Robinson NDA 2009

MICHELLE ROBINSON DMD, MAASST DEAN FOR INFORMATICSUAB SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

The Use of Informatics and the Web for Dental Development and

Recruitment of Students and Faculty

Michelle Robinson DMD, MA

INFORMATIVE WEB SITE

An informative web site is the basis for any development and

recruitment strategyMichelle Robinson DMD, MA

Explore Health Careers.Org


EXPLORE HEALTH CAREERS

Career profile for dentist


Student Doctor Network


STUDENT DOCTOR NETWORK

Dental articles


The School/Organization Web Site

Prominent Branding

Location/Contact Addtl info for audienceMichelle Robinson DMD, MA

Basic Web Elements

Welcome Background and mission Introduce culture, philosophy of school

News/Announcements Current events, awards and accolades, initiatives

Quick Links Guide to external dental links of interest Guide to popular internal web links


Enhanced Web Elements

CalendarEmployment Opportunities for facultyJob Placement for studentsFaculty Profiles/web pagesStudent organization and class web pages


WEB 1.0 VS WEB 2.0

Web 1.0 = present information

Web 2.0 = collaborate on info


Web 2.0

Web 2.0 is an umbrella term given to the “new” Internet collaborative and dynamic technologies that allow for document creation and sharing

Pedagogical collaboratories where students can interact with each other, the instructor, and the world-wide community


Comparison of Web 1 vs 2

1.0 2.0

Passive audience Interactive audience

Ofoto Flickr

Britannica Online Wikipedia

Personal Home Page Blogging, Tweeting

Email Social Networking


Web 2.0 Technologies


Wiki


Medical Wiki Examplehttp://wiki.efficientmd.com


Wiki Benefits

Material immediately availableCollaborative editingExpansive information

Topics can be kept brief, but easily expanded on by linking to other topic pages


Wiki Use in Dentistry


CREATE A WIKI

http://www.pbworks.com


Blog

Chronological “weblog” of an individual’s diary events, commentary, video and image media

Visitors allowed to comment on blog entriesUse in Dental Education

Chronology of change/Document a process curriculum development, transition to electronic patient

records, etc.


CREATE A BLOG

http://www.blogger.com


HTTP://DELICIOUS.COM/

Social BookmarkingOnline Bookmarking allows for

anywhere access and sharing with others

Social Bookmarking Web Site


Social Networking/Online Communities

FacebookMySpaceTwitter

Student Doctor Network

Dental-Online- Community


Collaborative/Networking Software on Campus:

MS Outlook SharePoint

Web-based collaboration and document mgmt

Typical web features plus Improved access control Hosting of blogs, discussion forums, newsletters Document posting and tracking Meeting and scheduling tools

UAB SOD Faculty SharePoint Site


Sample SharePoint Site


Use the web to recruit mentors and link with mentees: NJDA

Online Mentoring


Online Mentoring Community

•Provide support to mentors or mentees

•Programs exist for faculty seeking mentors or students seeking mentors

•Sign up for an online mentoring community or create your own program

http://www.mentoring.org


VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSVIRTUAL WORLDS

Virtual Environments

VLE Criteria

Software to facilitate course mgmtDesigned electronic spaceEnrich classroom activitiesBasic elements =

Syllabus Administrative info Student tracking Teaching materials


WebCT/Blackboard VistaAngel

Desire to Learn

Integration w/ Voice ToolsIntegration w/ Course Assessment Tools for

testing and “plagiarism” checkingSet learning goals and assoc w/course itemsPeer-reviewed discussions, blogs, journalsCreate personal profiles w/photos


Beyond Basic VLE

Use of avatars Virtual world persona/representation Engage learners, web site visitors Improve information retention and interest Provide alternative for auditory learners My avatar


Virtual Worlds

Simulated environment intended for inhabitation

Second Life Basics and Use in Education


Podcasting

Broadcast content to any online audienceAudio broadcast = podcastVideo broadcast = vodcastDo not need an iPODiTunesU

podcasts and vodcasts from institutions of higher learning


YouTube – Video SharingYouTube – Video Sharing Skype – Video CallingSkype – Video Calling

Digital Media Sharing


Using Web Tools – Support

IT supportIncentives Protected timeTraining and development


In Closing

A basic web site that is well-designed can be a good development and recruitment tool

Web 2.0 allows your audience to get better acquainted with the school and participate in the exchange of knowledge so you can learn something about them

Most tools are readily accessible and allow you to connect with a global audience

Support is a must to avoid frustration!


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Thank You

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