LTEC 690, Spring 2018

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Closing Learning Gaps with Differentiated Math Lessons
(2018-06-09) Ng, Tiffany; Lin, Grace
In a multiethnic mathematics classroom, there are many different students with unique learning backgrounds and academic needs. Often in a public school, it is difficult to address individual needs with personalized attention and instruction in a classroom setting. At San Francisco International High School, a public school that serves immigrant students, teachers are often faced with the challenge of assessing all their students’ learning levels, teaching required content, and motivating each student. This daunting and seemingly impossible task might be possible with the aid of technology. This action research project studied the effects of using an online learning platform to differentiate mathematics instruction. Lessons were intended to strengthen mathematics skills of those with learning gaps and further the knowledge of those who needed to be challenged with new content. With different levels of lessons, students focused only on lessons that they needed and were able to test out of lessons in which they were already competent. The action research method was used to make observations and necessary modifications to improve the subsequent week’s lessons. Quantitative data from the teacher observation tools and module quizzes and qualitative data from the teacher journal and student reflections were collected to assess the effectiveness of these lesson based on the areas of learning mathematics, engagement, and confidence level. The research results found that differentiated learning had positive results for students’ mathematics learning, engagement, and confidence level. For future lessons, differentiation can be enhanced through incorporation of other structures and teaching strategies.
Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen - An Instructional Design Project
(2018-04-19) Victor, Eve
Adults living in Hawai’i are constantly exposed to sunlight. These individuals will therefore need to practice healthy skin care practices to help maintain good skin. However, many of these individuals are unaware of the harmful effects sunscreen can have on ocean life. The purpose of this instructional design project was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a curated website for adults living in Hawai’i and their attitudes about the benefits of sustainable sunscreen, as well as the impact on Hawai’i’s natural environment. Nineteen adults living in Hawai’i were exposed to a curated website created on Wix to help educate them on safe sunscreen in hopes of making environmentally friendly sunscreen choices in the future. Surveys were provided on Google Forms and collected and analyzed using Google Sheets for grouping and trends. Participants were provided time to explore the website independently or as needed with assistance. The results of the study showed high levels of information learned, and the participants found the topic important and relevant to their lives. Individuals who visit the beach frequently were motivated to make changes in the future to help with ocean preservation.
Training Student Workers at UH ITS Help Desk: An Instructional Design Study
(2018-04-19) Pang, Rachel; Fulford, Catherine
The purpose of this instructional design project was to improve the orientation training and assessment of new student workers at the University of Hawaii (UH) Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk (HD). This was done by adding additional, guided instruction with practice, feedback, and formative assessment to pre-existing internal documentation (wiki). This project aimed to ensure new student hires understand policies and procedures of the help desk and understand how to read and use the wiki to reduce the number of errors in troubleshooting and workplace performance. The project also provided staff with data on student hires' understanding of policies and procedures. Student workers completed five online instructional modules in their own time during their scheduled work hours. The training was developed using Laulima and Google Forms. The purpose of using Laulima was to introduce new hires to a platform UH ITS services and Google Forms was used to survey and test students anonymously. Since the training had been substantially revised, the training was mandatory for all help desk students. Nineteen students successfully provided data for all the project components out of 33 total students. All data collected through Google Forms were summarized, analyzed, and concluded. The results showed that students displayed an increased understanding of the material and students responded positively to the instruction.
