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Clinical Teaching Fundamentals (CTF)Clinical Teaching Fundamentals (CTF)E-learning course 2012 (Feb 13 – March 3)E-learning course 2012 (Feb 13 – March 3)
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Welcome !Welcome !Just a few words to thank you for your registration in Just a few words to thank you for your registration in this first offering of our new “online e-learning course” – this first offering of our new “online e-learning course” –
Clinical Teaching Fundamentals (CTF)Clinical Teaching Fundamentals (CTF)
We hope that you will find the course modules helpfulWe hope that you will find the course modules helpful in your daily clinical teaching activities.in your daily clinical teaching activities.
We ask that you complete the pre-course and end of course surveys,We ask that you complete the pre-course and end of course surveys,and we would especially appreciate if you would respond to theand we would especially appreciate if you would respond to the
6-month post survey that will be made available. 6-month post survey that will be made available.
We value and look forward to your feedback – We value and look forward to your feedback – Enjoy the course !Enjoy the course !
Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes
Upon completion of this e-learning course, you should be able to:Upon completion of this e-learning course, you should be able to:
Describe effective clinical teaching characteristicsDescribe effective clinical teaching characteristics
Outline strategies to build effective educational climates, Outline strategies to build effective educational climates, individualize learning, teach in the clinical setting, and assist the individualize learning, teach in the clinical setting, and assist the struggling studentstruggling student
Outline the principles of assessment and effective feedbackOutline the principles of assessment and effective feedback
Engage in online discussionsEngage in online discussions
Self-assess your areas of strength and those requiring developmentSelf-assess your areas of strength and those requiring development
Demonstrate awareness of interprofessional collaborationDemonstrate awareness of interprofessional collaboration
Course TimetableCourse Timetable## DateDate ModuleModule FacilitatorFacilitator ProgramProgram
11 Feb Feb 13-1513-15Mon-WedMon-Wed
Characteristics of effective Characteristics of effective clinical educatorsclinical educators
Dr. Bonny Jung, PhDDr. Bonny Jung, [email protected]@mcmaster.ca
Occupational Occupational TherapyTherapy
22 Feb 16-19Feb 16-19Thurs-SunThurs-Sun
Building an effective clinical Building an effective clinical education climateeducation climate
Prof. Charlotte NoesgaardProf. Charlotte [email protected]@mcmaster.ca
NursingNursing
33 Feb 20-22Feb 20-22Mon-WedMon-Wed
Individualized LearningIndividualized Learning Dr. Kareen McCaughan, PhDDr. Kareen McCaughan, [email protected]@mcmaster.ca
Physician Physician AssistantAssistant
44 Feb 23-26Feb 23-26Thurs-SunThurs-Sunsystem system maintenance maintenance Feb 23 Feb 23 8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.
Effective teaching strategies for Effective teaching strategies for the clinical educatorthe clinical educator
Dr. Denise Marshall, MDDr. Denise Marshall, [email protected]@mcmaster.ca
Family Family MedicineMedicine
55 Feb 27-29Feb 27-29Mon-WedMon-Wed
Assessment & EvaluationAssessment & Evaluation Dr. Jeannette LeGrisDr. Jeannette [email protected]@mcmaster.ca
NursingNursing
66 March 1-3March 1-3Thurs-SunThurs-Sun
Strategies to assist the struggling Strategies to assist the struggling studentstudent
Prof. Lorie ShimmellProf. Lorie Shimmell
[email protected]@mcmaster.ca
Occupational Occupational TherapyTherapy
March 4-6March 4-6Sun-TuesSun-Tues
SummarySummary CTF FacilitatorsCTF Facilitators
Above facilitators are available if questions arise, and to summarize module discussions. Participants are required to participate in module activities and post to 4 online discussions and respond to 2 peer postings. These will provide you with an opportunity to share your thoughts on module topics, and your clinical teaching experiences with your peer participants.NOTE: modules are unavailable after their end dates.
