Cherry Ann Hackshaw-Titte

  ✌ Come along and let’s explore the COI & ICT integration   The community of inquiry (COI) The community of inquiry is a frame work that highlights social presence, teaching presence and cognitive presence as essential elements that facilities successful educational experiences in online distance learning environment[1] Social presence The ability to interact with others in a meaningful way. To develop interpersonal relationships and communicate purposefully in a trusting environment .[1] Cognitive presence The extent to which participants can construct and confirm meaning through sustained communication.[1] Teaching presence The design, facilitation and direction and direction of cognitive and social processes for meaningful learning.[1] Information & communication Technology (ICT)   The utilization of computers, the internet and communication network in teaching and learning.[2...

Reflection    Are we Ready Reflection on the role of a nursing educator in the 21 st century This is a dynamic one with continuous change in the modes of education delivery. The emergence of  technology has shifted students demographics, their learning needs and reshaped the educational landscape.  Nursing educators has to adapt to an educational era where technology is on the forefront and must be incorporated in teaching and learning to keep up the momentum. So, educators need to get on board. They are faced with the challenge of guiding students in problem solving and critical thinking skills to adapt to the constant changes in the future. The 21st Century learning environments would be well‐equipped with computer hardware, software, electronic whiteboards and rich digital and online curricular resources.  As you enter a 21st Century learning environment, it would be facilitated by interactive learning, higher level thinking skills, and student engagem...