COMMUNITY HEALTH
DEN 4362
(with: Angela Tedeschini)
Welcome Back!
“Let’s mingle!”
“What was the
highlight of your
summer?”
“What are at least 2
of your health
related goals this
semester?”
***Gibson & Frankie***
AGENDA:
What on earth is Community (Public
& Population) Health?
What is this ‘Hybrid Learning’ stuff?
What does the course outline say?
How do you use Blackboard again?
Well, here we are in the 21st century…
is heart disease and diabetes under
control?
do people still smoke?
do we always wear seatbelts when we
drive?
is our water safe to drink?
what is the air quality in this
classroom?
do we all floss every 24 hours?
The achievement of good
health remains a worldwide
goal.
So what field did you say you
were in?
Scenario:
"Why is Jason in the hospital?
Because he has a bad infection in his leg.
But why does he have an infection?
Because he has a cut on his leg and it got
infected.
But why does he have a cut on his leg?
Because he was playing in the junk yard next
to his apartment building and there was some
sharp, jagged steel there that he fell on.
But why was he playing in a junk yard?
Because his neighbourhood is kind of run
down. A lot of kids play there and there is no
one to supervise them.
Scenario cont’d…
But why does he live in that neighbourhood?
Because his parents can't afford a nicer place
to live.
But why can't his parents afford a nicer place
to live?
Because his Dad is unemployed and his Mom is
sick.
But why is his Dad unemployed?
Because he doesn't have much education and
he can't find a job
But why ...?"
- from Toward a Healthy Future: Second Report on the Health
of Canadians
What is Community (& Population) Health?
Community Health:
The efforts and activities of private or
public individuals, groups or organizations
to help communities improve the health of
their communities through health
promotion, protection and preservation
What is Community (& Population) Health?
Population Health:
Consists of the same efforts and activities
of Community Health, however it
specifically focuses on entire populations
and the factors that determine their health
status. It is a primary preventive
approach.
The Mission of this course…
To instill an appreciation for the
interconnectivity of Community, Public,
and Population Health concepts to the
provision of health care in any setting,
and to develop the knowledge and skills
to create and deliver effective health
promotion programs.
What does the Course Outline say?
www.online.algonquincollege.com
Course Outline Important Info.:
Attendance is critical to keeping on top of
course progress and group contributions –
Call/e-mail me in advance if you will be
absent: Ph. 727-4723 ext. 5156 /
tedesca@algonquincollege.com
CALL/E-MAIL ME in advance to discuss any
difficulties or need for time extension,
otherwise assignments are due as indicated
or zero will be assigned.
A detailed course syllabus can be found in
Blackboard under “Course Information”
What is a ‘Hybrid’ course?
Algonquin College defines it as “a course that
blends the efficiencies found within teacherled classroom interactions & online learning
activities using the Blackboard course system.
These courses seek to capture the online
activity as a normal part of the scheduled
activity (I.e. 1 hour in class and 1 hour
online).”
“The goal is to enhance student learning
through a structured combination of face-toface and out-of-class activities.”
What is a ‘Hybrid’ course?
“The hybrid model of course delivery can
offer students a learning environment that
extends beyond the classroom walls and
accommodates the many varied learning
styles and paces.”
“…is current and in keeping with the
environment students will face upon
graduation.”
“…prepares students for self directed and life
long learning.”
(Algonquin College Teaching & Learning Services – Tools for
Teaching brochure 2002)
Hybrid Learning…
The challenges:
Techno stress
Information overload
Self and group management
Variety of learning styles
Grieving period
Other?
Hybrid Learning…
The benefits:
Less time in class
A world of information!
Student centered
Variety of learning styles
Group interactivity
Exciting new experience!
Other?
How will Blackboard be used for this course?
http://online.algonquincollege.com
Blackboard tips and reminders:
For computer technical difficulties please call
IT Services at : 727-4723 ext. 5555
Email: 5555@algonquincollege.com
Please visit the Online Learning Center to
seek help and resources for using Blackboard
– Located at C204/208
- Email: olchelp@algonquincollege.com
Please contact me any time for course
content questions & suggestions or at
your own risk for computer help (ha!ha!)
Email Preferences
Make sure your email address in ACSIS is set
for username@algonquincollege.com
See: https://acsis.algonquincollege.com/
You may have your mail forwarded to another
address…but…if that address has a content
limit, you may not receive the message.
See this site and follow links to email settings
http://www.algonquincollege.com/its/support/
It is recommended that you check your email at
www.mail2web.com instead (if you have more
than 1 email address)
Looking forward to learning
with you online next!
Have a great week