Posted on October 16th, 2012 by Rebecca Brown | Filed under Adult Learning Principles, Training Tips
Elliott Masie leads conferences and writes about workforce learning, business collaboration and emerging technologies. While his emphasis is on the business world, there are pieces that we as trainers can take advantage of. Read his blog post about levels of intensity and engagement in learning activities. He also comments on the growing phenomenon of YouTube and MOOCs (massive open online courses) as teaching devices. http://www.learning2012.com/item/intensity-learning.html
Who is Elliott Masie? http://masie.com/MASIE-Information/who-is-elliott-masie.html
Posted on September 26th, 2012 by Rebecca Brown | Filed under National Library of Medicine, PubMed, TOXNET and Beyond
The National Library of Medicine ALTBIB portal provides access to PubMed® and MEDLINE® citations relevant to alternatives to the use of live vertebrates in biomedical research and testing.
This collection provides citations from published articles, books, book chapters, and technical reports published from 1980 to 2000. The bibliography features citations concerning methods, tests, assays, and procedures that may prove useful in establishing alternatives to the use of intact vertebrates. Many citations provide access to free full text.
Visit the site at: http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/altbib.html
Posted on September 24th, 2012 by Sharon Dennis | Filed under Classes for Trainers, Distance Education, Instructional Design, PowerPoint, Presentations, Teaching Technologies, Training Tips
Join the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) trainers as they share “aha moments,” tips, techniques and research-based recommendations from three recent professional development conferences. We will discuss:
- Presentation skills, including better PowerPoint design
- Tips for creating participant-centered training activities
- Distance learning recommendations
Date: November 7, 2012
Time: 3 – 4 pm ET
Place: Adobe Connect; web address will be sent to registrants
Register here: http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html#class501
Posted on September 14th, 2012 by Rebecca Brown | Filed under Evaluation, Presentations
You’ve done the work; you’ve collected the data; now what? In recent years, there has been an outpouring of tools to corral data and present it in a human-friendly format (ex. Infographics). A recent article in Information Today provides a run down of many different options based on the type of information you are trying to present. http://goo.gl/rf1mt
Posted on September 13th, 2012 by Sharon Brown | Filed under Adult Learning Principles, Distance Education, Online Classes, Presentations, Training Tips
In a recent presentation I attended there was a discussion was about about two groups of students, one undergraduate, the other graduate, who were asked to name the 10 most important qualities of behavior of the teacher during an online course. The top two qualities named they named?
Number one: Communication (that we understand)
Number two: Instructor disposition (we might need help with that)
Teacher disposition can be defined as having empathy, positive view of self, positive view of others, honesty, genuineness, meaningful purpose and vision.
Teacher disposition may lead to better student success with increased learning outcomes.
How do we make sure we are demonstrating the desired disposition during an online course?
Some key qualities:
• Be very present from the start.
• Personalize to each student.
• When a question is asked respond as quickly as possible, if possible immediately.
• Use the person’s name when communicating and if possible write a personal note.
• Provide positive feedback.
• Your tone can and will be detected. Present with positive, high-energy.
Posted on September 12th, 2012 by Rebecca Brown | Filed under PowerPoint, Presentations
Posted on September 11th, 2012 by Rebecca Brown | Filed under PubMed
The Introduction to MeSH 2013 is now available, including information on its use and structure, as well as recent updates and availability of data. Read more about it: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/introduction.html
Posted on September 10th, 2012 by Sharon Dennis | Filed under Adult Learning Principles, Distance Education, Online Classes, Teaching Technologies, Training Tips
Join us for an online class taught from October 8 – November 9, 2012: “Teaching with Technology: Tips, Techniques and Tools”!
In this class, you will learn about using technology tools for teaching distance learning courses. We will discuss options and best practices for asynchronous and synchronous distance classes, as well as “blended” classes that offer both in-person and online options. Adult learning principles will be reviewed. We will examine and discuss examples of software and website tools in teaching.
The class is taught “asynchronously” using the Moodle course management system, so you can complete the classwork at a time convenient for you. Allow approximately 2 hours per week for independent classwork. There are 4 weeks of assignments, readings, and discussions, with the 5th week saved for a “catch-up” week. Upon completion of the class you will receive 8 MLA CE credits.
The class is free and open to residents of the U.S. Class enrollment is limited, so we do ask that you check your schedule to be sure you have time to complete the class.
To register: http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html
Posted on September 7th, 2012 by Rebecca Brown | Filed under PubMed
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is currently involved in MEDLINE year-end processing (YEP) activities. These include changing the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and Substance Names on existing MEDLINE citations to conform with the 2013 version of MeSH, and other global changes.
Important Dates
November 14, 2012: NLM expects to temporarily suspend the addition of fully-indexed MEDLINE citations to PubMed. Publisher-supplied and in process citations will continue to be added.
Mid-December 2012: PubMed MEDLINE citations, translation tables, and the MeSH database will have been updated to reflect 2013 MeSH.
For details about the impact on searching from November 14 to mid-December, see: Annual MEDLINE/PubMed Year-End Processing (YEP): Impact on Searching During Fall 2012.
For background information on the general kinds of changes made annually, see: Annual MEDLINE/PubMed Year-End Processing (YEP): Background Information.
Posted on September 6th, 2012 by Rebecca Brown | Filed under Conferences
I recently came across a blog post that offered 10 tips for maximizing your experience at a conference. Bottom line…be prepared. Follow this link to read the tips: http://www.missiontolearn.com/2012/08/conference-learning-tips/