Debbie Potter

I'm a nurse by trade and a music therapist by heart

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

1st grade #keystonepride

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@JordanKarlovich @AmandaJ75031078 Sounds like they're throwing them into the deep end and don't know how to swim #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@JordanKarlovich It is so worth it when we're done. Hang in there! #keepitup #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

There are over 2,000 nursing schools and more than half offer online learning. What's your excuse? Start 1 at a time. It took me 1.5 years with my employer paying for it all. You'll be so happy you did #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@chronicle Online learning is much different than a traditional setting and educators need to be aware that online is more of an interaction setting. Interactions can be more successful for learning. They are trying to use this for extra snow days in schools #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@Kathlee28553534 Do you think that students listen to the audio? How do you think we can increase engagement with audio and video? What about options to get the student involved like answering questions or polls #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@MegsRNC Many schools are offering online programs now to increase enrollment. Do you think this has helped? #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@nursemolly85 Have you tried both ShadowHealth and vSim? If so, which do you prefer? It appears vSim is better "controlled" by the NLN but ShadowHealth seems more popular among nurses I've talked to #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

Students don't like working in groups due to accountability, but educators can control the issue by gathering assignments and assign individual grades. It's more work for the educator but makes for a better experience for the student #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@nursemolly85 Videos played on patient's television used by hospitals selected individually by the nurse are a cost-effective way to educate patients #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@GaromaLamessa The educator needs to be aware that only written words will be interpreted; not non-verbal. Therefore, the use of slang and jargon must be minimized #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@AndreaKors Diversity is blind in online learning. Each student has a name and the only thing other students respond to are discussions. It is nice to learn in equality and judgment free #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

Feedback is an important tool for an educator but needs to be timely, constructive and thoughtful. It needs to improve the student's performance and relevant. It should also use the best available tools #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

Socratic questioning has been thought of by learner's as "pimping" or demeaning. Questioning students can be perceived to "eat their young." An educator can use psychological safety to turn this into a positive experience #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@JordanKarlovich I thought that I could "hide" in online learning and just get it done. Little did I know that learning is done with socialization and interactions. I've learned more with online learning than I did in a traditional setting #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@JordanKarlovich @AmandaJ75031078 This is so true that the quality of the discussion is more important than the quantity. Many times professors give us a page limit or word count, but it's about the quality of the content and discussion #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@chronicle Choosing a college is just as important as the type of learning that occurs. Choices for learning can include traditional, blended, and online. The student that chooses the right type of institution is more likely to succeed #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

Using OneDrive and other online programs that lets you edit your documents remotely removes the zip drive from your pocket #DistEd534

[The Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle]

Allowing postdocs to work remotely would level the playing field for working parents (especially women) and for Ph.D.s with disabilities who may be more comfortable working at home. https://t.co/Bx2jGfWri3

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@AmJNurs Preceptors should also be responsible for educating themselves on how to precept. There are many traditional and online preceptor courses they can choose from. They need support and education just as their orientees #DistEd534

[Debbie Potter @deb_potter]

@JordanKarlovich And students feel their learning experience is much better with outcomes met and retention improved. #DistEd534