SUNY Delhi

MS in Nursing Education
NURS 604/605 Graduate Advanced Clinical Practicum Learning Contract

Student Name: Marjorie Reilly Practicum hours to be 48

completed
Student Delhi E-mail Address: MR90@live.delhi.edu Student Phone Number: 518.369.4942

Course Faculty Name: Cheryle Levitt Course Faculty Phone Number: 215.687.4716

Course Faculty Delhi E-mail levittcg@delhi.edu Course#/Semester/Session/Year: NURS 605/Spring K/2017

Address:

Preceptor Name: Julie London Preceptor E-mail Address: londonje@delhi.edu

Practicum Site: SUNY Delhi Unit/Department for Practicum: Online BSN

NURS 402 Teaching and
Learning
Current Employment Location Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson, NY: Nursing Division
and Unit/Department: St. Peters Hospital, Albany, NY: 6 Brady Farrell

Start Date: 3/22/17 Completion Date: 5/12/17

Practicum Goal and Focus

My goal for this practicum experience is to explore the role of nursing educator in the online platform. Through my
efforts I hope to gain an understanding of the tasks and challenges of this role, and more specifically, how the role of
educator in this platform contrasts with my experience in the on-ground setting. Ultimately, I hope to gain insight
into whether the online platform is an environment in which I can be both successful and fulfilled in my role as
nursing educator.

I expect that through this experience I will:

Implement strategies for creation of a vibrant online learning community.

Appraise student assessment methods
Discover the principles behind development and maintenance of the online classroom.
Evaluate the obligations and opportunities of and for academic service.
Evaluate course and program evaluation and assessment processes.
Evaluate opportunities for faculty development.

Column A Column B Column C

A. Practicum Outcomes: (min 4 to Learning Activities to Accomplish the List How You Plan to Demonstrate Participation in
max 6). The MSN student will: Outcomes From Column A Learning Activities

Implement at least three strategies
1 for communication with students in
the online environment, in order to
help to create a vibrant teaching
and learning community.
Meet with preceptor Dr. Julie
London to discuss ideas for
effective strategies.
Create About Us video greeting.
Respond to student About Us
posts.
Respond to student discussion posts
with implementation of Socratic
Submit short narrative of discussion with Dr.
London regarding strategies.
Submit link to About Us video.
Submit samples of responses to About Us and
DQ exchanges.
Submit sample of email and/or other classroom
communication with students.
 questioning.
Work in one-to-one discussion
Question (DQ) to help students
create behavioral teaching
objectives.
Respond to student emails and/or
other classroom communication
methods as appropriate.

Appraise assessment methods, and
2 conduct assessment of student
learning for at least three different
assignment types.
Use GradeMark to evaluate three
student scholarly papers.
Evaluate three students work in
DQs and assignments (Jing,
VoiceThread, etc.) by applying
rubrics appropriately.
Submit all work to Dr. London for
evaluation of assessment and
critiques of student coursework.
Export class roster into excel file
for use as a gradebook.
Submit sample of student papers evaluated using
GradeMark.
Submit samples of DQs and assignments which
have been evaluated using the assigned course
rubrics.
Submit a sample critique from Dr. London from a
student assessment.
Submit gradebook roster created for course.

Discover at least one of each of the
3 principles of: instructional design,
curriculum development, revision,
and general maintenance in the
online classroom platform.
Meet with Dr. London both before
course opens, and throughout the
session, to discuss the
aforementioned principles of the
online classroom, and how they
apply specifically to the NURS 402
Teaching and Learning course.
Seek out and view an online
Moodle tutorial.
Submit short narrative of discussion with Dr.
London.
Submit a short narrative discussing Moodle
tutorial learning and insights.
Submit link to Moodle tutorial used for this
exercise.

Evaluate possibilities for academic Attend and present short Submit copy of presentation to be made at FACT2
4 service, governance, and presentation at the SUNY Faculty meeting (Possible video if symposium is
collaboration, and participate in Advisory Council on Teaching and recorded).
two academic service events. Technology (FACT 2) Symposium. Submit short narrative of experience at SUNY

