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Using a PowerPoint to Flash Converter to create e-learning content to support biosciences within
nurse education
Rapid e-learning…
Dr Damion McCormick
Teaching biosciences in nurse education
Context
Viewed as a challenging subject
Material seen as relevant, but difficult to apply
Not enough time given for study
Differentiation is a major issue
Chapple et al. 1993, Davies et al. 2000
Quinn, 1995, Trnobranski, 1996, Sinclair, 1998
Prowse, 2003, Friedel and Treagust, 2005
Jordan et al. 1999, McKee, 2002
Teaching biosciences in nurse education
Context
Increased class sizes
Wide entry gate
Need to revisit the material in branch
e-learning
• More support for those who need it?
• Work at their own pace?
• Access to resources?
e-learning
Reusable learning objects (RLOs)
Online assessments within WebCT
Interactive whiteboards
Podcasts
PowerPoint to Flash conversion (Using rapid e-learning to create interactive ‘online lectures’)
Rapid e-learning
Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most commonly used software applications.
Navigation and interaction can be added easily.
A range of tools are now available which can convert a PowerPoint presentation in to a flash move that can be delivered over the web.
Allows ‘non-technical’ users to produce and edit content.
Record audio and video narration.
Articulate Presenter
iSpring
Camtasia
Development process
Rapid e-learning
PowerPoint presentation
Amend the presentation
Add slide notes
Animate text and objects
Record narration
Add interactivity
Rapid e-learning
PowerPoint presentation
Introduction
Navigation
Expand
glossary
Amend the presentation
Add slide notes
Expand
Animate text and objects
Interstitial Fluid
The movement of fluid
Net reabsorption
Arteriole Venule
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Media assets
Add interactivit
y
Hyperlinks
Assessments or activities
Interactivity
‘listen’‘watch’
‘browse’‘investigate’‘explore’‘choose’PASSIVE
Lecturer centred Student centred
ACTIVE
Development process
Rapid e-learning
PowerPoint presentation
Amend the presentation
Add slide notes
Animate text and objects
Record narration
Add interactivity
Rapid e-learning
What are the benefits?
Provide a new platform for the delivery of existing resources
Non-technical users can produce and edit content easily Students feel more engaged and supported Interaction encourages active learning (deeper learning)
What are the disadvantages?
Time commitment (rapid but still requires development time) Review process could be less rigorous? Cost Issues with sound quality and animations
Rapid e-learning