Developing lifelong learners: a novel online problem-based ultrasonography subject

Abstract

Online learning environments have a major role in providing lifelong

Questioning, promoting and evaluating the use of streaming video to support student learning

“…In all cases, however, it is difficult to see clear evidence for substantial educational improvement over more conventional educational opportunities. All cases exist in ‘blended’ learning situations; where on‐line resources support face‐to‐face activities. Streamed video has been used to support ‘distance learning’ but examples known to this author appear to largely support administrative functions, rather than student learning (see, for example, Minasian‐Batmanian, Koppi and Pearson, 2000). Most report significant enthusiasm from students.…”

“…All cases exist in ‘blended’ learning situations; where on‐line resources support face‐to‐face activities. Streamed video has been used to support ‘distance learning’ but examples known to this author appear to largely support administrative functions, rather than student learning (see, for example, Minasian‐Batmanian, Koppi and Pearson, 2000).…”

Course developers as students: a designer perspective of the experience of learning online

“…Problem solving activities may be individual or group activities (e.g. Romiszowski, 1990;Oliver & Omari, 1999;Minasian-Batmanian et al ., 2000). Collaborative learning approaches develop skills in teamwork, negotiation, taking account of other perspectives, information seeking and analysis, and critical thinking.…”

“…The next key design element is that learning from problem or case based scenarios should be a group process (Oliver & Omari, 1999;McAlpine, 2000;Minasian-Batmanian et al ., 2000). This aspect of design elicited mostly positive comments, although there were situations in which the group process didn't work, which led to high levels of frustration.…”

An innovative, interactive, self‐instructional, online alternative to replace a face‐to‐face respiratory control practical

“…To solve this problem, we used our expertise in devising alternative methods of running practicals (Jayachandran, Lee & Batmanian, 1998), to design and develop a novel interactive practical, which allows students to question and understand the roles of various chemical, mechanical, and nervous factors important in the regulation of ventilation. This represents another example of a student‐centred learning environment, with increased use of technology as an aid to learning (Minasian‐Batmanian, Koppi & Pearson, 2000).…”