Course Format |
The integration of e-learning and face-to-face learning was convenient for me. | 2 | 6 | 24 | 20 |
This was a practical learning experience. | 3 | 3 | 31 | 15 |
The integration of e-learning and face-to-face learning helped me learn pediatrics topics. | 2 | 6 | 25 | 19 |
Overall Technology |
I have taken online or hybrid courses in the past. | 11 | 16 | 17 | 8 |
I have used Blackboard in the past. | 0 | 0 | 20 | 32 |
I found Blackboard easy to use in this course. | 2 | 2 | 25 | 23 |
I found the online preceptor to be helpful when addressing technology-related issues or problems. | 0 | 0 | 14 | 37 |
I did not experience any technical difficulties during the course. | 0 | 2 | 27 | 22 |
Discussion Boards |
Discussion boards improved my understanding of pediatric topics. | 4 | 12 | 29 | 7 |
Discussion boards were valuable. | 5 | 9 | 30 | 8 |
Discussions were relevant. | 3 | 2 | 32 | 15 |
Discussions were facilitated well by the online preceptor. | 2 | 3 | 26 | 21 |
Blogs |
The introduction blog was valuable. | 7 | 13 | 25 | 7 |
The reflection blog helped me review what I learned during the course. | 5 | 10 | 27 | 10 |
CLIPP Cases |
CLIPP cases were valuable. | 1 | 3 | 21 | 27 |
CLIPP cases covered topics and clinical presentations that were not seen during my face-to-face clinical experience with patients at my training site. | 1 | 2 | 17 | 32 |
Case Write-Upb |
The case write-up was a valuable exercise. | 3 | 6 | 33 | 8 |
Completing the case write-up helped me to learn a pediatric topic in detail. | 2 | 4 | 31 | 13 |
Preparing the case write-up increased my comfort with medical writing. | 2 | 9 | 30 | 9 |
Community Resource Summaryb |
Preparing the community resource summary was a valuable learning experience. | 1 | 10 | 24 | 15 |
Preparing the community resource summary helped me learn about a community resource available to families in Philadelphia. | 1 | 5 | 26 | 18 |
Learning Objectives |
I developed an understanding for communication with children and their families. | 1 | 0 | 23 | 28 |
I developed basic skills in conducting newborn, pediatric, and adolescent physical examinations. | 1 | 0 | 23 | 28 |
I can describe significant developmental milestones in childhood. | 0 | 4 | 27 | 21 |
I can identify nutrition requirements for infants and children. | 0 | 4 | 29 | 19 |
I recognize “normal values” for vital signs and anthropomorphic data. | 1 | 11 | 24 | 16 |
I appreciate the importance of vaccination in promoting health and wellness. | 0 | 0 | 16 | 36 |
I understand the influence of family, community, and society on the child in health and disease. | 0 | 1 | 14 | 37 |
I understand important preventive and anticipatory guidance strategies for children. | 0 | 0 | 23 | 29 |
I have started to understand common diseases in children (eg, asthma, anemia). | 0 | 3 | 20 | 29 |
I can identify important clinical resources to help me care for children. | 1 | 2 | 31 | 18 |
Overall Experience |
I prefer this blended learning format (e-learning combined with face-to-face clinical education) to traditional face-to-face clinical rotations. | 8 | 18 | 15 | 11 |
The amount of work required for this course was appropriate. | 2 | 12 | 30 | 8 |
As a result of this course, I feel more confident in communicating with children. | 1 | 3 | 30 | 18 |
I would recommend this course to my fellow students. | 5 | 7 | 30 | 10 |
I would sign up for another blended course like this in the future. | 4 | 11 | 27 | 10 |
I was satisfied with the overall learning experience. | 3 | 5 | 31 | 13 |