Teaching Strategy for the Training of each Technology
For the implementation of the new EKG machines I have chosen the teaching method of active learning as I feel it best fits the learning of the new technology because of the hands on approach to the experience. Active learning entails the learner being able to discuss, ask questions, or interact with the new subject matter (Meyers, 2014).
For the implementation of the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system I have chose the teaching method of the blended model of instruction. I feel with the EHR system being far more complicated and a much larger undertaking it is more important to use the blended model to help ease tensions and improve information retention as much as possible. The blended instruction model can use traditional methods such as lecture, but in addition newer methods my be used to further the instruction process such as multimedia, tasking, and interactive learning (Tucker, 2013).
The Two Strategies Compared and Contrasted
Active learning model of teaching as it applies to new mechanical or electronic devices can bring excitement into the classroom through hands on instruction with the new equipment (Bonwell & Eison, 1991). The new EKG machines should be brought into the classroom and hopefully there will be a training mode or machine for the students to use. Studies show that practice by doing, thus hands on training improves retention levels of information to approximately 90% (Dale, 2015). There is simply no other single teaching method that stimulates the senses of the learner that active learning through the use of hands on training (Bonwell & Eison, 1991).
The Blended instruction model is appropriate for use with the new EHR system because of the complexity of the program and the anxiety that the new technology can cause. The need for the new technology needs to be covered in lecture form so that the staff can be aware of the need for the change to a new system. Resistance to change can be lowered if the staff member is aware of the benefits of having the new system and that it will in time make their workday easier (Eisold, 2010). It is equally important to have a working model of the new technology available with everyday tasks that can be performed on the new EHR system (Tucker, 2013). If the staff is familiar with the new system it can make the go live day proceed much smoother than waiting to introduce the staff to the system on the day they are expected to use it. The Blended model is very effective at stimulation the senses of the users and helping to keep the attention level high, thus increasing the retention level of the information presented. Videos and interactive technology can also be used in this model to increase the learning experience of the learner. We are lucky that with today's technology these two learning methods are available.
References
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(ASHE–ERIC Higher Education Rep. No. 1). Washington, DC: The George Washington
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Dale, E. (2015). Learning Retention Rates. Retrieved from:
Http://www.tenouk.com/learningretentionrate.html
Eisold, K. (2010). Resistance to change in organizations. Retrieved from:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hidden-motives/201005/resistance-change-
in-organizations
Meyers, J. (2014). Teaching Strategies. Retrieved from: Http://www.gmu.edu/resources/facstaff
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Tucker, C. (2013). The basics of blended instruction. Retrieved from:
Http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar13/vol70/num06/The-Basics-
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