Module 6 Summary

I really appreciated the amount of time we had between modules and also liked that due dates were attached to pairs of modules. I like that it was self paced and that we could contact other students and instructors easily. Discussion boards are helpful because some students may get clarification for a topic or problem with which I was also having difficulty. I like the email component so that I can keep track of all correspondence with my instructors. Most of all I liked that I did not have to sit in a classroom. Online learning is my preference.

I loved the Blog. I liked learning about the other students and reading their perspectives. I have never blogged before and enjoyed it. I started writing a song about it. It’s called “Bloggin’ Now”….in D. I liked the assignment on clinical decision support systems as I knew very little about them. My favorite topic was the module on baises and heuristics. This is very valuable for me and will heighten my awareness both in the clinical setting and in the classroom as I work with students.

The part I disliked the most were the podcasts. I found them very time consuming and the voices from NPR very irritating. Because I could not see the expressions of the speakers, it was difficult for me to glean what was needed from them.

I would not change much about the structure of the course. Although the second module was the most challenging for me as I conquered PubMed and wrestled with endnote, I think it was very valuable and would keep it. Is there an easier tutorial? A very simplified and tangible step by step guide would be helpful. I liked how the modules were grouped and thought that all the basic elements of informatics were addressed. I don’t know how valuable that statement is since blogging, wikidocs, endnote, clinical decision support systems, etc were all pretty new to me. In summary, I felt that it was of appropriate content and difficulty for me and necessary for me in my practice. I have begun to incorporate many things I have learned into school and work.