Barbara Islas

Reply to Kianna Tinsley's post:Yes. The number one frustration, that I have found with my students, is the technical difficulties surrounding the online course.

I am in a mixed environment that involves e-learning and Zoom lecture/involvement. Our CMS contains all the components necessary for a quality online course. 

The manner in which an instructor carries out the delivery of the goals and content of each course may differ. However, prior to teaching a course, there are several important steps to consider: how the course is structured, the manner in which the content will be delivered, the roles/responsibilities of any guest lecturer, and strategies that will be utilized to carry out the delivery of the content. 

Each technique and strategy needs to be aligned with… >>>

I was able to utilize this knowledge today, while teaching Ethics in Healthcare. I know one of my students used to work for an insurance company.  A topic came up regarding what insurance would or would not cover regarding in vitro fertilization. I called on her to find out what she thought about the issue. I also utilized the knowledge of students who are interacting with leaders in healthcare regarding their views on staffing. This was done in my Leadership course.