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Technology in the Classroom

This is a place to discuss technology in the classroom as well as online education.

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Permalink Reply by Susan G. Salvo on July 26, 2010 at 10:05am
Here's a great youtube video to use when you are teaching the nervous system.

Action Potential:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCUVDE_Bng8&feature=related

Pls share ones that you use with other instructors.
Permalink Reply by Susan G. Salvo on July 27, 2010 at 12:22pm
During the webinar on Technology in the Massage Classroom earlier this month, examples of Discussion Board Etiquette Guidelines were mentioned.

Here’s the link I promised.

http://www.sfccnm.edu/sfcc/files/970.pdf
Permalink Reply by Susan G. Salvo on August 4, 2010 at 2:17pm
Permalink Reply by Steven David Goldstein on August 13, 2010 at 3:53am
Hello Susan,

Steven Goldstein here...I instruct in Melbourne, Australia in a Bachelor of Health Science program for Musculoskeletal Therapy at Endeavour College of Natural Health. This debate is ongoing I believe world wide. The inherent problem Endeavour stated about use of these materials in the classroom were copyright issues. What they could and could not deliver based on existing laws.

I for one, am entirely on the side of embracing as many technologies that convey as simply as possible complexity. DVD series, You tube, web seminars etc afford the educator a vast array of choices that we could conceive of when I first taught at Seattle Massage School in the early 90's.

Australia which prides itself on embracing technology, I fear is still lagging behind the USA in this area....
Permalink Reply by Susan G. Salvo on August 13, 2010 at 6:22am
Hey Steven, glad you jumped into this discussion. Jan Schwartz and Judith McDaniel are more experts in this than I. And I hope they chime in.

Until then, I suggest you read one of their blog post.

http://educationtrainingsolutions.com/wp/blog/page/2/

I also suggest you following this blog as I find it very intriguing, informative, and thought provoking.

Hope you share some of your own experiences using technology in the classroom.
Permalink Reply by Graeme De Goldi on August 14, 2010 at 6:40am
Hello Susan,

I've been a massage educator for over 15 years and have my own College in Victoria, Australia, for the last 12 years (Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy). I was very fortunate to meet Whitney Lowe while he was here in Australia and was inspired by his unique and passionate enthuisiam for education. (Although we have been utilsing his textbook for some time). It's interesting in Australia as there is little opposition to online learning in regard to health sciences but when it comes to "hands on" then there is seemingly strong opposition. Finding the balance is the question. I'm excited by this site and the contributions. Any insights into current trends and moving forward is greatly appreciated.
Permalink Reply by Susan G. Salvo on August 15, 2010 at 1:13pm
Hello Graeme,

Yes, Whitney is a mentor for me as well. He is enthusiastic of what online learning has to offer the educational experience (I see you are too).

While listening and watching the “online” debate in massage education, this issue of “hands on” comes up a lot. What I have noticed most programs who utilize online education incorporate it in a blended learning environment.

This means that lecture or didactic instruction is presented online using a multimedia approach while hands on or technique instruction is presented face-to-face. Once techniques are learned F2F, the student can view technique video clips to reinforce traditional classroom learning.

There is LOTS coming down the pike currently. Pls share any information you have with us.

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