Tech Check Tech Check (to do pre-Feb13)(to do pre-Feb13)
Have a MAC ID?Have a MAC ID?EEvery McMaster employee has a MAC ID. very McMaster employee has a MAC ID. You already have a MAC ID if you use just one of these services:You already have a MAC ID if you use just one of these services:MacConnect; WebCT; Central Office Servers (commonly known as AP1);MacConnect; WebCT; Central Office Servers (commonly known as AP1);VPN; Calendar Depot VPN; Calendar Depot (Please note: Your MAC ID is not your employee number)(Please note: Your MAC ID is not your employee number)
If you are not sure you have one, use If you are not sure you have one, use Verify your MAC IDVerify your MAC ID found at this page: found at this page: http://www.mcmaster.ca/uts/email_accounts/macid.html# to check. You will be to check. You will be asked to provide certain types of information. Alternatively you can contact the asked to provide certain types of information. Alternatively you can contact the Service Desk at extension 24357. at extension 24357. (Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
If you are a McMaster employee and have a MAC ID and need to activate If you are a McMaster employee and have a MAC ID and need to activate it, please do so:it, please do so:
https://cap.mcmaster.ca/activation/readme.jsp If you experience any difficulties going through any of the steps indicated on the above webpage, please If you experience any difficulties going through any of the steps indicated on the above webpage, please contact the UTS Service Desk at [email protected] or call extension 24357.contact the UTS Service Desk at [email protected] or call extension 24357.
If you get absolutely stuck, or are not a McMaster employee and need a MAC ID fast, then please email: Kareen McCaughan [email protected]
System/Software/Hardware RequirementsSystem/Software/Hardware RequirementsSystem RequirementsSystem Requirements
The minimum recommended requirements are:The minimum recommended requirements are:Windows 2000 or higher Windows 2000 or higher Mac OS 10.3 or higher Mac OS 10.3 or higher
A broadband internet connection is recommended for audio and A broadband internet connection is recommended for audio and video componentsvideo components
SoftwareSoftwareWeb browser (Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.x or higherInternet Explorer 6.x or higher; ; Firefox 3.x or higherFirefox 3.x or higher) ) Adobe Flash Player, version 9 or higher Adobe Flash Player, version 9 or higher (available for free) (available for free) Adobe Reader 7.x or higher Adobe Reader 7.x or higher (if you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, that will work as well)(if you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, that will work as well)
HardwareHardwareEnsure that your audio and video devices are working. This is important as each module begins This is important as each module begins with a short video that introduces the module and module facilitator. The text displayed in each module is also with a short video that introduces the module and module facilitator. The text displayed in each module is also accompanied by narration by the module facilitator. Any slide that does not include narration is identified by a “No accompanied by narration by the module facilitator. Any slide that does not include narration is identified by a “No narration” symbol in the upper right-hand corner.narration” symbol in the upper right-hand corner.
Headphones recommended, but external speakers are ok. You can test your sound and video by clicking on a YouTube video www.youtube.com
Browser checkBrowser check
Before logging in to Before logging in to Avenue to LearnAvenue to Learn, it is , it is highly recommended that you perform a highly recommended that you perform a browser check to see if your computer is browser check to see if your computer is properly configured to use the system.properly configured to use the system.
Please click here for a System Check before you loginPlease click here for a System Check before you login..
Tip if having browser difficulties - Have you tried to clear your Tip if having browser difficulties - Have you tried to clear your browser's cache? browser's cache? Many errors and technical difficulties can be solved by clearing your browser's cache. To clear the Many errors and technical difficulties can be solved by clearing your browser's cache. To clear the Browser's Cache follow the step-by-step guide provided here: Browser's Cache follow the step-by-step guide provided here: Clearing your Browser’s Cache Memory
FAQ FAQ (frequently asked questions)(frequently asked questions)
I forgot my MAC ID ?I forgot my MAC ID ?please contact the UTS Service Desk at [email protected] or call extension please contact the UTS Service Desk at [email protected] or call extension 24357. Service Desk – Mon-Fri. 8:30-4:30 p.m.24357. Service Desk – Mon-Fri. 8:30-4:30 p.m.
