Task Analysis Task analysis is the process by which the training designer breaks down the job into each task associated with that job. The data and information gained during this process helps to designer outline the structure the project in the next phase and tells them how to best organize the objectives in a logical … Continue reading Analysis in ADDIE – Part 2
The Need In any curriculum development, there has to be a reason that you are wanting to develop said curriculum in the first place. There has to be a need, whether it comes from you or from above you directing you; the analysis phase will ask the questions needed for for the whole process to … Continue reading Analysis in ADDIE – Part 1
I’ve said it before, a single data point, in itself, may not provide adaquate context for your operations and certainly not to someone outside your business. Think about it. If the Dean or CEO were to ask you, “How many people came through your simulation center doors this year,” and you say “3000.”….what does that … Continue reading Operations Tip: Trends
In this digital age, everyone is creating Power Points or sharing screens to work on planning or other important projects. But there is a lower tech method still around that can be just as efficient as some of these digital alternatives….the whiteboard. Here are some reasons to keep a whiteboard around: Brainstorming Great for doing … Continue reading Operations Tip: White boards
Here’s a neat little video that describes skill acquisition and the 10,000 “rule” that we hear so much about.
Another popular curricular development approach commonly used within the medical community is a 6-step approach first developed by Dr. David Kern in 1998. He developed this model from numerous generic approaches set forth by McGaghie, Tyler, Taba, and others, who originally advocated linking curriculum to health care. While the center doesn’t specifically use this approach, … Continue reading Curriculum Development: Kern’s 6-step
In operations, in inevitability, you will be asked certain for certain numbers or statistics about your program by various people. Operations managers need to have a fundamental understanding of their business operation and the basic operational numbers memorized. Keith A. Beaulieu, MBA, BS, BA, CHSOS In my opinion, everyone in operations should know how many … Continue reading Operations Tip: Data
As we’ve said in previous posts, there are tricks of the trade in simulation that can get you through the day unscathed. Having additional cords and adapters on hand during simulation, particularly during in situ, is one of them. Create a tool kit that contains everything you would need to quickly patch and/or repair your … Continue reading Tech Tip
Simulation Operations can become complex with a lot of moving parts. Having staff meetings every week may not be an option based on operational tempo. This poses an interesting challenge in keeping your staff and instructors up to date with information that can be rapidly changing …even by the hour. Many of use use Goodle … Continue reading Operations Tip
I was just reading an article from Level3 Healthcare the other day about control room distractions and it got me thinking about my center’s control room….what distractions do we have, what are our challenges? Now every center will have a different set-up; some will have a centralized control room while others will have decentralized control … Continue reading Control Room Distractions
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