connected technologies." The goal is to minimize the disconnect between in-person and remote learning environments. Livestreaming and interactive strategies help students learn best. #DistEd534

[Online Computers @onlinecomputers]

How are colleges are using technology to enable hybrid classroom environments? 🤔
Check out our new blog if you haven't already! ⬇️
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[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

One challenge we faced in spring was moving face-to-face classes that used an LMS (Blackboard) for just information sharing to a fully online environment using the LMS as our virtual learning platform. This blog offers techniques that could be used to aid the process. #DistEd534

[dominKnow @dominKnow]

There are a lot of technology options available for converting ILT into eLearning, from authoring tools to Learning Management Systems (LMS) to online-meeting services and more.
What we’ve heard, though, is that the biggest challenge isn’t picking tools.

https://t.co/coPuvwSwOB

[Debbie Grippaldi @Grippdeb]

How to engage students in the online environment continues to provide challenges as an educator. I found this article useful, with some ideas about how to improve the process. #DistEd534

[The Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle]

In Advice: Want students to engage with your online course? Give writing prompts that allow them plenty of freedom. https://t.co/SFqVOyAshc