Active Learning Templates
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EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE Active Learning Templates Active Learning Templates Table of Contents DESCRIPTION FEATURES 3 BENEFITS 3 3 RECOMMENDED USE EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 4 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 4 ●● Classroom-Related Activities ●● Clinical-Related Activities ●● Remediation-Related Activities ●● Active Instructional Activities for Students PRODUCT SUPPORT 6 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 6 EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE PAGE 2 www.atitesting.com © 2013 Assessment Technologies Institute®, Inc. Active Learning Templates Description Active Learning Templates are designed to guide students in the learning and review of nursing knowledge. There are seven types of Active Learning Templates available to choose from: Basic Concept, Diagnostic Procedures, Growth and Development, Medication, Nursing Skill, System Disorder, and Therapeutic Procedure. Each section of the templates is labeled and indicates the type of information that should be added. EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE The templates can be completed by placing text directly into the document. The Active Learning Templates may be used as a classroom or clinical assignment, and provide opportunities for multiple types of instructional strategies. Features ●● There are 7 types of Active Learning Templates ◯◯ Basic Concepts ◯◯ Diagnostic Procedures ◯◯ Growth and Development ◯◯ Medication ◯◯ Nursing Skill ◯◯ System Disorder ◯◯ Therapeutic Procedure ●● Editable boxes in PDF allows student to type directly into template ●● Editable boxes are labeled to indicate type of information required. Benefits ●● Standardized tool for remediation ●● Standardized tool for development of concept maps ●● Helps develop critical thinking ●● Supports concept analysis in concept-based courses ●● ●● Illustrates relationships between concepts, components of the nursing process and client care, client-related priorities and more. Provides a visual representation of relationships EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE PAGE 3 www.atitesting.com © 2013 Assessment Technologies Institute®, Inc. Active Learning Templates Recommended Use ●● Classroom activity ●● Independent study ●● Preparation for class ●● Preparation for exams ●● Preparation for clinical experiences ●● Remediation assistance for course work, clinical, and simulations ●● Study tool for students EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE Implementation Strategies CLASSROOM-RELATED ACTIVITIES ●● Pre-class assignment ◯◯ Assign the template to be completed prior to class. ■■ Example: Pharmacology Course ☐☐ ☐☐ ☐☐ ◯◯ ●● Assign the medication template. Provide directions regarding the category of medication to be used to complete the template (e.g., calcium channel blocker, ACE inhibitors, beta blocker). Require students to provide evidence that supports entries made in template. Use completed template as a ticket into the classroom. In-class activities ◯◯ Group concept map ■■ Identify template that best matches exemplar or health alteration content to be reviewed. ■■ Break students up into small groups and provide direction for assignment. ■■ Encourage student participation and group discussion to complete template. ■■ Review templates in a large group to enhance learning and correct any wrong information. ■■ ◯◯ Download templates into learning management system (e.g., Angel, Blackboard, Moodle) for students to use as a study tool. Reverse concept map ■■ Provide a short, two or three sentence scenario that introduces client in relation to admitting diagnosis, past medical history, and selected current assessment data. ☐☐ ☐☐ ■■ Provide student with Systems Disorder template that has client’s prescribed medication entered into the appropriate box. ▲▲ For beginning students, include no more than one or two medications. ▲▲ For advanced students, increase the number of medications to increase the level of difficulty. Using the scenario and medication provided, the student should complete template by entering expected assessment and laboratory findings, nursing interventions, possible diagnostic and surgical interventions, and client education. Process information as a group and challenge students to defend the client-related information they entered on their templates. EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE PAGE 4 www.atitesting.com © 2013 Assessment Technologies Institute®, Inc. Active Learning Templates Implementation Strategies (Continued) CLINICAL-RELATED ACTIVITIES ●● ●● ●● ●● EDUCATOR Require completion of System Disorder template instead of assessment tool and nursingIMPLEMENTATION care plan. Have students share and defend one of their System Disorder templates during post-clinical conference. GUIDE Require completion of Medication template for categories of drugs being given. Complete a System Disorder template as a group during post-clinical conference on one of the assigned clients. Ask challenging questions to promote clinical reasoning. REMEDIATION-RELATED ACTIVITIES ●● ●● Designate the number of templates to be completed for remediation after taking a proctored or practice assessment. Have students choose the appropriate templates based on areas identified for topic review. ACTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS ●● Classroom-related activities ◯◯ ◯◯ Complete relevant Active Learning Template during class and lecture as an effective note taking method. Complete desired Active Learning Template as an effective study method to prepare for classroom exams. ■■ ■■ ●● Choose and complete corresponding Active Learning Template. Clinical-related activities ◯◯ ◯◯ ◯◯ ●● Determine content needing to be reviewed such as a basic concept, diagnostic procedure, growth or development, system disorder or health alteration, medication, nursing skill, or therapeutic procedure. Complete desired Active Learning Template based on client needs or health alterations using clinical reasoning skills. Complete Medication Active Learning Template on medications given to assigned client. Complete a Growth and Development Active Learning Template on assigned clients during Pediatric course and keep in notebook. Use the template as a study tool prior to course and ATI exams. Remediation-related activities ◯◯ Complete an Active Learning Template during group study sessions. ■■ ◯◯ Choose a group leader to facilitate completion of the template. Take turns in the group leader role. ■■ Use template to identify “need to know” information. ■■ Enhance individual learning by participating in group discussion. Complete Active Learning Templates on topics identified on Focused Review®. EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE PAGE 5 www.atitesting.com © 2013 Assessment Technologies Institute®, Inc. Active Learning Templates Product Support At ATI Nursing, we pride ourselves on timely, effective support to meet your needs. Please contact us EDUCATOR at 800-667-7531 if you need assistance with this product. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE Technical Requirements For optimal testing experience, we recommended a wired network connection. Full system requirements are available at http://www.atitesting.com/TechnicalRequirements.aspx. EDUCATOR IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE PAGE 6 www.atitesting.com © 2013 Assessment Technologies Institute®, Inc.
