Using a Pocket PC to Support Students Learning in the Clinical Environment

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Using a Pocket PC to Support Students Learning
in the Clinical Environment

• Lynn Mundy Keren Williamson

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What we wanted!

• Improve the application of theory into clinical
  practice and vice versa.
• Foster a learning partnership between students
  academic staff.
• Engender inquiry based, independent learning.
• Increase motivation for learning through
  empowerment.

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What we hoped!

• Development of accessible resources would support
  resource based learning.
• Raise awareness of technology and e-info
  resources.
• Underline our commitment to innovation in
  learning teaching.
• Inclusive and meet the needs of different student
  groups.

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What we did!

• Supported by JISCTechDis
• Created learning packages using PhotoStory
  PowerPoint software

• radiotherapy technique
• clinical equipment
• instruction manuals
• CT anatomy

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What did we learn?

• AIMS
• Improve the application of theory into clinical
  practice and vice versa.
• Foster a learning partnership between students
  academic staff.

Useful preparation for clinical assessments
Change learning packages to fit with what
students want and need.
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What did we learn?

• AIMS
• Engender inquiry based, independent learning.
• Increase motivation for learning through
  empowerment.

Suggestions for development of further learning
packages.
Students were keen to develop their own resources.
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What did we learn?

• AIMS
• Accessible resources would support resource based
  learning.

It is good to be able to access the information
wherever and whenever it is needed
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What we didnt foresee
I am worried that I might lose or damage the PDA
I cant hear the audio in the clinical
departments
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Where next?

• Increase the number and range of mobile resources
  available for students.
• More direct involvement of students in the
  creation of learning packages.
• Audio and text based information to support
  visual learning.