Technology
The use of technology is an important aspect in any kind of teaching. Now, in the current atmosphere of learner-centered teaching in combination with great use of technology, use of technology is synonymous with teaching. There are many great tools available to us as instructors that enhance learning (Gaberson, Oermann & Shellenbarger, 2015, p. 217). However, perhaps more important than using technology, is consideration of the learner and how the learner will respond to the selected technology (Gaberson, Oermann & Shellenbarger, 2015, p. 220).
Participation
From my experience in the clinical setting, maintaining student interest and participation is an enormous challenge. There are, without a doubt, a great many factors that make this a challenging interaction with students. After a day of clinical everyone, including the instructor is exhausted. Clinical days are great learning experiences but often experiences such as these are very tiring. However, encouraging participation is an imperative key to learning. Through different learning techniques I will encourage and manage student participation.
Reflective Practice
Clinical education focuses on the skills associated with the clinical aspect of nursing, but also, the thinking aspect of nursing. As clinical educators, we sometimes think of the clinical experience as a way to check boxes in the grand list of nursing skills. However, clinical education is much more than learning a skill set; clinical education is learning the way to think like a nurse. Too often the focus of clinical education is narrowed to skill sets and tasks, when in reality, understanding the thinking aspect of nursing in terms of the “how” and “why” is just as important. Examining these important questions can only truly be accomplished through the use of reflective practice.