TEACHING STRATEGIES PLAN #1

Group Thought
NAME OF LEARNING
ACTIVITY
Learning Activity
Summary

The class is divided into three groups. Each group will identify
some ways that technology is used within the nursing
profession
Cognitive (identify level): Remembering, Understanding

Domain of Learning Affective: Responds the phenomena

(Blooms Taxonomy
Revised)

Student-Centered
At the completion of this learning activity, the learner will:
Learning Objective(s) The learner will identify some uses of technology within
nursing

Preparation Required
As an educator, I must be prepared to split students up into
by Teacher/Facilitator and group and have topic for students to discuss. Students will
Materials Needed
present ideas on large poster to front of class

Time Allotted
Learning Styles
Addressed by Activity

30 Min
Visual & Auditory

How is content connected Students are given the opportunity to discuss different way in
to prior learning?
which technology is used within the nursing profession. At the
end of the activity students will come together and discuss
different uses. Students will learn from each other with this
student centered learning task.

Reflective Debriefing
with Learners (postlearning activity) How will
it be accomplished?

Group discussion will take following activity to discuss

students findings. Educator will help to guide students
discussion but students will carry conversation

Evaluation of Learning
(How will it be
accomplished?)

Learning will be evaluated based on students responses on

poster

Teacher Reflection

This activity is a good fit as students are able to work together

and collaborate ideas as to how technology is used around
(justify choice of learning
them. Great activity to use at beginning of class as an ice
activity and good fit for breaker or to get the class into the correct state of mind of what
the identified learning
content will be discussed
objectives)
TEACHING STRATEGIES PLAN #2
Group Thought
NAME OF LEARNING
ACTIVITY
Learning Activity
Summary

The class is divided into the same three groups that they were
in for Teaching Strategy plan one. Each group will identify
some ways that they have used technology within the clinical or
classroom setting
Cognitive (identify level): Recalling, Understanding

Domain of Learning Affective: Responds the phenomena

(Blooms Taxonomy
Revised)

Student-Centered
At the completion of this learning activity, the learner will:
Learning Objective(s)
Recall some ways they have used technology within the clinical
setting of nursing

Preparation Required
As an educator, I must be prepared to split students up into
by Teacher/Facilitator and group and have topic for students to discuss. Students will
Materials Needed
present ideas on large poster to front of class

Time Allotted

30 Min

Learning Styles
Addressed by Activity

Visual & Auditory

How is content connected

to prior learning?

Students will need to recall events in which they have used

technology within their nursing practice.

Reflective Debriefing
with Learners (postlearning activity) How will
it be accomplished?

Group discussion will take following activity to discuss

students findings. Educator will help to guide students
discussion but students will carry conversation

Evaluation of Learning
(How will it be
accomplished?)

Learning will be evaluated based on students responses on

poster

Teacher Reflection

This activity is a good fit as students are able to work together

and collaborate ideas as to how they have used technology
(justify choice of learning within their nursing practice. This activity will be incorporated
activity and good fit for
into teaching strategy one so that students have multiple
the identified learning
aspects to discuss
objectives)

TEACHING STRATEGIES PLAN #3

Whats The Big Deal

NAME OF LEARNING
ACTIVITY
Learning Activity
Summary

This activity is used to ground content and determine why

content student is learning is important. This strategy can be
used in the middle of lecture to gain students attention in order
to start the thinking process for students
Cognitive (identify level): Recall, remembering, understanding

Domain of Learning
(Blooms Taxonomy
Revised)

Affective: Receiving, Responding

Student-Centered
Learning Objective(s)

At the completion of this learning activity, the learner will:

recognize some of the benefits of technology within nursing

Preparation Required Consideration of when this question should be asked during

by Teacher/Facilitator and class time is important. Timing should be relevant to content
Materials Needed

Time Allotted

5 Min

Learning Styles
Addressed by Activity

Auditory

How is content connected In order to determine why technology is important, students

to prior learning?
must be able to recall where technology in nursing is used and
how it affects the learner and the patient population.
Reflective Debriefing A brief open discussion will take place with students. Students
with Learners (postwill discuss some ways that technology has benefited their
learning activity) How will
learning process, and how it has had a positive effect on
it be accomplished?
patients and their family members within the clinical setting.

Evaluation of Learning
(How will it be
accomplished?)

