Esther Montoya

I thoroughly enjoyed this course as it is very relative to the instruction we provide at our institution. Much of the material presented is applicable to what I do in simulation. One technique I plan on using is beginning with the end or outcome in mind. For example, in a course where we practice code blues I will begin with showing a clip of a perfectly run code blue (visual). Hands on (kinesthetic) instruction of CPR will follow on a mannequin. I will provide a written guide in colored paper and to evaluate their learning, I will create a crossword… >>>

I found this course educational and relevant to my workplace. My plan is to organize my files by scanning/uploading my course material and handouts to an electronic filing. This in turn should slim my hardcopy files and make locating materials much easier, in turn saving me time. 

Since everything in here is so flexible depending on the students actions, there are many concepts that may be touched upon in a simulation scenario. I will begin using instructor notes to cover details of those concepts/topics that may come up. Also for time management, I will begin inserting the amount of time alloted for each portion of my simulation scenarios, in my lesson plan. 

I plan to include more Socratic type of questions and allow more time for a response from students.

I have recently transitioned from the classroom and clinical setting to simulation. So application is a bit different. I believe I can still apply some of the recommendations such as informing students of the outline for the day and expectations while in simulation. I will also provide a posterboard with the concepts we will be covering that they have learned that term as a guidelline