How do I verify if my MAC ID is correct and will work?How do I verify if my MAC ID is correct and will work?http://www.mcmaster.ca/uts/email_accounts/macid.html#http://www.mcmaster.ca/uts/email_accounts/macid.html#
The course has started and I don’t have a MAC ID and cannot The course has started and I don’t have a MAC ID and cannot log on – what do I do?log on – what do I do?If the course has started, and you do not have a MAC ID, please email:If the course has started, and you do not have a MAC ID, please email:Kareen McCaughan Kareen McCaughan [email protected]@mcmaster.ca for a guest MAC ID for a guest MAC ID
I I have a pop-up blocker installed. Will this cause any problems?have a pop-up blocker installed. Will this cause any problems?Yes. Pop-Up blockers prevent windows from opening automatically. They Yes. Pop-Up blockers prevent windows from opening automatically. They can be useful to prevent the spontaneous appearance of annoying and can be useful to prevent the spontaneous appearance of annoying and inconvenient ads, however, the blocker will interfere with the CTF e-learning inconvenient ads, however, the blocker will interfere with the CTF e-learning course. You should turn off the pop-up blocker while using the learning course. You should turn off the pop-up blocker while using the learning system Avenue to Learn. For information on how to disable a pop-up system Avenue to Learn. For information on how to disable a pop-up blocker, please see next page.blocker, please see next page.
FAQ (cont’d) - FAQ (cont’d) - How to Disable Pop-up BlockersHow to Disable Pop-up Blockers
For the CTF e-learning course, it is required that you disable any pop-up blockers currently installed For the CTF e-learning course, it is required that you disable any pop-up blockers currently installed onon
your computer. Listed below are some of the more popular pop-up blocking programs and the steps your computer. Listed below are some of the more popular pop-up blocking programs and the steps toto
disable them. If these don’t work for you, search disable them. If these don’t work for you, search how to disable pop-up blockershow to disable pop-up blockers using using www.google.comwww.google.com
Windows XP Service Pack 2Windows XP Service Pack 2With the release of the Windows XP SP 2, pop-up blocking is automatically enabled in the With the release of the Windows XP SP 2, pop-up blocking is automatically enabled in the software. To disable the blocker: Open Internet Explorer; Click on Tools; Click on Pop-up Blocker software. To disable the blocker: Open Internet Explorer; Click on Tools; Click on Pop-up Blocker in the menu; Click on Turn Off Pop-up Blocker; in the menu; Click on Turn Off Pop-up Blocker; Once you have followed the above steps, you should be able to use the e-learning course.Once you have followed the above steps, you should be able to use the e-learning course.
Firefox Web BrowserFirefox Web BrowserTo disable popup blockers in the Windows version of Firefox:To disable popup blockers in the Windows version of Firefox:Click on Tools; Click on Options; Click on Content; Remove check mark from Click on Tools; Click on Options; Click on Content; Remove check mark from "Block pop-up windows" option; Click OK "Block pop-up windows" option; Click OK
ToolbarsToolbarsVarious Web search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, etc., have a customized toolbar that can Various Web search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, etc., have a customized toolbar that can be downloaded from their site. In some cases, a Pop-Up blocker is available as part of the toolbar be downloaded from their site. In some cases, a Pop-Up blocker is available as part of the toolbar software.software.
The pop-up blocker may appear as a button on the toolbar that can be turned on and off by The pop-up blocker may appear as a button on the toolbar that can be turned on and off by clicking on the button. If a button does not appear on the toolbar, you will need to disable it.clicking on the button. If a button does not appear on the toolbar, you will need to disable it.
To disable the toolbars:To disable the toolbars:In your Web browser, click on View, Toolbars; Click on Web Features; Click on the name of the In your Web browser, click on View, Toolbars; Click on Web Features; Click on the name of the toolbar you wish to disable. This will remove the checkmark next to the name. toolbar you wish to disable. This will remove the checkmark next to the name.