Effectiveness of learning can be evaluated by students

response. If conversation is not flowing or students seem
resistant to respond, provider should visit topic again and
review some key points with students regarding content

Teacher Reflection

This is a good teaching strategy to use to promote critical

thinking in students. It gets the ball rolling and is a quick
exercise that can also be used to identify key benefits that
technology has to nursing. Content can also be later
incorporated as review or quiz material

(justify choice of learning

activity and good fit for
the identified learning
objectives)

TEACHING STRATEGIES PLAN #4

Jigsaw
NAME OF LEARNING
ACTIVITY
Learning Activity
Summary

In this activity, the class is broken up into groups. Each group

is asked to identify some characteristics that are associated
with technology in nursing. These are the pieces to the jigsaw.
Students are then asked to write ideas down. At the end the
groups come together and share their findings. Their findings
make up the jigsaw
Cognitive (identify level): remembering, understanding

Domain of Learning
(Blooms Taxonomy
Revised)

Affective: Receiving, Responding, valuing

Student-Centered

At the completion of this learning activity, the learner will:

Learning Objective(s)
Describe characteristics associated with technology that are
important for healthcare and clinical practice

Preparation Required Class needs to be divided into equal pairs. Assignment should
by Teacher/Facilitator and be clearly identified. Make sure time is allotted in order to
Materials Needed
share ideas with the class

Time Allotted

30 min

Learning Styles
Addressed by Activity

Visual, Auditory & kinesthetic

How is content connected Students need to be able to recall definition of technology as

to prior learning?
well as what technology is used in nursing care today. Pt will
then be able to identify characteristics of technology that are
essential for safe and effective care in nursing today
Reflective Debriefing
Students will come together at end of activity and share
with Learners (postcharacteristics that they have identified. Their characteristics
learning activity) How will will fit together like a jigsaw so that they are able to see the
it be accomplished?
whole picture of how technology impacts healthcare today
Evaluation of Learning Effectiveness of learning can be identified by lists students
(How will it be
form together. If students are unable to come up with multiple
accomplished?)
characteristics associated with technology or having trouble
coming up with ideas, content should be revisited in order to
ensure teaching is effective
Teacher Reflection
(justify choice of learning
activity and good fit for
the identified learning
objectives)

This learning activity allows students to work together to

identify characteristics of technology that have an impact on
nursing. Students then can come together and piece all their
thoughts to create a bigger picture. This activity promotes
critical thinking and teamwork and is student centered.

TEACHING STRATEGIES PLAN #5

NAME OF LEARNING
ACTIVITY

Reality Check

Learning Activity
Summary

This activity can frame a theoretical discussion in the context

of real world nursing practice. It can be incorporated into a
powerpooint presentation, with a slide that says reality check.
This can then cue a discussion in regards to how certain values
and principles that lead to nursing excellence are associated
with technology
Cognitive (identify level): remembering, understanding
applying.

Domain of Learning
(Blooms Taxonomy
Affective: Valuing, Receiving, Responding
Revised)

Student-Centered
At the completion of this learning activity, the learner will:
Learning Objective(s)
apply principles and values that are important for fostering
excellence in nursing practice when associated with technology

Preparation Required Not a lot of planning is required for this task. Educator must be
by Teacher/Facilitator and prepared to present questions to students and slot enough time
Materials Needed
for discussion

Time Allotted
Learning Styles

15 min
Auditory, Visual

Addressed by Activity
How is content connected Students must understand the how technology is used in
to prior learning?
nursing in order to identify principles and values that
technology affects in order to produce excellence in nursing
Reflective Debriefing
A discussion will take place with class following powerpoint
with Learners (postslide on what values and principles they think apply to this
learning activity) How will question. Students will guide the discussion. Educator can
it be accomplished?
evaluate if students understand from responses. Educator can
also take time to ask if there is something students may not
understand and allow for discussion following activity.
Evaluation of
Effectiveness of learning will be evaluated by students
Learning (How will it be
responses to powerpoint slide and amount of discussion
accomplished?)
created. If students are struggling to come up with principles
then content must be revisited by the educator to ensure
understanding.
Teacher Reflection

This a great quick teaching strategy that can be incorporated

into a powerpoint presentation. It allows for class to be broken
(justify choice of learning up from the typical lecture format and encourages discussion
activity and good fit for among students and peers. The slide reality check should also
the identified learning cue students that this information can be seen later on in a quiz
objectives)
or test setting.

