scholarly journals Educational Technology Competency Framework: Defining a Community of Practice Across Canada

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyn Sonnenberg ◽  
Arif Onan ◽  
Douglas Archibald
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Experience ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Technology Competency ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Traditional Roles

Post-secondary institutions need clarity regarding what their educational technology teams can offer. Educational technology is not simply a hammer that can be quickly utilized, but rather an instrument that needs to be tuned for each unique learning context. Using a modified Delphi approach, we validated an educational technology framework that highlights the necessary capabilities, competencies, and example activities needed in higher education across Canada, which moves away from traditional roles and responsibilities. This framework captures the need for teams to educate, collaborate, design, develop, administer, and lead within their institutions. It also highlights the revealed desire and need to create broader communities of practice and collaborations between various institutions. Educational technology teams themselves, when functioning optimally, will not only transform the academic experience for learners and teaching faculty, but they will ultimately shape the direction of higher education’s teaching and learning.

scholarly journals A study of the first-year academic experience at a growing liberal arts institution

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyne Hanley-Dafoe ◽  
Cathy Bruce
Keyword(s):  
Student Retention ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Academic Experiences ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic Experience ◽  
Student Transition ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Liberal Arts Institution

How can universities ensure that the first-year learning experiences for students are in alignment with a vision of education that is purposeful, personal and transformative? This essay presents the study of Trent University’s first- year academic experience, that aimed to uncover the problems post-secondary institutions face in the ever-changing landscape of first year teaching and learning. The study captured the perspectives of faculty, student support staff and students, in both first and second year, in relation to their academic experiences. The study led to the generation of a series of recommendations and wayforwardings for consideration with the broader goal of supporting student retention as well as quality teaching and learning experiences for both students and faculty. The study spanned 18 months and included surveys, reflections, and an environmental scan of 92 first year course syllabi. This essay also includes a condensed literature review pertaining to student transition theory, student engagement, student motivation to learning, student retention, and 21st century students.

scholarly journals Impact of Educational Technology on Teacher Stress and Anxiety: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 548
Author(s):  
José-María Fernández-Batanero ◽  
Pedro Román-Graván ◽  
Miguel-María Reyes-Rebollo ◽  
Marta Montenegro-Rueda
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Teacher Stress ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Meta Analyses

Educational technology has become an increasingly important element for improving the teaching and learning process of students. To achieve these goals, it is essential that teachers have the skills they need to be able to introduce technology into their teaching practice. However, this is often overwhelming and stressful for many of them. The aim of this review was to find out how research on teacher stress and anxiety associated with the use of educational technology was proceeding. A systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines through the following bibliographic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Sixteen articles were found from the review. The main findings show that teachers present high levels of anxiety or stress due to their use of educational technology in the classroom. Among the conclusions, the need for research on different strategies to prevent the emergence of these anxiety and stress symptoms in teachers stands out.

scholarly journals Consensus-based approach to managing opioids, including opioid misuse and opioid use disorder, in patients with serious illness: protocol for a modified Delphi process

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e045402
Author(s):  
Caroline King ◽  
Robert Arnold ◽  
Emily Dao ◽  
Jennifer Kapo ◽  
Jane Liebschutz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Opioid Therapy ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Opioid Misuse ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Serious Illness ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Management Guidance

