Week 4 Assignment: Visual Teaching Tool (graded)

O, Excellent teaching tool with concise information that catches the attention of the viewer as well as is informative. I think it speaks to the population you are addressing—very real issues that would be of interest to them. Nice job meeting the required criteria & use of graphics/resources/references as well.

Purpose

To utilize the Patient Teaching Plan (developed in a prior assignment) to create a Visual Teaching Tool to educate the selected patient population about the selected health topic.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO 2: Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual functioning. (PO #1)

CO 4: Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO #2)

Due Date

Visual Teaching Tool assignment is due Sunday of Week 4 at 11:59 MT.

Points

This assignment is worth 75 points.

Select an Option to Complete this Assignment

There are 3 options for creating your Visual Teaching Tool. Be sure to choose a format that makes sense for your selected topic, population, and setting. For example, if will be teaching adults at a health fair, then an educational brochure would be an appropriate choice. You must use the Patient Teaching Plan you have developed in this course to create your Visual Teaching Tool.

Option #1 – Power Point

Directions: 

Create a 6-8 slide Power Point presentation for your selected population setting.

The goal of this Power Point Presentation is to address the three learning outcomes you developed in the Patient Teaching Plan. Once the learner has viewed your Power Point, all three of the learning objectives should have been met.For Example:If a learning objective in the teaching plan is: “At the end of this education, the learner will be able to demonstrate the proper way to wear a bike helmet,” then there should be content in your Power Point related to how to properly wear a bike helmet.

Tips for a great Power Point presentation:

Be creative! Choose a design (from the design tab of the PowerPoint presentation) to enhance visual appeal.

Incorporate graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.

Use words and phrases suitable for your selected population.

Avoid writing paragraphs. Use simple sentences and bullet points.

Cite all sources used to create the educational content with (author, year).

Proofread for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.

Option #2 – Educational Brochure (Using Microsoft Word)

Directions:

Open Microsoft Word, and select create a New document.Under the Education option, select Education Brochure. This will provide you with a blank tri-fold brochure template. You can change the design, insert graphics, and create text as you wish.

The goal of this Educational Brochure is to address the three learning outcomes you developed in the Patient Teaching Plan. Once the learner has viewed your Educational Brochure, all three of the learning objectives should have been met.
For Example:If a learning objective in the Patient Teaching Plan is: “At the end of this education, the learner will be able to demonstrate the proper way to wear a bike helmet,” then there should be content in your Educational Brochure related to how to properly wear a bike helmet.

Tips for a great educational brochure:
For Example:

Be creative! Choose a design (from the design tab of the PowerPoint presentation) to enhance visual appeal.

Incorporate graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.

Use words and phrases suitable for your selected population.

Avoid writing paragraphs. Use simple sentences and bullet points.

Cite all sources used to create the educational content with (author, year).

Proofread for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.

Option #3 – Infographic (Using a free Canva Account)

Directions:

If you are tech savvy and feeling creative – create an infographic! Infographics are a way to communicate information visually, through a combination of text and graphics. Infographics have become a popular way to present facts and ideas in an efficient, yet effective way. Healthcare related organizations, like as the CDC, regularly use infographics to assist individuals with limited background understand health-related topics. This form of education can be helpful for patient populations with low-literacy levels, or to simplify a complex topic. Perform a web search to learn more about infographics, view examples, and understand how they are utilized.

The goal of this Infographic is to address the three learning outcomes you developed in the Patient Teaching Plan. Once the learner has viewed your Infographic, all three of the learning objectives should have been met.For Example:If a learning objective in the Patient Teaching Plan is: “At the end of this education, the learner will be able to demonstrate the proper way to wear a bike helmet,” then there should be content in your Infographic related to how to properly wear a bike helmet.

Follow this link https://www.canva.com/create/infographics/Links to an external site. to the Canva website, and sign up for a free account.

Please note that there are options on this website that require payment. You should be able to create your infographic without spending money or providing any payment information. Choose graphics and designs that are free of charge

There are sample infographics on the website to get you started, and a Help section if you have questions. You can also perform a web search to find examples of infographic designs. Faculty are not able to provide technical support for Canva.

You will be able to start an infographic, save it to your account, and edit it later.

When your infographic is complete, you will need to download and save to your computer in order to submit to Canvas for grading. Select the PNG (recommended) saving option.

Tips for a great infographic:

Be creative! Select an eye-catching design to enhance visual appeal.

Incorporate graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.

Use words and phrases suitable for your selected population.

Avoid writing paragraphs. Use simple sentences and bullet points.

Cite all sources used to create the educational content with (author, year).

Proofread for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.

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Rubric

NR305 Week 4 Visual Teaching Tool Grading Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTeaching Content (20 points)• Content relates directly to selected health topic
• Content relates directly to the learning objectives from Patient Teaching Plan
• Content is appropriate to identified population20 ptsExcellent teaching content: relates directly to selected topic and addresses learning objectives; well written and thorough; content very appropriate for identified population18 ptsGood teaching content: related to selected topic and addresses learning objectives; adequate detail; content appropriate for identified population16 ptsFair teaching content; relates to selected topic, but does not sufficiently meet one of the criteria in this category8 ptsPoor teaching content; relates to selected topic, but does not sufficiently meet two of the criteria in this category0 ptsTeaching content was not related to the topic selected in the Patient Teaching Plan20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Graphics, Symbols and Text (20 points)Graphics and symbols are eye-catching and appropriate; graphics are relevant and assist with understanding of content; text is well placed and easy to read; use of small phrases and bullet points (not paragraphs)20 ptsExcellent use of graphics, symbols, and text; graphics are eye catching and assist with understanding of content; text is well placed and easy to read; good use of small phrases and bullet points18 ptsVery good use of graphics, symbols, and text; one criteria not met16 ptsFair use of graphics, symbols, and text; 2 criteria not met8 ptsPoor use of graphics and symbols; 3 criteria not met0 ptsGraphics and symbols were not used on the teaching tool20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign and Organization (20 points)Overall design layout is colorful and creative; content is neat and logically organized; content is easy to follow; completed using one of the 3 options (PPT, brochure, infographic)20 ptsTool design is excellent! Colorful, creative, neat, and logically organized. Content is very easy to follow18 ptsGood work! Tool design is simple, yet neat and colorful and logically organized16 ptsNice effort! Tool design is simple and neat, but lacks organization8 ptsTool design is neat and organized, but not completed using one of the options provided0 ptsTool lacks neatness and organization, lacks creativity, and is difficult to follow or understand.20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEditing (15 points)Citations in proper format (Author, Year); Edited prior to submission to remove eliminate spelling and grammatical errors; professional writing style15 ptsExcellent editing, based on criteria13 ptsGood editing, based on criteria12 ptsFair editing, based on criteria6 ptsPoor editing, based on criteria0 ptsTool was not edited prior to submission, contains numerous errors, and has an unprofessional appearance15 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction0 pts0 points deductedSubmitted on time0 ptsNot Submitted on Time – Points deducted1 day late = 3,75 deduction; 2 days late = 7.5 deduction; 3 days late = 11.25 deduction; 4 days late = 15 deduction; 5 days late = 18.75 deduction; 6 days late = 22.5 deduction; 7 days late = 26.25 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late0 ptsTotal Points: 75