Evaluate at least three course and
5 program evaluation and
assessment principles, procedures,
and/or tools utilized in the
assessment process for NURS 402.
Appraise at least three
6 opportunities and resources for
advanced nursing practice
development, specifically in the
role of faculty.
D1: Summary of Outcomes, Activities, and Evidence (Weeks 1-4)
Attend a SUNY Delhi School of
Nursing Faculty Meeting.
Discuss with Dr. London her
service efforts, responsibilities, and
insights.
Discuss assessment principles,
procedures, and tools utilized with
Dr. London.
Examine Compliance Assist tool
with Dr. London.
Review faculty peer evaluation
tool.
Review student evaluation tool.
Discuss personal development
efforts undertaken by Dr. London.
Discuss time management
strategies with Dr. London, and
implement strategies in my online
(and on-ground) teaching.
Delhi faculty meeting (as discussed, this meeting
will not be attended until May 2, so this will not
be included in the service discussion in the
Journal 2 academic service discussion. However,
if you are in agreement, the FACT2 Symposium
experience will be used for this discussion).
Submit short narrative of discussion with Dr.
London.
Submit narrative discussing learning in regard to
understanding of principles, procedures, and tools
used in the course and program evaluation and
assessment process.
Submit narrative of discussion with Dr. London.
This narrative will include reflection and analysis
of efforts I have undertaken, and might potentially
pursue, in the realm of practice development in
the role of faculty. This narrative may also
include concrete ideas (links to conferences, etc.)
for my future faculty development.
a. Practicum Outcomes:
What outcomes were met, how were
they met, and if not met, provide
explanation.
Outcome 1: Implement at least three strategies for communication with students in the online
environment, in order to help to create a vibrant teaching and learning community.
This outcome was met by creating an introduction video in Adobe Spark for the classroom, responding
to students in the DQ forums, using Socratic questioning to advance the discussions, working with a
student in the one-to-one discussion regarding creating behavioral objectives for an assigned teaching
project. I also formulated a response to a student email regarding a late assignment. Dr. London
actually responded to the student, but agreed with the response I suggested. I can very much see how
using all of the aforementioned methods helps to create a vibrant classroom. I do feel that I am
somewhat limited by my small (and somewhat clandestine) role in the classroom. However, I most
definitely feel that these activities helped me to meet outcome 1.
Outcome 2: Appraise assessment methods, and conduct assessment of student learning for at
least three different assignment types.
This outcome has been met by grading student DQs, a scholarly paper, and through critique of a
students behavioral objectives written for an assigned teaching project. I felt that I not only met this
objective through my activities, but I came away with a far deeper understanding of the difficulty of
assessing student learning both fairly and efficiently.
Outcome 3: Discover at least one of each of the principles of: instructional design, curriculum
development, revision, and general maintenance in the online classroom platform.
Although I have completed some of the activities for this outcome, I feel that I have a bit more work
left in achieving this outcome. Now that I have viewed a number of Moodle tutorials, and engaged in
discussion with Dr. London about many of these topics, I plan to work with her in the classroom to gain
a better understanding of the Moodle platform, and also to understand how this influences instructional
design and curriculum development. In addition, it is my hope to gain a better understanding of the
revision and maintenance procedures for the platform. Thus, the achievement of this outcome is
ongoing.
Outcome 4: Evaluate possibilities for academic service, governance, and collaboration, and
participate in two academic service events.
This outcome has been met through my attending the FACT 2 Symposium, and by remotely attending a
SUNY Delhi Faculty Meeting. In addition, Dr. London and I have discussed her various service efforts,
responsibilities, and insights.
Outcome 5: Evaluate at least three course and program evaluation and assessment principles,

b. Activities completed:
What activities did you actually
complete, and explain any change in
plans (from column C)?
procedures, and/or tools utilized in the assessment process for NURS 402.
This outcome is still in progress, and has yet to be met. However, I expect meeting this outcome in my
continued discussions and work with Dr. London, and expect to meet this outcome without difficulty
before sessions end. Thus far, I have reviewed the faculty peer evaluation tool, and the student
evaluation tool.
Outcome 6: Appraise at least three opportunities and resources for advanced nursing practice
development, specifically in the role of faculty.
I have met this outcome in my discussions with Dr. London. I have already implemented some of Dr.
Londons time management strategies per our discussions as well.
I have also given very serious consideration to the role that service and research might pay in my
practice, and anticipate pursuing these ideas immediately upon graduation, if not before.
Activities for Outcome 1:
Met with preceptor Dr. Julie London to discuss ideas for effective strategies. Dr. London and I
have had a number of Zoom meetings to discuss effective strategies for communicating with
students and building rapport.
Create About Us video greeting. I used Adobe Spark to create a video hello greeting for the
classroom. Originally, this was to be posted to the About Us forum, but Dr. London put it on
the home page, along with her greeting to the class.
I responded to student discussion posts and implemented Socratic questioning. The students
who responded did so in a reasonably reflective manner, and advanced the discussion.
I worked with one student in one-to-one discussion Question (DQ) to help create behavioral
teaching objectives for the assigned teaching project.
Although I did not personally respond to student emails (as I am a bit invisible in some areas),
Dr. London asked for my input regarding a student issue Respond to student emails and/or other
classroom communication methods as appropriate.
Activities for Outcome 2:
I used GradeMark to evaluate one student scholarly paper. Initially, I had planned to evaluate
three student papers. However, learning GradeMark proved to be a relatively steep learning
 curve, as was grading a rather poorly done paper. Thus, Dr. London and I decided that one was
enough, and that I successfully met this portion of my desired outcome.
I evaluated three students weekly DQ questions work in both week 1 and week 2 DQs, using
assigned rubrics. Submit all work to Dr. London for evaluation of assessment and critiques of
student coursework.
Activities for Outcome 3:
I met with Dr. London before the course opened, and continue to do so, to discuss the
aforementioned principles of the online classroom, and how they apply specifically to the
NURS 402 Teaching and Learning course.
I found a Moodle training website that offered a free 10 day trial period
(https://www.lynda.com/Moodle-tutorials/Moodle-3-0-Essential-Training/433722-2.html),
which I signed up for to help me gain an understanding of Moodle. In addition, I have been
accessing the SUNY Delhi CCTL Moodle training resources (https://cctl.delhi.edu/) on SUNY
Delhis website.
Activities for Outcome 4:
I Attended and made a short presentation at the SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching
and Technology (FACT 2) Symposium. I attended this meeting with Drs. Digger and Deane. We
discussed the use of Shadow Health as a virtual learning alternative to the live clinical setting. I
related my experiences in using the software from a student perspective.
I attended a SUNY Delhi School of Nursing Faculty Meeting on April 18, 2007 using Zoom
meeting space.
During our meetings in Zoom, Dr. London and I discussed her service efforts, responsibilities,
and insights.
Activities for Outcome 5

