Teacher Resources

Student Characteristics

- Course developed for first year nursing students in four year baccaluareate program

- Age range of students: Approximately 20 - 40 years old

- Required student knowledge/abilities necessary for unit participation: reading comprehension, ability to use stethoscope, abilitiy to communicate professionally, awareness of cultural differences in reference to communication

- Required pre-requisite courses: two biology and chemistry courses with two labs, two English courses, two psychology courses, a math course, and a sociology course

- Technology knowledge/skills necessary prior to unit participation: knowledge of how to use a computer, a computer microphone, and a computer webcam

Unit Objectives

- Lesson One:

After reviewing the assigned material within lesson one, students will:
1) Correctly recall the physical structures that makeup the respiratory system.
2) Correctly identify the purpose of the physical structures that makeup the respiratory system.

- Lesson Two:

After reviewing the assigned material within lesson two, students will:
1) Correctly identify the physiological function of the respiratory system.

- Lesson Three:

After reviewing the assigned material within lesson three, students will:
1) Correctly identify all the steps of performing a focus physical assessment of the respiratory system.

Student Technology Access

- Computer with ability to connect to the internet
- Preferable computer specs (per Dell):
- 4th gen Intel Core i3-4030U Processor (1.9GHz, 3M cache)
- Windows 7
- 15.6’ HS (1366x768) Wide View Anti-Glare WLED-backlit
- 4GB DDR3L at 16000MHz
- 500GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
- High Quality Speakers
- HD video webcam with Dell Webcam Central Software
- Noise reducing array microphone
- Power Point
- Microsoft Word – Version 2010
- Mozilla Firefox Internet Search Engine

Adaptive/Assistive Resources

- No software/devices needed.
- For information on strategies used, visit following link.

Content and Technology Standards

- Content Standards: ACEN 2013 standards and criteria baccalaureate
- Technology Standards: ISTE standards: Teachers

Professional Development Information

Suggestions/recommendations as to how to use the digital content:

- Online instruction only:
Permit student access to the webpage
Remain available via e-mail and discussion board to assist with questions/concerns
Support student community, interaction, and involvement via discussion boards

- Blended instruction:
Use lessons with supplementary webpages for independent learning. Then, rather than having students answer end of lesson discussion board questions on-line, have them bring their answers to class for group discussion.

- Online collaboration (students):
Use discussion board to promote student collaboration.

Safe On-line Delivery Recommendations

- Educator must possess knowledge of HIPPA / FERPA and implement accordingly

- Educator must possess knowledge of copy right laws and implement appropriately