IntroductionManagement of opioid misuse and opioid use disorder (OUD) among individuals with serious illness is an important yet understudied issue. Palliative care clinicians caring for individuals with serious illness, many of whom may live for months or years, describe a complex tension between weighing the benefits of opioids, which are considered a cornerstone of pain management in serious illness, and serious opioid-related harms like opioid misuse and OUD. And yet, little literature exists to inform the management of opioid misuse and OUDs among individuals with serious illness. Our objective is to provide evidence-based management guidance to clinicians caring for individuals with serious illness who develop opioid misuse or OUD.Methods and analysisWe chose a modified Delphi approach, which is appropriate when empirical evidence is lacking and expert input must be used to shape clinical guidance. We sought to recruit 60 clinicians with expertise in palliative care, addiction or both to participate in this study. We created seven patient cases that capture important management challenges in individuals with serious illness prescribed opioid therapy. We used ExpertLens, an online platform for conducting modified Delphi panels. Participants completed three rounds of data collection. In round 1, they rated and commented on the appropriateness of management choices for cases. In round 2, participants reviewed and discussed their own and other participants’ round 1 numerical responses and comments. In round 3 (currently ongoing), participants again reviewed rounds 1 and 2, and are allowed to change their final numerical responses. We used ExpertLens to automatically identify whether there is consensus, or disagreement, among responses in panels. Only round 3 responses will be used to assess final consensus and disagreement.Ethics and disseminationThis project received ethical approval from the University of Pittsburgh’s Institutional Review Board (study 19110301) and the RAND Institutional Research Board (study 2020-0142). Guidance from this work will be disseminated through national stakeholder networks to gain buy-in and endorsement. This study will also form the basis of an implementation toolkit for clinicians caring for individuals with serious illness who are at risk of opioid misuse or OUD.

scholarly journals Building a neuroinfectious disease consensus curriculum

Neurology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 208-216
Author(s):  
Arun Venkatesan ◽  
Felicia C. Chow ◽  
Allen Aksamit ◽  
Russell Bartt ◽  
Thomas P. Bleck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Consensus Process ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique ◽  
Comprehensive Curriculum ◽  
American Academy Of Neurology

ObjectiveTo delineate a comprehensive curriculum for fellowship training in neuroinfectious diseases, we conducted a modified Delphi approach to reach consensus among 11 experts in the field.MethodsThe authors invited a diverse range of experts from the American Academy of Neurology Neuro-Infectious Diseases (AAN Neuro-ID) Section to participate in a consensus process using a modified Delphi technique.ResultsA comprehensive list of topics was generated with 101 initial items. Through 3 rounds of voting and discussion, a curriculum with 83 items reached consensus.ConclusionsThe modified Delphi technique provides an efficient and rigorous means to reach consensus on topics requiring expert opinion. The AAN Neuro-ID section provided the pool of diverse experts, the infrastructure, and the community through which to accomplish the consensus project successfully. This process could be applied to other subspecialties and sections at the AAN.

scholarly journals Selecting contextually appropriate performance indicators in a circumpolar context: a modified Delphi approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Rich ◽  
Thomsen D’Hont ◽  
Kellie E. Murphy ◽  
Jeremy Veillard ◽  
Susan Chatwood
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Cultural Safety ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Maternal Child Health ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Maternal Child

Abstract Background Meaningful performance measurement requires indicators to be scientifically robust and strategically focused. For many circumpolar states, indicators aligned with national strategies may ignore the priorities of northern, remote, or Indigenous populations. The aim of this project was to identify contextually appropriate performance indicators for maternity care in circumpolar regions. Methods Fourteen maternity care and health systems experts participated in a modified Delphi consensus process. The list of proposed indicators was derived from a previously published scoping review. Fourteen participants rated each proposed indicator according to importance, circumpolar relevance, validity, and reliability and suggested additional indicators for consideration. Results Consensus was achieved after two rounds, as measured by a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.87. Eleven indicators, many of which represented physical health outcomes, were ranked highly on all four criteria. Twenty-nine additional indicators, largely focused on social determinants of health, health care responsiveness, and accessibility, were identified for further research. Travel for care, cultural safety and upstream structural determinants of health were identified as important themes. Conclusions This study identified the important gaps between current performance measurement strategies and the context and values that permeate maternal-child health in circumpolar regions. The indicators identified in this study provide an important foundation for ongoing work. We recommend that future work encompass an appreciation for the intersectoral nature of social, structural, and colonial determinants of maternal-child health in circumpolar regions.

scholarly journals Caregiver-Centered Care Health Workforce Competencies: Developing Consistent Support for Family Caregivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 15-15
Author(s):  
Jasneet Parmar ◽  
Sharon Anderson ◽  
Lisa Poole ◽  
Wendy Duggleby ◽  
Jayna Holyroyd-Leduc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Centered Care