FAQ (con’td)FAQ (con’td) - - Course InformationCourse InformationHow long does it take to complete the course?How long does it take to complete the course?The length of time needed to complete the course depends on the individual learner. You should set The length of time needed to complete the course depends on the individual learner. You should set aside at least 10 hours per week. Each week, you will complete 2 modules, one from Mon to Wed and aside at least 10 hours per week. Each week, you will complete 2 modules, one from Mon to Wed and the other from Thurs. to Sun. Three weeks have been allocated for completion of the entire course the other from Thurs. to Sun. Three weeks have been allocated for completion of the entire course (Feb13-March 3) (March4-6 for overall summary). (Feb13-March 3) (March4-6 for overall summary).
Is there a facilitator available to help me?Is there a facilitator available to help me?Each module has a Discussion Forum where it is expected that participants post 4 comments and reply Each module has a Discussion Forum where it is expected that participants post 4 comments and reply to 2 peer participants’ posts. There will also be a facilitator that will summarize the comments in the to 2 peer participants’ posts. There will also be a facilitator that will summarize the comments in the discussion forum for each module. Facilitator emails are also provided should you wish to ask a specific discussion forum for each module. Facilitator emails are also provided should you wish to ask a specific question. question. (see page 3)(see page 3)
Will there be a manual for this e-learning course?Will there be a manual for this e-learning course?No, there are no printed manuals available as part of the e-learning course. You can, however, print No, there are no printed manuals available as part of the e-learning course. You can, however, print various screens from the course. To print a currently active screen, click CTRL-P (Windows) or various screens from the course. To print a currently active screen, click CTRL-P (Windows) or Command-P (Macintosh). Or look for print buttons.Command-P (Macintosh). Or look for print buttons.
Are there any tests in the courses?Are there any tests in the courses?There are no tests, however, some of the modules have activities that you are required to complete.There are no tests, however, some of the modules have activities that you are required to complete.
Can I do the modules in any order?Can I do the modules in any order?No, you must complete the modules during the dates that they are individually running.No, you must complete the modules during the dates that they are individually running.
How do I participate in the Discussion?How do I participate in the Discussion?You must minimize the window you are in and then look to the top, click on You must minimize the window you are in and then look to the top, click on DiscussionDiscussion (if have difficulty, (if have difficulty, see the video here:see the video here: How to Participate in a DiscussionHow to Participate in a Discussion
FAQ (cont’d)FAQ (cont’d) - - Course InformationCourse Information
Will there be any problems if I start a module and then have to leave Will there be any problems if I start a module and then have to leave my computer?my computer?If you start a module and then leave for 30 minutes or more, the system will time out If you start a module and then leave for 30 minutes or more, the system will time out your session and you will need to log back in to continue with the module.your session and you will need to log back in to continue with the module.
Do I receive anything when I complete the course?Do I receive anything when I complete the course?When you have completed all the modules, met the requirements for discussion and When you have completed all the modules, met the requirements for discussion and completed the evaluation form, you will be mailed a Certificate of Completion after completed the evaluation form, you will be mailed a Certificate of Completion after the course has ended. the course has ended.
What happens if I don't have time to complete a module within the What happens if I don't have time to complete a module within the dates given?dates given?If you do not complete a module during the dates allocated for said module, you will If you do not complete a module during the dates allocated for said module, you will not have any other opportunity to complete and thus the course will result as not have any other opportunity to complete and thus the course will result as incomplete. incomplete.
I have completed the e-learning course. Do I still have access to the I have completed the e-learning course. Do I still have access to the course?course?No, following the last indicated date of the course, participants will not have access No, following the last indicated date of the course, participants will not have access to the course. Only Discussion Forum will be available (Mar 4-6).to the course. Only Discussion Forum will be available (Mar 4-6).
I still have some unanswered questions. Whom shall I contact?
I still have some unanswered questions. Whom shall I contact?
