Join.me

Discovered a new app that allows users to share the desktop of a Mac or PC with others who have a mobile device, such as an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch (probably works with  Droids, too). The FREE app is Join.me https://join.me/.  Participants can also use the app to share files and chat. 

Nursing Podcasts

Nursing Schools.net posts podcasts of interest to nursing at
http://www.nursingschools.net/blog/2011/02/50-awesomely-educational-podcasts-for-nurses/

According to the website, the podcasts come from nursing journals, news, and other resources.  You may find something of interest on the site. 

Central-line Catheter Bloodstream Infection Prevention

In an earlier blog I discussed central-line bloodstream catheter infections and the reporting system in the state of Maryland.  The IHI has published resources to reduce the problems, Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections.  The resources are free and can be downloaded from http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/Campaign/CentralLineInfection.htm

Creating Videos for the Web

The first three days of class were cancelled at Georgia College this semester because of snow and ice.  I had all of my courses, except one, were designed in a hybrid mode, but not stand alone online.  Since timing of getting courses started was a critical factor, I created several podcasts to introduce the course syllabi, calendar, and navigation.  The Mac laptop (KeyNote, GarageBand, iTunes) and the free Elluminate headset (give-away at a conference last year) were immensely helpful.

After I created the podcasts, I uploaded them to the GC podcasting server.  One student had difficulties viewing them, so I also uploaded the PowerPoint equivalent (no audio).  The podcasts served as a work around to assist the students to get started on their courses.
We began a new series of Faculty Development workshops yesterday.  My goal is to improve the quality of my podcasts and to share resources that I discover helpful with everyone.

One of the education listservs that I follow has a very nice resource designed to help others create video for the web.  The resource is designed by Richard Byrne.  It is online at http://issuu.com/richardbyrne/docs/making-videos-on-the-web/1

ICU eLearning

The Society of Critical Care Medicine has an elearning website at http://www.learnicu.org/Pages/default.aspx  Interesting resources! 

Ergonomics

Linda added two resources to the textbook website at http://dlthede.net/Informatics/Informatics.html

January 23, 2011 Cornell University Ergonomics Site. (Chapter 21)

Guidelines for arranging a Computer Workstation - 10 steps for users. Just as the title says, this site has 10 steps with links to more information on some of the topics.
http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/ergoguide.html

Workplace Ergonomics Tools. Links to great information such as tips for using laptops, tips for alleviating pain when using a computer, and many evaluation tools for items such as keyboards and mouse.. In short, a handbook for ergonomics for computers and other items.
http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/cutools.html

Medicare Website

Medicare has developed a "consumer friendly" website at http://www.medicare.gov/Default.aspx
It includes links to compare hospitals, nursing homes, and way to find a doctor.  Consumers can search for physicians that accept Medicare as full payment. The site is worth exploring.