Francis Carvalho

I didn't know about the breach of duty and the other 2 considerations for legal action.  I understand now how important it is to have a signature agreement to the rules of the lab, verbal reminders and perhaps write it on the board or include in the power point presentation prior to starting the activity a slide that reminds them of the safety recommendations for that lab.  

I liked how they defined formative and summative assessments.  Formative is while the student is forming the knowledge.  Summative is at the end...what do they know now after all the learning/teaching?  Somehow I had it mixed up.  I thought summative was a summary of the class and formative was at the end..."formal"...anyway...

Rubrics are essential.

OMG.  I just realized we can probably do virtual followed by real activities with the eHospital!!  YAY!!

We used virtual simulations during the lockdown/Pandemic.  The graphics, while greatly improved, were still slow and stuttering.  It would be awesome if those people who do the "shoot'em up" kind of video games could create an ER "sew'em up" game...It would be well-received for sure!  As for "risky" situations, I really like the virtual simulations.  I would love if we could combine a virtual sim followed by a hands-on lab for the same topic.  To have both, however, is too expensive and I understand that.  

Lab is where the rubber hits the road.  The students get to use their hands AND their minds together.  I have them repeat tasks so they develop "muscle memory" so when they are tested, they don't shake, but rather just go through the motions and perform the task correctly.  It helps build confidence.  I agree with my colleagues that there are a lot of "light bulb" moments as they integrate a concept into a reality based situation.  They are then able to translate that directly into their clinical/work experiences.  

I loved the concept of modeling professional behavior. 

I also liked the idea of mixing up the work groups (perhaps on a weekly basis) so the students get to know each other and learn to work together respectfully.  By changing up the classroom activities (part lecture, part discussion, then a small group project perhaps filling in a worksheet or concept map of a subject) to keep things flowing and different to accommodate the variety of learning needs I can address a multitude of education concepts that facilitate learning.

Finally, the idea of a portfolio...I've never been "sold" on it, but… >>>

This was fascinating.  I love how they compared language to literacy.  I also appreciated the Basic language skills compared to the Academic language.  They are VERY different!   I have met so many people who are illiterate in Spanish...so the Spanish handouts are pointless, even though they speak it fluently on a daily basis.  So we try...anyway.  I am bilingual and my students LOVE it when I throw in some Spanish words...as some communicate the idea better than in English.  They ALWAYS smile and then they all open up and talk about their own "Spanglish" experience!  It's fun to see them… >>>

Inclusive classrooms are those in which instructors and students work together to create and sustain an environment in which everyone feels safe, supported, and encouraged to express his/her views and concerns.  

Race is a social construct and can be used to minimize the full potential of every student by focusing on the externals.  As instructors, we have note that they have different races/cultures, understand how they may have experienced that,  and then strive to be inclusive to them

Be respectful of "STUDENTS" regardless of gender, race, age...They come from all different backgrounds and experiences.  Create the expectation of teamwork and respect for all abilities in the classroom.

I also liked the statement, "The teacher's responsibility is to connect content, process and product and the students respond to learning based on readiness, interests and their personal profile."  They need to prepare to arrive ready.  Come with a mind to learn.  And bring themselves the way they.  I'll remind them of their motivations and how to actively apply what they learn.  

The PTSD resources were very good to have.  

I loved how we can simply structure our class to help them by greeting them individually, starting the class with the same routine, breaking up the activities so they stay engaged, etc...

I'm not sure dogs would work in a nursing program, but I've seen support dogs at the hospital (for patients AND for staff) and they are amazing.