Abstract Family caregivers [FCGs] are the backbone of the health system. They provide over 80% of the care for people with dementia, chronic illnesses and impairments. Despite evidence of their contributions and consequences of caregiving, support for FCGs has not been a health system priority. Education to prepare health providers to effectively identify, engage, assess, and support FCGs throughout the care trajectory is an innovative approach in addressing inconsistent system of supports for FCGs. We report on development and validation of the Caregiver-Centered Care Competency Framework to help with curricular design and subsequent evaluation of effectiveness of care providers working within healthcare settings to engage and support FCGs. We used a three round modified Delphi approach. An expert panel of 42 international, national, and provincial stakeholders agreed to participate. In the first 2 rounds, multi-level, interdisciplinary participants, rated the indicators in terms of importance and relevance. In the 3rd round consensus meeting, participants validated the six competency domains, including indicators in small group sessions. Thirty-four experts (81%) participated in the round 1, 36 (85.7%) in round 2, and 42 people (100%) in round 3. There was stable consensus across all three rounds, 96.07% of participants rated the indicators as essential or important (Round 1, 95.81%; Round 2, 94.15; Round 3, 98.23%). FCG research has been primarily focussed on educating FCGs to provide care. These competencies will shape the design of educational curricula and interdisciplinary training programs aimed at supporting the health and social care workforce to provide caregiver-centered care.

Designing a Computer Network in Building a Smart School with Case Study of SMA Negeri 1 Kediri

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Ega Meiliana Wijaya ◽  
I Komang Ari Mogi
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Computer Network ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Network Development ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Star Topology ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
School Concept

Smart school is a technology-based school concept used in the teaching and learning process in the classroom. The use of educational technology includes an integrated system that assists the educational community in carrying out their respective functions with the aim of developing the potential of students. The use of technology in the field of education is expected to help and facilitate students and schools in conducting learning so that technology is able to facilitate and solve problems in learning. In building smart schools, it is also necessary to design technology developed in technology. The concept of network development that will be used is to use the Top-Down method and the topology used is to use ring topology and star topology. With the development of smart schools, it is expected that education using technology will continue to develop.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES – THE FUTURE OF YOUTHS

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-20
Author(s):  
N. Lazaryan
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Interactive Technology ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
Design Learning ◽  
The Future ◽  
Methods Of Learning

The article discusses innovations in educational technology that have replaced traditional Methods of learning. Innovation involves all facets of the didactic process. Types Organization, content and learning technologies, teaching and learning. BasicInteractive learning technologies, design learning technologies, computer technologies Forms and methods of interactive technology learning are identified and described. In particular: the problem of lecture activities, seminar - discussions, educational discussions, "brainstorming "assault, didactic games, etc.

What initiatives do healthcare leaders agree are needed for healthcare system improvement? Results of a modified-Delphi study

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 1002-1012
Author(s):  
Stuart Barson ◽  
Robin Gauld ◽  
Jonathon Gray ◽  
Goran Henriks ◽  
Christina Krause ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Delphi Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
System Leaders ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify five quality improvement initiatives for healthcare system leaders, produced by such leaders themselves, and to provide some guidance on how these could be implemented. Design/methodology/approach A multi-stage modified-Delphi process was used, blending the Delphi approach of iterative information collection, analysis and feedback, with the option for participants to revise their judgments. Findings The process reached consensus on five initiatives: change information privacy laws; overhaul professional training and work in the workplace; use co-design methods; contract for value and outcomes across health and social care; and use data from across the public and private sectors to improve equity for vulnerable populations and the sickest people. Research limitations/implications Information could not be gathered from all participants at each stage of the modified-Delphi process, and the participants did not include patients and families, potentially limiting the scope and nature of input. Practical implications The practical implications are a set of findings based on what leaders would bring to a decision-making table in an ideal world if given broad scope and capacity to make policy and organisational changes to improve healthcare systems. Originality/value This study adds to the literature a suite of recommendations for healthcare quality improvement, produced by a group of experienced healthcare system leaders from a range of contexts.

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