Instructional Technology

Objective: Demonstrate effective integration of current and emerging technology into health professions education to foster active learning and employ innovative teaching strategies for today's learner.

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Artifact 13: Edmodo Mobile App Newsletter from Multimedia and Emerging Technologies for Learning in the Health Professions Course (HPTT 604)

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The Edmodo application is referred to as the “Social Media App of Education” and allows quick and convenient learning on the go. This learning platform connects learners and instructors globally and allows members to share ideas, problems, and helpful tips in a safe and proctored online environment. It also has the added features of a built-in planner and agenda that keeps students up to speed with due dates and allows instructors to coach and assess their students through assignments, quizzes, and surveys. This app has a social media feel and makes it easy to integrate educational materials with technology. I think it has potential to be a hit with radiation science students as we move into utilizing e-mails less frequently to keep students on track with the coursework and it allows for quicker replies to their questions. I also personally enjoyed the creative aspect of designing a fun newsletter through Canva with the help of images from Creative Commons to show what the Edmodo app is all about.

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Artifact 14: Radiation Physics Open Educational Resources (OER) Curriculum Outline from Multimedia and Emerging Technologies for Learning in the Health Professions Course (HPTT 604)

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Radiation physics is often not the most popular class for radiation science students. There are a lot of safety regulations and radiation dose limits for students to remember and it tends to be very dry content. However, through the use of more Open Education Resources (OER), this content can be taught through a variety of methods both inside and outside of the classroom. These OER resources often include easy-to-read digital textbooks, videos, interactive modules, pre-made quizzes, flashcards, etc. that are more specific to the content and can be found online. Before taking this course, I had never heard of OER, but I’ve found the resources to be very valuable and hope to utilize them more in the future. Openly sharing of these resources helps reduce financial spending on physical textbooks and prevents the need to completely re-invent the wheel of radiation physics resources.  

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