Module 4 - Technologies

The three technologies I chose to analyze were PDA's because I have been using one for approximately one year and I need to know how to use it more effectively. Online learning because this is the way I enjoy learning and I have learned how to enjoy teaching. And blogging, my children use this method of communication to their friends spread far and abroad and I did not know how to make comments and sometimes could not find their blog, but I know how to now. I think right now I would personally learn best from online learning, BUT I want to learn best from PDA's since I have that technology in the clinical setting and am using it more. For adult learners, online learning would be the most applicable for learning in a short amount of time. Their is easier access to computers and PDA's cost money, but again I may change my mind as I learn more about the other two.

MODULE 4 - Value of learning theories

I am not convinced that learning theories are valuable, I would have to say that this module has been the most difficult for me. Though I understand that all theories are written for a purpose, I believe that we teach intuitively for the most part. Having said that, I also know that the theories must be presented and this would be used in powerpoints or online learning such as we have done in this module. It would be beneficial to apply the theories in a manner that directly applies to what the student is trying to learn. Specifically when doing online learning, Knowles states that "people learn best when treated as adults", so making students responsible for their learning is one way to apply a theory.

MODULE 4 - Strengths

My strengths were interpersonal, being able to relate to others and also spatial, the creation of visual images. Online learning would be a useful technology with these strengths. Online learning takes the ability to be creative in presenting material that will keep the student interested in the class. Though face to face interactions are a benefit of being interpersonal, I believe, this must also be a useful tool with online learning. Perhaps even more so because messages are sent back and forth and a tactful approach must be incorporated. I have enjoyed teaching online learning and being an online learner.

MODULE 6

I would like to be part of the planning stage of the lifecycle of a new system. As the provider in the office, it would important to have the correct programs to support the EHR, but also what other programs would be easily accessible to help with the visit. The planning of the system would help to ensure the proper amount of systems, the interaction between the different parts of the client visit, the ability to use other programs to help in the visit, the follow-up, the ability to write electronic prescriptions. Often these things are not thought of when non-medical personnel do not understand. Proper and early planning will make all happy and the system work well.