Teaching Strategies and Methodologies

Part of the challenge of teaching something new is knowing your audience and how to best engage them.  As a nurse educator in charge of training staff to use mobile apps in the clinical setting and EHR, there is a need to select the most applicable teaching strategy.

Attitude is important for accepting new challenges and training.

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Understanding the demographics and technological knowledge of the staff stipulates that only a few have little technological experience. A power point presentation will describe the new technology, followed by simulation, which will be an underlying method of instruction. Technology needs to be experienced and practiced.  Peers proficient in each of the technologies will assist others in learning.  An evaluation will follow the educational sessions.

Rutherford-Hemming (2012) recognized the importance of simulation as a strong method of learning with technology.  There is a focus on ensuring that adult learners achieve the desired learning outcomes with this method.

Engage the staff in understanding challenges of new technology and reassure that IT assistance will be available in an ongoing time frame.  Usability will be evaluated and steps taken for improvements when possible.  The methods for educating for both indications will be the same.

Reference

Rutherford-Hemming, T.  (2012).  Simulation methodology in nursing education and adult learning theory.  Adult Learning, 23(3), 129-137.