Monday, July 14

Preparing to Teach the Next Generation of Nurses: Integrating Technology into Your Nursing Curriculum
Pamela A. Jeffries, DNS, RN, FAAN, ANEF
Diane J. Skiba, PhD, FAAN, FACMI
This keynote sets the stage for preparing the next generation of nurses. This presentation highlights the mega trends facing higher education and the demands that require faculty to incorporate a variety of technology tools into their teaching repertoire. Nursing faculty need to understand how and when to use technologies in the nursing curriculum.

Refreshment Break • Displays • Posters

Low Cost Technology: Acquisition and Incorporation into Your Curriculum
Tim J. Bristol, PhD, RN
Participants will explore the financial issues involved in the use of technology in nursing education. The discussion will focus on ideas for keeping the cost at a minimum while still maintaining quality and giving students access to the latest in educational technology.

Best Practices in Web-Based Learning
Diane J. Skiba, PhD, FAAN, FACMI
Participants will explore examples of best practices in teaching within a web-based environment. The discussion will focus on examples of active learning, reciprocity among students, time on task, and prompt feedback.The presentation will also address how to conduct interactions with colleagues that can set high expectations and respect for diverse ways of learning.

Questions and Discussion
Faculty Panel

Lunch Break

Best Practices in OnlineTesting
Tim J. Bristol, PhD, RN
Mary J. Yoho, PhD, RN, CNE
Using technology to administer tests and exams brings benefits and challenges to the academic process. In this session, participants will explore ideas for maximizing the technology to improve assessment, maximize faculty resources, and even improve student satisfaction.

Unfolding Clinical Cases as Interactive Podcasts: Building Critical Thinking Skills
Gregory A. DeBourgh, EdD, RN
Learn about a technology-enabled strategy that incorporates unfolding clinical case studies as interactive podcasts. This process engages learners in collaborative problem solving and reflective learning as they acquire and apply advanced reasoning and thinking skills. Instructional design and operational aspects of this emerging technology are described.

Refreshment Break • Displays • Posters

Decision-Making About Technology Selection and Usage
Tim J. Bristol, PhD, RN
Many decisions about technology are made outside the nursing department. In this discussion participants will explore different facets of the technology integration process. The session will assist nurse educators in identifying key steps and how best to be a part of the decision-making process.

Questions and Discussion
Faculty Panel

Adjourn

Tuesday, July 15

During each Concurrent Session, 2 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. One of the sessions offered in each timeframe requires that participants bring a laptop to the session. Wireless hook-up to the internet will be available in those sessions. Sessions are limited in size and choices are assigned in the order registrations are received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.

Classroom Management: Essential Technology Tips and Tricks
(This session is repeated CCS# 41)
It is recommended that you bring a laptop to this hands-on session. Complimentary wireless access will be provided.
Tim J. Bristol, PhD, RN
This highly interactive workshop will allow participants to explore a variety of tools that can enhance nursing education and improve efficiency. The participants will utilize software such as Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, and Google® pages to identify strategies that will improve outcomes and help encourage development in technology competency for your students. Course management tools such as the gradebook, discussion board, dropbox, email, and announcements will also be reviewed. Bring a laptop!

Technology Tools for Laboratory and Clinical Use: PDAs, Computer Programs and the Internet
It is recommended that you bring a laptop to this hands-on session. Complimentary wireless access will be provided.
Tim J. Bristol, PhD, RN
From clinicals to the classroom, there are many readily accessible tools that can be used to improve the learning experience and prepare students for nursing practice in the information age. These tools will enhance critical thinking and engagement of students.