In the third section of this portfolio I present four artifacts that are representative of my research and writing experiences in adult education. First, an abstract from a research project involving a simulated learning experience for students is presented. Next, a scholarly paper I wrote as part of my course work at Brock University looking at approaches for incorporating interactivity into e-learning. Third, a demonstration of a Lesson Plan and Syllabus for a Microsoft Excel Basic for e-Learning course I designed is presented. Finally, a student handbook is included as an example of my technical writing skills.
This unique research project, conducted by a team of researchers from Conestoga College, University of Alberta and Boston University College, offered students an opportunity to participate in the "Hearing Voices that are Distressing" simulation experience. Working with researchers at Conestoga College I leveraged existing technology solutions for capturing qualitative data in the form of student responses. I will co-present the research findings and experience at the Hamilton Health Sciences Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, 20th Annual Research Day on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. In the presentation I will speak about our use of technology and how it enabled us to capture and store data in an easy, efficient, anonymous and secure manner.
This artifact demonstrates my commitment, desire and ability to work on confidential and ethically approved research with peers and to leverage existing technologies for use in research projects for no or little cost.
How can e-learning be designed to be interactive? This research paper was written as part of my coursework at Brock University and demonstrates my literature review, research and scholarly writing abilities. The research question is supported by providing background information pertinent to the topic, examining underlying values and power issues, revealing information sources. The paper provides a summary of literature linked to the research question and an analysis of the findings. Finally, it concludes by providing the significance of the findings to adult educators and implications to practice.
This lesson plan and syllabus were designed for teaching Microsoft Excel software at the basic level online for a fictitious community College and was completed as part of my coursework at Brock University. The course syllabus is an outline and organizer of important information for students. This artifact is indicative of my planning and organizational abilities as well as my curriculum and lesson plan writing skills. An outcomes-based approach was taken in the design of this curriculum and I have included the syllabus and detailed lesson plans for 2 out of 12 sessions.
This handbook is an example of my technical writing skills. Written and renewed each academic year the purpose of this handbook is to direct Nursing students in the McMaster-Mohawk-Conestoga BScN Program on how to find, download, install and navigate the FirstClass communication software application known as on campus as LearnLink.
In the third section of this portfolio I present four artifacts that are representative of my research and writing experiences in adult education. First, an abstract from a research project involving a simulated learning experience for students is presented. Next, a scholarly paper I wrote as part of my course work at Brock University looking at approaches for incorporating interactivity into e-learning. Third, a demonstration of a Lesson Plan and Syllabus for a Microsoft Excel Basic for e-Learning course I designed is presented. Finally, a student handbook is included as an example of my technical writing skills.
Artifact #1 - Hearing Voices that are Distressing: A Simulation Experience for Students
