College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Florida International University

NGR 6715 Instructional Technology in Nursing and Health Science Education

Course: NGR 6715 Instructional Technology in Nursing and Health Science Education
Semester Credits:  1 credit
Course Pre-requisites: NGR 6713, ADE 5386

Instructors: Team Instruction
Course Coordinator: Jeffrey Groom, PhD, CRNA
Office: HLS2-477  Phone: (305)348-7725
Email: jeffrey.groom@fiu.edu

Academic Information
Course Catalog Description: 
Provides advanced technological knowledge, skills, and opportunity to develop strategies using technology to improve and enhance student learning in a variety of settings.
Teaching Methodology:
Lecture/discussion, audio-visual materials, assigned readings, independent study, and instructional technology media.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the graduate student will be able to:

1. Analyze the research foundations for the development, implementation, and evaluation of information technologies to support the teaching-learning process.
2. Incorporate a variety of educational technologies to enhance student learning in multiple instructional settings, including distance education.
3. Analyze the relationship between simulation learning experiences and clinical learning experiences.
4. Determine the best technologies to enhance and evaluate student’s critical thinking and clinical judgment.
5. Discuss the policies and protocols for distance education.
6. Explore a variety of technological strategies to evaluate students learning.
7. Support changes as an early adopter of technological techniques and strategies.
8. Demonstrate competence in the use of two new technological applications to enhance student learning and/or evaluation
 
Evaluation Methods:
Assignment of the course grade will be based on the following distribution:
 a. Project 1 = 20%
 b. Project 2 = 20%
c. Project 3 = 20%
d. Project 4 = 20%
e. Project 5 = 20%
TOTAL  =  100%
Grading Scale:
 The grading scale for this course is as follows:
 

CNHS Grading Scale

 B+ =  89 to 90% C+ =  81 to 82% D+= 73 to 74% F  = 00 to 66%
A   =  93 to 100% B   =  85 to 88% C   =  77 to 80% D  = 69 to 72%  
A-  =  91 to 92% B-  =  83 to 84% C- = 75 to 76% D- = 67 to 68%  

* Please note that a grade of “B” or better is required in all courses taken to meet the requirements for the MSN degree.  See University Graduate Catalog for additional information on University Academic Standards.

Course Textbooks-
There are no required texts for this course.
 
Supplemental Learning Resources
  • Supplemental Handout Articles and/or Study Guides are LINKED from Course Outline for each topic

Topic Outline
I. Evidence based practice related to utilization of different technologies to enhance student learning and evaluation of learning in:
A. Classroom
B. Clinical
C. Clinical laboratories
II. Best practices and variety of technology to provide distance education
III. Comparison of simulation and clinical learning experiences with outcomes.
IV. Discussion of a variety of new technologies to enhance students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment.
V. Development of competence in at least two new technological applications to improve student learning/evaluation.
VI. Synthesize evidence and best practices to determine a variety of technological strategies to enhance evaluation of student learning in a variety of settings for cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills and knowledge.
 
Course Outline - CLICK Here to Link to Course Outline
General Information
Attendance, Active Learning and Participation:
Punctual attendance is expected at all scheduled class sessions. Please turn off, or silence cell phones and pagers. Students are responsible for course syllabi and outlines and are expected to complete course and project assignments as scheduled. Active and knowledgeable class participation is expected of all students.
Office Hours and Advising:
To accommodate office hours and advising, faculty are available during posted office hours, by appointment, and via email. All faculty phones are equipped for voicemail messaging. See faculty contact information above.
Disability Statement:
Students with special learning needs are advised to notify the course coordinator and to register with the Office of Disability Services 305-348-3532.
Ethics Statement:
As responsible adults and licensed professionals enrolled in an advanced practice graduate professional education program, students are held to a high standard of personal and professional ethical behavior in all academic, clinical and research activities. Students should familiarize themselves with the University’s Policies and Procedures of the Graduate Regulations and the Student Handbook, both of which address these issues. Also, please review the University's Code of Academic Integrity.

Academic Misconduct
Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas, and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of Florida International University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Students who plagiarize or cheat can be charged with academic misconduct. Penalties for academic misconduct can include up to dismissal from the University.

Misconduct includes:
Cheating: The unauthorized use of books, notes, aids, electronic sources; or assistance from another person with respect to examinations, course assignments, field service reports, class recitations; or the unauthorized possession of examination papers or course materials, whether originally authorized or not.
Plagiarism: The use and appropriation of another's work without any indication of the source and the representation of such work as the student's own. Any student, who fails to give credit for ideas, expressions or materials taken from another source, including internet sources, is guilty of plagiarism.

Religious Holidays
Religious holidays are an excused absence, but not beyond the day for the holiday itself. Students should make their requests known at the beginning of the semester and arrangements must be made with the faculty member for missed work. 

Dates and Dealdlines:
See FIU Academic Calendar for official university dates and deadlines.

Note: The objectives and materials in the course syllabus and/or outline may be modified as needed to meet obligations of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences,  Accreditation Agencies, or other Program requirements.
 

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