During our meetings in Zoom, and through email, I have discussed assessment principles,
procedures, and tools utilized with Dr. London.
Dr. London supplied me with the faculty peer evaluation tool which I have reviewed to gain a
deeper understanding of expectations of expectations for SUNY Delhi on-line faculty.
Activities for Outcome 6
During our meetings in Zoom, Dr. London and I discussed personal development efforts she has
undertaken.
Discuss time management strategies with Dr. London, and implement strategies in my online
(and on-ground) teaching.
c. Evidence:
Provide a bulleted list of evidence of
activities in progress or completed.
Attach evidence files in drop box
with learning contract (up to 5 files)
Evidence Outcome 1:
Short narrative of discussion with Dr. London regarding strategies.
Link to introduction About Us video.
Samples of DQ posts.
Sample of email (proposed to Dr. London in response to student issue)

Evidence Outcome 2:
Student paper evaluated using GradeMark.
Sample graded DQs which have been evaluated using the assigned course rubrics.
Sample critique from Dr. London from a student assessment (sample email correspondence
regarding my work)
Evidence Outcome 3 (ongoing, not yet met):
Links to Moodle tutorials (for outcome 3, not yet met).

Evidence Outcome 4:
FACT2 meeting program, and link to conference photos.
Short narrative of points I covered at FACT 2 Symposium.
Short narrating of experience at SUNY Delhi faculty meeting.
Short narrative of discussion with Dr. London regarding her service responsibilities.

Evidence Outcome 5 (ongoing, not yet met):

Evidence will be forthcoming in Final Learning contract submission.

Evidence Outcome 6
Short narrative regarding advanced practice nursing development, in regard to the faculty role.

D2: Summary of Outcomes, Activities, and Evidence (Weeks 5-7)

a. Practicum Outcomes:
What outcomes were met, how were
they met, and if not met, provide
explanation.

b. Activities completed:
 What activities did you actually
complete, and explain any change in
plans (from column C)?

c. Evidence:
Provide a bulleted list of evidence of
activities in progress or completed.
Attach evidence files in drop box
with learning contract (up to 5 files)

The student agrees to:

Complete the approved total of practicum hours during Weeks 1-7 of the course, supervised and guided by the approved preceptor(s).
Achieve the weekly outcomes, learning activities, and evidence of accomplishments as prepared in the Learning Contract, and approved by the
preceptor(s) and faculty.
Complete the Learning Contract per course requirements.
Agree to abide by the guidelines and policies for Joint Commissions National Patient Safety Goals, the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as appropriate for the practicum activities.
The student will respect the confidential nature of all information that they have access to, including but not limited to patients' personal health
information provided to them orally, contained in patient medical records, or maintained on the Hospital's/agency's electronic information
system. Information on Patient Safety Goals, HIPAA, and FERPA is provided in Week 1 materials.
I attest that I have completed the hours for this practicum course, as stated on this document.

Student Marjorie L. Reilly Date

Signature 3/29/201
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The faculty agrees to:

Guide the student in the preparation of the Learning Contract.
Communicate individually with the student prior to the first week of class.
Contact the preceptor(s) to establish communication and provide information.
Provide guidance, problem solving, and follow up as needed throughout the practicum experience.
 Communicate with preceptor(s) as needed during the course.
Contact the preceptor(s) for feedback on student performance, outcomes, and confirmation of hours.
Send student and program evaluations to the preceptor(s), and preceptor evaluations to the student prior to class
completion.

Faculty Signature Date