Being an E learner in Health and Social Care A Student’s Guide 1st Edition by Santy Smith, Liz Smith ISBN 0415401410 9780415401418
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ISBN 10: 0415401410
ISBN 13: 9780415401418
Author: Santy Smith, Liz Smith
E-learning is a new, exciting and increasingly popular way of learning for health and social care professionals, both in the pre- and post-qualification stages. However, many people are apprehensive about what it involves and whether they will be able to study effectively in this way.
This book is designed to help students and their tutors to become acquainted with the issues and methods around being an online learner in health and social care. It gives practical advice and provides guidance on developing skills and attitudes for successful online learning within health and social care. Based on the authors’ experience of teaching online, the book includes numerous tips and case studies. Topics discussed include:
- skills and responsibilities for successful online learning
- the virtual learning environment and using online resources
- clinical, professional and communication skills online
- assessment and evaluation.
Being an E-learner in Health and Social Care is essential reading for all students undertaking online courses or continuing professional development in nursing, public health, social work, social care and health psychology.
Being an E learner in Health and Social Care A Student’s Guide 1st Table of contents:
1 E-learning in health and social care
Introduction
What is e-learning?
Why e-learning?
Lifelong learning
Communities of practice
E-learning communities
Widening participation
Conclusion
References
Recommended further reading
2 Skills for successful online learning
Introduction
Being an e-learner – computer access and skills
Your learning style
Motivation
Time management
Data storage
Printing
Downloading
Your email skills
Word processing and other software
Your developing skills
Reflection
Conclusion
References
Recommended further reading
3 The role of the student in online learning
Introduction
Access
Motivation and commitment
Constructivism
Socialization
The conundrum of time
Information exchange
Knowledge construction
Development
Support, mentoring, supervision and buddies
A mentor
A supervisor
A buddy
Conclusion
References
4 The role of the tutor in online learning
Introduction
Teaching and learning
The content of the programme or module
Support in relation to your technical skills
Course information
Socialization
Ground rules
Learning materials
Tutorial support
Academic support
Support for practice-based learning
Pastoral support
Disability support
Conclusion
References
5 Using online study resources
Introduction
The social life of information
First port of call
The library
Electronic study resources
Passwords
Portals and information gateways for health and social care
National Library for Health
Social Care Online
Other websites
Browsing the Web
Boolean operators
Reviewing websites
The Cochrane Library and evidence-based practice
Online journals in health and social care
Using electronic databases to search for journal articles
Full text links and PDF files
Printing reading material
Conclusion
References
Recommended further reading
6 The virtual learning environment
Introduction
A place to learn
Virtual communication tools
Asynchronous tools
Synchronous tools
Working in discussion boards
Working in chat rooms
Making the most of working in a VLE
Conclusion
References
Recommended further reading
7 Learning objects
Introduction
Learning materials
Course documents
Games and quizzes
Case studies and problem-based learning scenarios
Simulated learning
Video material
CD-Rom interactive and multimedia packages
Conclusion
References
8 Working in online communities
Introduction
What are online communities?
Communities of practice
Who can participate in an online community of practice?
Benefits of communities of practice
Models of online communities of practice
The life cycle of a community of practice
Communication in online communities of practice
Conclusion
References
9 Professional issues in online learning
Introduction
Confidentiality
Respect for persons
Plagiarism
Intellectual property
Netiquette
Accountability
Conclusion
References
10 Clinical and communication skills and online learning
Introduction
Learning skills
Online videos
Virtual patients or clients
Virtual hospitals
Virtual communities
Communities of practice
Communication skills
Decision-making skills
Learning and teaching skills
Mentor support
Conclusion
References
11 Assessment evaluation and research
Introduction
Assessment
Assessment of online learning
Discussion forum postings as assessment
Skills assessment
Group working
Plagiarism
Submitting your work online
Getting feedback
Evaluation
Research
Study and writing skills
Conclusion
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