This essay is aimed at development of an academic resource nature of a learning object through which many objects can be supported. It evaluates the learning object; which has been incorporated in the modern learning. The study bases the argument on the perspective in which the learning objects are perceived to be structured materials, categorized in a meaningful way based on the educational objective. The study also evaluates on the usefulness of the topic, the benefits and costs among others. The discussion is based on the analysis of the various studies relevant to the topic together with the primary arguments for and against the learning object. The conclusion is based on the summary of the topic in which various perceptions are highlighted together with the contrast as held by various studies including Wiley (2003).
Introduction
Modern learning has incorporated the learning objects. However, the biggest issue lies at understanding exactly what the learning objects are. Probably they have been integrated in various courses with an aim of even creating some more understanding. However, there is always the issue of where to start, the issues to be considered and the promising practices to be aware of. The bewildering range of materials on the learning objects topic may find it daunting to sort through the current research with an aim of finding the tips that are practical. For these reasons, this essay is aimed at developing learning object that can be perceived as academic resources, designed at supporting the many objectives. Therefore, the study generally evaluates the learning objects on the measurement and reporting systems for the data, healthcare and information systems.
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Attending a reputable online medical training school is convenient in that you can learn at your own pace, yet it is an accelerated way to earn an accredited degree without the pressures of the classroom. You do not have to struggle to keep up with the masses, nor do you have to wait for other medical career students to catch up with you. Moreover, it is a great deal less expensive to learn on an online medical school, not to mention much less time consuming.
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This is the “Cone of Experience” - composed of 11 stages which are categorized from concrete to abstract experiences. Direct purposeful experiences serves as the groundwork of learning where the person learns by doing the things by experiencing first-hand. The next two levels are simulated experience namely contrived experiences and dramatized experiences. These experiences are replicated from real situations or “what ifs”. After which is demonstration in which the person envisages the whole concept through illustrations. Thereafter, the two levels involve outside classroom experience which includes study trips and exhibit which allows a person to experience complex environment to see deeper meaning through different representations. After that, the subsequent two levels involve the advancement of modern technology - televisions, motion pictures, radios and recordings; it implies deeper understanding to the learners as well as develops and extends the knowledge. The last two includes the photographic and spoken symbols which can be used hand in hand. These two levels were considered the most compound and abstract among the
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The current curriculum is mostly based on American medical education. There has been a relevant change to introduce clinical sciences in the context of a university and thus resulting to a significant shift from a community practice-based model of preparation of careers to one which clinical medicine is taught by full-time faculty in universities and university-affiliated teaching hospitals (Kern, 1998). As a result of shifting from this paradigm, the functions of the curriculum have changed to focus on moving from passive learning through lectures to active learning through use of small group exercises.
Fifteen years ago when I started my career as a respiratory therapist, the technology that was used daily by a therapist was a desktop computer; which use was limited to small task like printing a list of patients, doctors orders, and inserting charges of the therapies that were performed. The computer was basically used as a calculator and a printer. Fast forward to today, in the information and digital age where the computer is an essential tool in healthcare. Advancing my knowledge in digital information and mastering technical skills through online education will allow me to evolve with the new digitally centered healthcare, for what better way to learn trends of the digital age then to immerse oneself and use them.
There have been many useful topics that were covered in Learning design and technology. As a major in Data Science three topics that stood out the most were systems thinking, digital divide, and E-learning in the future. I enjoyed the entire concept of system theory since it allows individuals to analyze the overall picture in order to find the most optimal, innovative, and efficient methods. As a Data scientist, using systems thinking is absolutely crucial, since analyst must be able to work with large datasets and make interpretations. There are many characteristics of an effective system thinking approach, it should consist of a plan that analyzes the efficiency measurements of inputs and outputs of the overall process. The system approach
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As a health care provider, I should invest in educational opportunities that give me up to date knowledge and skills, in order to provide the best patient care. Currently, there are various educational resources including, self-training modules, information about advanced degree courses, research and fellowship opportunities, and links to various conferences and meetings. Each of these tools for continuing education has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example while online tools provide the benefits of a self-paced environment for learning, conferences allow discussion and generation of new
The objective not only benefit the trainees, but the designer as well. Objectives help organize the course and lead to meaningful chunking of lessons. The information presented needs to be chunked in sections where it’s not overwhelming. Chunking helps the learner focus on one content at a time and includes effective ways to help the person recall information. This process in instructional design helps reduce too much information being thrown at the learner. The use of media in the course, adds depth to the content being presented. The use of hyperlinks leads to the ease of navigating through the course. Required sites and readings can instantaneously be accessed with ease. However, hyperlinks need to be checked periodically to ensure that the links are functionally and sends the user to a valid page. Small to large details in the instructional design process determine the course’s success or
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The act of Learning is a life long process used every day to acquire knowledge or skill. Being that it is a process used every day, it is important to understand how individuals learn and how to take advantage of one’s personal learning style to achieve optimal results. How to increase student and teacher success as well as how to create a positive and more effective learning environment will be discussed.
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Technology has many different effects on education, one of them being enhancing the students learning. Technology may enhance the students learning and may assist most students in achieving their academic standards. When technology and appropriate teaching methods are combined, technology may increase the academic achievement. Positive effects have been found in all major subject areas, from preschool to higher education, both regular and special needs students. Educational technology has been found to have a positive effect on a student’s attitude toward learning and on self-concepts. The introduction of technology into the learning environment has allowed the learning to be more student-centered, to encourage group learning, and helps to stimulate an increase in the student-teacher interaction. Technology has shown a shift from a focus on a student’s memorization to their problem solving. Through technology’s use, learning opportunities have become unrestricted by time or place, allowing lifelong learning. Student use of technology through communications can also help to enhance access to a career and continued education. Students are more likely to use a computer to get help because they can to it themselves. Technology is helping students to become independent.