dr. yvonne masters and dr. stephen winn, nafea conference, nov. 2010 reducing the tyranny of...
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Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Reducing the Tyranny of Distance
Using technology to support students studying externally
Some Major Areas of Professional/Work/Field
Experience
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Nursing
•
Medicine
•
Engineering
• Social Work
• Exercise and Sports Science•
Pharmacy
•
Law
•
Physiotherapy
•
Education
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Piecing the Puzzle - Creating Quality
The challenges: Competition for
places More students than
places in many areas Quality placements Quality supervisors Supporting external
students
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
We need to tease out solutions to create quality professional experiences by working in new ways!
Technology Assisting with Teacher Education Support at UNE
Online learning management system (commenced 2008)
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Virtual synchronous engagement of experienced practitioners(VSEEP)(commenced 2010)
Virtual synchronous supervision of professional experience (VSSPE)(commenced 2009)
Virtual World Professional Experience (Second Life)(commenced 2010)
Online Learning Management SystemSAKAI
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Preparing for a PlacementPreparing students Lack of face-to-face
lectures/tutorials Compulsory pre-placement
knowledge (e.g. child protection, code of conduct)
Explanation of processes Professional relationshipsExternal students neededonline support.
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Reflecting on Placements
Because external students do not have an opportunity to
come back and debrief after placement, we have put in
place a reflective forum and we use de Bono’s (1985) six
thinking hats to encourage reflection from differentviewpoints
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Virtual World Professional Experience (Second Life)
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Yvonne (Tamsyn) and Sue (Jass): Work in Second Life
Trialling a virtual world
• Professional persona• Classroom,
playground, staffroom built
• Tutorials/workshops held with both on- and off-campus students
• Positive feedback -Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Tamsyn Lexenstar
Jass Easterman
“I think it is a wonderful tool for allowing more hands on and collaborative ‘real time’ work with other students in the group.
Practising in Second Life
• Presentations - trial lessons
• Demonstrations - de Bono
• Risk management - play equipment
• ALTC grant - scripted ‘bots’; machinima - video for assessment
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
THE CLASSROOM
THE PLAYGROUND
Health Context
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WwArkjKGeSk/Ry9yj2oL4lI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/uJFm-hYTRUA/s1600-h/untitled.bmp
http://scienceroll.com/2007/04/16/medicine-in-second-life-virtual-
doctors-hospitals-and-of-course-sperm-donation/
Pharmacy at UNE is about to build an area in Reaction Grid to practise pharmacist - client interactions
Midwifery
Virtual hospital
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Virtual Synchronous Supervision of Professional Experience
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
From PoC to SoP
Theoretical Paradigm
• Evidenced based reflective practice
• Use of assistive technology (vcf)
• Standards base not interests based
Connecting
• Access to DET Network
• QoS technically• Providing the
evidence• Positive outcomes
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Developmental Approach
DET NSW PartnerDET NetworkDEEWR PartnerEthics approvalPOC
Regional partnersRegional directorsSchool Education DirectorsPrincipal meetingsExperienced TeacherInitial trialsVMRs
School partners Exp TeachersBeyond CCWireless comsExtended trialsSextuple “P”
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Schools in NSW
Population Area Density
New South Wales: 7.1 m 802,000 km2 8.9/ km2
Schools DET NSW 2,235
Catholic Education Schools NSW 580
Independent schools
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Relativity in reference to operationalisation
COUNTRY AREA POP DENSITY
• Norway: 323,802 km2 12/km2
• Finland: 338,000 km2 16/km2
• Netherlands: 41,526 km2 477/km2
• Singapore: 710.2 km2 7,022/km2
• South Korea: 99,392 km2 17,288/km2
Stephen Winn Consulting 2010
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
TASMANIAArea km2 Population Density
km2
68 401 503,300 7.4 (Greater Hobart
160)(Inner Hobart 820)
Education• 139 Primary schools - Kindergarten to Year 6• 31 Secondary (or high) schools - Years 7 to 10• 8 Senior secondary colleges - Years 11 and 12• 27 District high (or combined) schools – K-10• 10 Special schools
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Engaging with Professional Experience via VSSPE
Professions• Human Services• Speech Pathology• Physiotherapy• Occupational Therapy• Law• Engineering• Nursing
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Virtual Synchronous Engagement of Experienced Practitioners
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
“The Cultural Mind Set”
YES WE CANBut we may not and
there is no guarantee that we will do.
YES WE WILLBut it may be delayed,
scaled back or only marginally
operationalised
YES WE DOWe know the imperative
of not doing and have operationalised the
concept in scope, sequence and scale
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Engaging the Experienced Practitioner
• Professional experience office
• Near end Tandberg 3000• Far end Polycom
VSX7000• Control of far end camera• DVD Recorder/ monitor• Live recording• HD camera
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Debriefing with the Experienced Practitioner
• Debrief the lesson
• Highlight key aspects
• Finalise the recording
• 3 copies of DVD
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
The Role of the Experienced Practitioner in VSEEP
Experienced practitioner
Protocols & Procedures
Pre-service Connection
Live Q & ARecording
Reflecting
Impact on pre-service program
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
The Present and Future for Experienced Practitioners in VSEEP
2010• Increase in number of Eps
taking part• Debriefing with university
academic staff• Use of Bluetooth wireless
connectivity• Portability of connection• Areas of the curriculum• Linking to the virtual
audience
2011• From PoC to SoP• Increase in Eps across the
state• Linking via desktop
videoconferencing• Regular interaction in pre-
service programs• Flexible and portable
connectivity• Improved QoS
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010
Using technology to enhance professional experience -
conclusions• Different contexts require different
approaches• Several approaches can occur
throughout a course• The challenges will always be there• Technology is a tool not a panacea
We need to work together to keep finding new pieces to complete the puzzle
Dr. Yvonne Masters and Dr. Stephen Winn, NAFEA Conference, Nov. 2010