KAHOOT

Kahoot is a widely used game-based learning platform that allows educators to create, share, and play interactive quizzes, surveys, and discussions in real-time. It engages learners through gamification, fostering a fun and competitive environment for both teachers and students. As a nurse educator in the 21st century, you can leverage Kahoot in various ways for teaching and learning purposes.

Uses in Professional Educational Practice:

1. Interactive Quizzes: Create quizzes to assess students' knowledge, reinforce key concepts, and identify areas for improvement.
2. Formative Assessment: Use Kahoot as a formative assessment tool to gauge students' understanding during a lesson and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
3. Review Sessions: Conduct review sessions before exams or important assessments to help students revise and retain information effectively.
4. Pre-Class Activities: Assign pre-class Kahoots to prepare students for upcoming topics and encourage them to come to class prepared.
5. Team-Based Learning: Utilize Kahoot's team mode to foster collaboration and teamwork among students.
6. Discussion and Polling: Use Kahoot's survey feature to gather opinions, facilitate discussions, or take class polls on healthcare-related topics.

Advantages (Benefits) of Kahoot:

1. Engagement: Kahoot's gamified approach increases student engagement, making learning more enjoyable and memorable.
2. Real-Time Feedback: Instant feedback on quiz responses helps students understand their strengths and weaknesses.
3. Data Insights: Kahoot provides data analytics on student performance, allowing educators to identify learning gaps and tailor instruction.
4. Accessibility: Kahoot supports various devices, making it accessible for both in-person and remote learning environments.
5. Community Content: Access to a vast library of pre-made Kahoots shared by other educators allows for time-saving content creation.

Disadvantages (Limitations) of Kahoot:

1. Overwhelming Competition: Some students may become overly competitive, leading to distraction or discouragement for those who struggle with speed.
2. Limited Depth: Kahoot's format is more suitable for quick review and reinforcement rather than in-depth learning of complex topics.
3. Tech Issues: Technical glitches or internet connectivity problems could disrupt the smooth flow of the activity.
4. Accessibility Challenges: Students with certain disabilities or learning preferences may face difficulties in engaging with Kahoot's format.
5. Dependence on Devices: Using Kahoot requires access to digital devices, which may not always be readily available in all educational settings.

To maximize the benefits of using Kahoot as a nurse educator, consider integrating it strategically into your instructional plans, combining it with other teaching methodologies, and addressing any potential accessibility challenges. Additionally, be mindful of balancing the competitive aspect with the educational objectives to ensure all students can benefit from the experience.

References

1. Advantages of kahoot! game-based formative assessments along with ... (n.d.). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7883495/

2.  Chien-Hung, L., Yu-Chang, L., Bin-Shyan, J., & Yen-Teh, H. (2014). Adding social elements to game [1] based learning. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 9(3), 12-15. doi:10.3991/ijet.v9i3.3294

 3. Cross, J. (2014). Introduction to Kahoot for your classroom assessments. Retrieved July 17, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfoRRtLXys

 4. Icard, S. B. (2014). Educational technology best practices. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning. 11(3), 37-41.

COI AND ICT INTEGRATION

 

COI AND ICT INTEGRATION

The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework recognizes the importance of interactions between the teaching, social and cognitive presences in creating positive and collaborative learning communities. (1). Originally the framework was designed for online learning environments, but it can also be applied to blended and in-person courses. Meaningful collaboration occurs through the interaction of three equally important elements: social, cognitive and teaching presences. The founders of the model, Garrison, Anderson & Archer (2000, 2001), offer the follow definitions of the three presences: (1)

• Social Presence: The ability to interact with others in a meaningful way.
• Cognitive Presence: The extent to which the participants can construct and confirm meaning through sustained communication.
• Teaching Presence: The design, facilitation and direction of cognitive and social processes for meaningful learning.

These presences interact, and if one is missing, then learning suffers. For example:

• No Social Presence: Students may interact with content and the instructor, but they will not have the emotional, cognitive or motivational support that comes from working with others.
• No Cognitive Presence: There may be friendly discussion but minimal learning.
• No Teaching Presence: Students may learn and support each other but inefficiently without the guidance or direction of an expert.

All parts must be present for a community to fully support learning.

 

COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY AND TECHNOLOGY USED IN ONLINE/BLENDED LEARNING

Technology is providing new possibilities for education which is transforming the world of learning around us. Technology's integration into education was inevitable because it has long been a crucial component of sustaining and transforming society. Technology is changing accessibility and instructional techniques in several ways.

 Blog

Blog is short for web log. It’s a bit like an online diary or journal, except blogs aren’t necessarily private, instead they’re created for an audience. And just like a diary or journal, a blog is relaxed, making it an easy and comfortable way for students to get writing.(2)

Blogs are written on all kinds of topics from A to Z. Readers can usually leave comments, which lead to discussions about the blog’s content. For example, a blog about flipping your classroom can lead to a discussion between novice and experienced teachers about common questions, advice, tips, and clarifications.

How can Teachers and Students use Blogs?

·        Teachers can use blogs to publish assignments, resources, and keep students and even parents up to date on class events, due dates, and content being covered.

·        Teachers can also use blogs to help students’ master content and improve their writing skills.

·        Students can use blogs to publish their writing and educate others on a particular topic.

·        Students can also create blogs for the chess club or the yearbook club, the football team or the upcoming prom.

 

Screencast-O-Matic

 

Screencast-O-Matic is a screen capture recording tool that allows you to easily record your voice and on-screen content (Powerpoint slides, software tutorials, a student paper, etc) to create short recorded lectures, student feedback, or assignment instructions.(3) The video is recorded to your local machine, which you can then be uploaded to Canvas for students to view.

Screencast-O-Matic can be a quick and easy tool to use for just-in-time recordings for your class, since you do not need to download or install anything to your computer (if you’re using a Mac or a Windows PC, all that’s required is to download the screen recorder launcher). Screencast-o-matic can be used for student presentations, to further instruction on a particular misconception in class, to provide feedback to a whole class or just individual students, or to share instructions for a project or assignment.

You Tube

YouTube has become a central hub for video sharing and virtual entertainment. (4) However, it can also be an invaluable learning tool that eLearning professionals can use to make their eLearning courses more interactive, fun, and informative. In fact, it has the power to transform a potentially dull or complicated subject matter into an overall exciting and engaging eLearning experience. (4)

1.     Develop playlists that explore a specific topic.

2.     Create webinars that learners can use as reference tools.

3.     Have learners make their own YouTube videos to improve knowledge retention.

4.     Improve comprehension rates by visually illustrating a complex concept.

5.     Use privacy settings to share videos only with certain groups.

6.     Encourage collaboration through group YouTube projects.

7.     Design eLearning self-study courses with YouTube and Google Forms.

 

References

1.     About the framework [Internet]. [cited 2023 Jul 10]. Available from: https://www.thecommunityofinquiry.org/coi

2.     Best blogging courses & certifications [2023] [Internet]. [cited 2023 Jul 10]. Available from: https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=blogging

3.     Stine M. Screencast-O-matic [Internet]. 2021 [cited 2023 Jul 10]. Available from: https://lth.engineering.asu.edu/2021/06/screencast-o-matic/

4.     Pappas C. 8 tips to effectively use YouTube in eLearning [Internet]. 2022 [cited 2023 Jul 10]. Available from: https://elearningindustry.com/8-tips-effectively-use-youtube-in-elearning