Using a PowerPoint to Flash Converter to create e-learning content to support biosciences within nurse education Dr Damion McCormick

 Teaching biosciences in nurse education Context l Viewed as a challenging subject l Material seen as relevant, but difficult to apply l Not enough time given for study l Differentiation is a major issue Chapple et al. 1993, Davies et al Quinn, 1995, Trnobranski, 1996, Sinclair, 1998 Prowse, 2003, Friedel and Treagust, 2005 Jordan et al. 1999, McKee, 2002

 Teaching biosciences in nurse education Context l Increased class sizes l Wide entry gate l Need to revisit the material in branch e-learninge-learning More support for those who need it? Work at their own pace? Access to resources?

e-learning  Reusable learning objects (RLOs)  Online assessments within WebCT  Interactive whiteboards  Podcasts  PowerPoint to Flash conversion (Using rapid e-learning to create interactive ‘online lectures’)

Rapid e-learning  Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most commonly used software applications.  Navigation and interaction can be added easily.  A range of tools are now available which can convert a PowerPoint presentation in to a flash move that can be delivered over the web.  Allows ‘non-technical’ users to produce and edit content.  Record audio and video narration. Articulate Presenter iSpringCamtasia

Development process Rapid e-learning PowerPoint presentation Amend the presentation Add slide notes Animate text and objects Record narration Add interactivity Rapid e-learning

PowerPoint presentation

Introduction Navigation Expand glossary Amend the presentation Add slide notes Expand

Animate text and objects

Interstitial Fluid The movement of fluid Net reabsorption Arteriole Venule BHP BCOP BHP

Media assets Add interactivity Hyperlinks Assessments or activities Interactivity ‘listen’ ‘watch’ ‘browse’ ‘investigate’ ‘explore’ ‘choose’ PASSIVE Lecturer centred Student centred ACTIVE

Development process Rapid e-learning PowerPoint presentation Amend the presentation Add slide notes Animate text and objects Record narration Add interactivity Rapid e-learning

What are the benefits?  Provide a new platform for the delivery of existing resources  Non-technical users can produce and edit content easily  Students feel more engaged and supported  Interaction encourages active learning (deeper learning) What are the disadvantages?  Time commitment (rapid but still requires development time)  Review process could be less rigorous?  Cost  Issues with sound quality and animations Rapid e-learning