General questions: Elda DiCroce [email protected]
Technical assistance: Need help with Avenue to Learn?, please contact:http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/help/ (avail. 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri)
Facilitator assistance: Questions regarding a module’s content, please contact the module’s facilitator by email. #1 - Characteristics of effective clinical educators#1 - Characteristics of effective clinical educators Dr. Bonny Jung, PhD Dr. Bonny Jung, PhD [email protected] [email protected]
# 2 - Building an effective clinical education climate# 2 - Building an effective clinical education climate Prof. Charlotte Noesgaard Prof. Charlotte Noesgaard [email protected] [email protected]
# 3 - Individualized Learning# 3 - Individualized Learning Dr. Kareen McCaughan, PhD Dr. Kareen McCaughan, PhD [email protected] [email protected]
# 4 - Effective teaching strategies for the clinical educator# 4 - Effective teaching strategies for the clinical educator Dr. Denise Marshall, MD [email protected] Dr. Denise Marshall, MD [email protected]
# 5 - Assessment & Evaluation# 5 - Assessment & Evaluation Dr. Jeannette LeGris Dr. Jeannette LeGris [email protected] [email protected]
# 6 - Strategies to assist the struggling student# 6 - Strategies to assist the struggling student Prof. Lorie Shimmell Prof. Lorie Shimmell [email protected] [email protected]
How to How to Log InLog In with your MAC ID with your MAC IDGo to http://avenue.mcmaster.ca and at upper left-hand corner Go to http://avenue.mcmaster.ca and at upper left-hand corner
click on click on LoginLogin. If you have disabled your pop-up blocker, you should then see the . If you have disabled your pop-up blocker, you should then see the MAC ID Login MAC ID Login boxbox as below (yours may look slightly different). You type in your MAC ID and Password, and as below (yours may look slightly different). You type in your MAC ID and Password, and then you will see the screen on the next page. then you will see the screen on the next page.
What you see What you see afterafter you Log Inyou Log In
This is the view you will see after you Log In – This is the view you will see after you Log In – notice at the notice at the toptop there is there is My HomeMy Home, , EmailEmail, , LockerLocker, , BlogBlog, , JournalJournal and and ScheduleSchedule. To . To LogoutLogout, you will see that to the right just above the Calendar , you will see that to the right just above the Calendar
In the In the My CoursesMy Courses section, click on the section, click on the Clinical Teaching FundamentalsClinical Teaching Fundamentals course here course here
Getting into the Getting into the ContentContent & & DiscussionsDiscussionsIn this window (yours may look slightly different), you will click on Content and see the listing of
the 6 course modules – begin with the first (Characteristics of effective clinical educators) and complete each module in sequence, on the dates it is available. Modules are unavailable after their end date.
The Discussions tab will take you to the discussion topics for each module. The Survey tab contains a short questionnaire to collect your feedback re: thecourse. Please complete all questionnaires. NOTE: you will need to minimize your window when in a module to enable you to see the Discussions tab in order for you to click on it.
Click on the Surveys tab to complete the pre-course questionnaire, and other questionnaires as they are available
Useful links re:Useful links re: Avenue to LearnAvenue to Learn
Useful links re:Useful links re: Avenue to LearnAvenue to Learn
A Quick Guide to Avenue to Learn A Quick Guide to Avenue to Learn (describes the login process and some (describes the login process and some troubleshooting info.) troubleshooting info.)
http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/help/manuals/A_Quick_Guide_to_Avenue.pdfhttp://avenue.mcmaster.ca/help/manuals/A_Quick_Guide_to_Avenue.pdf
Form for contacting the Avenue to Learn support teamForm for contacting the Avenue to Learn support teamhttp://avenue.mcmaster.ca/help/forms/form-ticketsubmit.htmlhttp://avenue.mcmaster.ca/help/forms/form-ticketsubmit.html
Video Tutorials: Video Tutorials: (click on (click on Play VideoPlay Video after the link opens the page) after the link opens the page)
Fundamentals – Fundamentals – How to Log In to Avenue to LearnHow to Log In to Avenue to Learn; ; How to View ContentHow to View Content; ; Welcome to Avenue to LearnWelcome to Avenue to LearnDiscussion – Discussion – How to Participate in a DiscussionHow to Participate in a DiscussionOther (to view other help topics)Other (to view other help topics)
