Michelle Sweeney

Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator at Good Samaritan Medical Center

[Leslie Miccio @LeslieMiccio]

#DistEd534 https://t.co/vy7xGJNs4Q
This is a moving video on how to make learning feel more personal and meaningful. Engage, let students know you see them and will be there to help them be seen. Provide meaningful feedback and work. This applies to all ages, I've felt isolated.

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

thanks for responding! It has been nice to get to know our peers a tiny bit more personally in this class :)

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

What, in your opinion, has been the most effective tool to improve engagement and social connection in the distance education environment? #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

There are so many tools to enhance engagement in the online learning environment, it’s hard to know which ones to choose! I especially love the idea of interactive breakout games, that’s a new one for me! #DistEd534

[ISTE+ASCD @ISTE_ASCD]

These #ISTE20 Live Featured Voices delve into topics like helping struggling students, creating a classroom genius hour, using breakout games & more!

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[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@LeslieMiccio An involved online instructor definitely has made the difference for me too, & I appreciated getting to know my peers more in this course. I wonder if my social connection would’ve been stronger throughout my degree if this mentality was used in earlier classes? #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

A well developed and comprehensive learning management system definitely can make the virtual classroom more effective and accessible than instructor led training, especially in these socially distanced times! #DistEd534

[eLearning Industry @elearnindustry]

Learning tech brings everyone together and facilitates peer-based support without the risk. This is why we came up with 8 reasons why you should consider #virtualclassroom software versus #ILT. Explore them: https://t.co/dSA0rMEHKt #remoteworking

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

Instructional design is a great skill to have and understand as a distance educator. To be effective, content needs to be designed appropriately and evaluated to meet learning goals. #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

Emotions influence the learning experiences of students and a positive online presence and social interaction will influence the student’s satisfaction with the online environment. #DistEd534
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[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@iste @micheeaton Great points, I definitely can work on reducing cognitive load by displaying only the necessary information as well as increasing collaboration and interactivity! #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@BeeneYelros40 This is great information, online instruction is not the same as traditional classroom instruction. I would have been interested in a MSN program that offered online instructional design as part of its coursework. #DistEd534.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

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[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

The online learning environment requires different tools and methods to be successful than than in-person environment. Moving a course online is a great time to evaluate the curriculum and assess whether it is meeting its learning outcomes and engagement goals. #DistEd534

[Neil Mosley @neilmosley5]

"An online course creates the space for intentionally deliberate discourse to unfold over time. The result: Students’ conversations — with both the course material and with one another — are richer and more reflective than in-person." #onlinelearning https://t.co/mGmNP0neHU

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@NEjournalonline Virtual simulation can be a great resource, if used appropriately. Debriefing is essential both in the in-person and online simulation areas to receive feedback, learn skills, and reflect on learning and using a structured tool to debrief can help. #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

The Sandbox idea in Zoom sounds like a great way to help students get to know each other, learn from each other and build a sense of community- things that are often missing in the online environment! #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

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@KayNaydia I am envious too! Sometimes it is hard to manifest the energy I have for the topic sitting in my chair behind a webcam, being able to stand and use interactive tools would be awesome! #DistEd534.

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@lori_kerley @elearnindustry These are all great points- it’s good to remember to give positive feedback and appreciation instead of only negatives. Personal experiences are also helpful- we’ve all been there at some point right?! #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@lori_kerley It is great how many technology resources there are to facilitate distance education and engagement in online learners! #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@lori_kerley I like some of the tips for group work like assigning roles and rotating members, as well as the Constructivist and social interdependence perspectives on why collaborative learning/group work is useful for academic achievement. #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@Mandi57489747 I started creating a code cart scavenger hunt escape room in March but put it on hold with the COVID restrictions- if you think of ideas to make it virtual let me know! #DistEd534

[Michelle Sweeney @Chellesweeney16]

@Mandi57489747 There have been studies that show similar outcomes with simulation as compared to clinical opportunities. With as clinical as an RN role is, I agree with Colleen that RN’s still should have clinical experiences in school. #DistEd534