TEACHING STRATEGIES PLAN #6

Online Discussion Group
NAME OF LEARNING
ACTIVITY

Learning Activity
Summary

Within this activity students will be required to log into

moodle page and respond a question as part of a homework
activity. Students will also be required to respond to two of
their peers initially posting with the use of three credible
sources.
Cognitive (identify level): Remembering & understanding,
Applying and Analyzing

Domain of Learning
(Blooms Taxonomy
Affective: Psychomotor: Receiving, Responding, Valuing
Revised)

Student-Centered
At the completion of this learning activity, the learner will:
Learning Objective(s)
demonstrate how technology has benefited their patient during
care
Preparation Required
Educator must be prepared to come up with initial posting
by Teacher/Facilitator and question to stimulate discussion. Grading guidelines will also
Materials Needed
need to be established so that student is able to answer
question and respond appropriately to peers
Time Allotted
Learning Styles
Addressed by Activity

Outside of class-45 min activity for students

Visual

How is content connected Students must think back to past experiences and share how
to prior learning?
technology has benefited their patient. They must also be able
to find and use credible resources to support their findings.
Reflective Debriefing
Homework assignment can be brought up during class time.
with Learners (postStudents can be asked to share experience or provide example
learning activity) How will scenario of a way that technology has benefited theor patient
it be accomplished?
during time of need.
Evaluation of Learning Discussion questions and students responses to peers should
(How will it be
be evaluated and graded. This provides educator an
accomplished?)
opportunity to look at students writing and determine if they

are grasping concepts and taking advantage of experiences

within the clinical setting.
Teacher Reflection

This learning activity is a good choice because it allows for the

educator to evaluate students responses individual, while still
(justify choice of learning
promoting communication skills and discussion between
activity and good fit for students. It also allows students the opportunity to practice
the identified learning
citing credible sources within their responses.
objectives)

TEACHING STRATEGIES PLAN #7

Clinical Quick Notes

NAME OF LEARNING
ACTIVITY
Learning Activity
Summary

With this activity, Students will spend post conference of

clinical writing about their day and how technology has
benefited them within their nursing practice. This allows
students a time to unwind and jot their thoughts down.
Cognitive (identify level): Remembering, Understanding,
Applying

Domain of Learning
(Blooms Taxonomy
Affective: Organization, Valuing, Responding
Revised)

Student-Centered
At the completion of this learning activity, the learner will:
Learning Objective(s)
examine how technology has benefited their nursing practice
Preparation Required Not a lot of preparation is needed for this task. Educator should
by Teacher/Facilitator and prepare question they want students to respond too. Question
Materials Needed
can be written down on chalk board or white board within post
conference room.

Time Allotted
Learning Styles
Addressed by Activity

20 min
Visual, Auditory

How is content connected Students must be able to identify uses of technology in

to prior learning?
nursing before they can identify how it has benefited them
Reflective Debriefing
Educator will evaluate students responses and ask them to go
with Learners (post- around room and share their thoughts. Sharing should be brief.
learning activity) How will It allows for students to learn from their peers and promotes
it be accomplished?
communication skills.
Evaluation of Learning Educator is able to take time and evaluate students writing to
(How will it be
see what they have gained from their experiences in clinical
accomplished?)
and if they are understand purpose and benefit of technology
within their daily practice.
Teacher Reflection

This activity is great because it incorporates learning as well as

group discussion among students. Students are able to reflect
(justify choice of learning
on their clinical experiences but also share with others,
activity and good fit for
allowing students to learn from each other.
the identified learning
objectives)
TEACHING STRATEGIES PLAN #8

NAME OF LEARNING
ACTIVITY

Ah-Ha Journal

Learning Activity
Summary

The Ah-ha journal is used as a learning exercise for students in

which they are able to write down events and thoughts. This
allows students to apply learned lessons to future events.
Students can be asked to share journal entries with peers to
promote peer learning.
Cognitive (identify level): Remembering, Understanding,

Applying
Domain of Learning Affective: Organization, Valuing, Responding
(Blooms Taxonomy
Revised)

Student-Centered
At the completion of this learning activity, the learner will:
Learning Objective(s)
examine how technology is used to support knowledge
construction in nursing

Preparation Required Minimual preparation is required for this task. Educator will
by Teacher/Facilitator and design journal question that students respond to at the end of
Materials Needed
clinical time.

Time Allotted
Learning Styles
Addressed by Activity

20 min
Auditor, Visual

How is content connected Students must be able to identify uses of technology in

to prior learning?
nursing in order to determine how technology has increased
their knowledge within the nursing profession
Reflective Debriefing
Students will be asked to share journal entrys and ah-ha
with Learners (post- moment with peers. This allows for students to learn from their
learning activity) How will
each other and promotes communication skills.
it be accomplished?
Evaluation of Learning Educator is able to review students writings and see what they
(How will it be
have learned throughout clinical experiences as well as how
accomplished?)
technology has expanded their knowledge in relation to their
clinical practice.
Teacher Reflection

This activity is great because it incorporates learning as well as

group discussion among students. Students are able to reflect

on their clinical experiences but also share with others,

allowing students to learn from each other.