Dental Anesthesia Technique & Review: An Instructional Design Project
(2018-04-17) Fong, Natasha A.; Fulford, Dr. Catherine
At the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene Program, students are taught every aspect of dental hygiene. One important responsibility of the dental hygienist is successfully and safely administering local anesthesia. The aim of this project is to provide junior and senior dental hygiene students a classroom review prior to clinically administering local anesthesia on live patients. In prior years, students were required to pass three paper quizzes which tested the students’ knowledge of local anesthesia techniques and concepts. Within the last two years, faculty noticed that students were not prepared for this aspect of clinic. Observing the drastic change, this project was developed to bridge the gap by mentally and clinically preparing students to administer local anesthesia. The purpose of this instructional design project was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an online module to prepare students with basic intraoral local anesthetic techniques for a clinical setting for junior and senior dental hygiene students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Dental Hygiene Program. The curated website was created through Wix.com and includes important content and useful pictures as visuals. The project involved 38 students, all were asked to complete a demographic survey, pre-test, embedded test, post-test, and an attitudinal survey. All data collected through Google Forms, were summarized, analyzed and conclusions made. Results reflected positive outcomes, and students found the review beneficial.
Building of a Lifelong Ohana – Evaluating usability of an online resource site for LTEC online master’s program students
(2018-04-17) Hino, Kitty C.Y.P.; Ho, Curtis P.
The purpose of this project was to design and evaluate an online orientation and resource site for online LTEC Master’s students to help navigate their academic journey at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, using the free LMS Canvas Instructure. Resource content was determined by consulting four LTEC faculty who are knowledgeable with the program and orientation as subject matter expert, conjointly based on the designer’s experience as the office manager and LTEC Master’s student, and frequently asked questions by LTEC students. Revisions and improvements were made to the site with feedback and rapid prototyping from three iteration of usability testings involving 11 LTEC current students and alumni. Qualitative and quantitative data from the pre and post questionnaires, usability tests, and post interview were analyzed to identify any usability issues. Based on Neilsen’s (1995) 5-level scale for rating the severity of usability problems, each problem was rated and fixed by prioritizing highest severity of the usability issue. Overall, the feedback from the usability study suggested that the orientation resource site is user friendly, easy to navigate, and will be a welcomed addition to existing support provided by the department. Usability testings proved to be an effective means to evaluate such resource site, and the data gained can be rapidly translated into improvements to optimize the user experience. A future step for this project will be to continue to gather data from its target audience, to further improve on usability and expand on the website content to better serve LTEC students.
Online Safety Training for Factory Workers: A Usability Study
(2018-04-19) Haines, Chris; Lin, Meng-Fen
In addition to the obvious food safety requirements, manufacturing—specifically distilling—can be inherently hazardous, especially when it involves heavy equipment and highly flammable and explosive materials. Ensuring workers’ safety and understanding about working in a hazardous environment is essential. While there is not necessarily a need for e-learning specifically, there is certainly a need for training. Training requirements can be extensive, and at a busy factory it can be difficult to manage, deliver, and track this training. This study explored e-learning solutions as they can be applied to needs of this industry. The purpose of this usability study was to develop and evaluate the ease of use of an online learning module designed to deliver and track safety training. The researcher designed the prototype training module, incorporating the principles of instructional design and multimedia learning. Three rounds of usability testing were conducted. Revisions were made to the prototype after each round of testing, based on user feedback to improve the user experience. User feedback indicated that simpler was better. Appealing visuals, clear and concise text, a clean layout, and prominent straightforward instructions were preferred by users. This paper discusses study results including methods, participant data, design implications, and website modifications. The study helped to provide a user-friendly online training tool that can be further developed and implemented in a workplace safety program outside the scope of this project.
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Library’s Nursing Resource Page (LibGuide) and Confidence in Evidence-Based Practice: An Action Research Study
(2018-05-04) To, Louise; Ho, Curtis
While the policy and idea of evidence-based practice are highly touted, the practice is hindered by the ability of health professionals to retrieve evidence-based information. Retrieval is affected by the professionals’ knowledge of where and how to retrieve it, as well as whether the professional can distinguish quality information. The purpose of this action research project is to develop and evaluate a resource page, also referred to as a LibGuide, to encourage evidence-based practice amongst Hawaiʻi Pacific Health (HPH) nurses. HPH is a nonprofit health organization that consists of four hospitals: Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Pali Momi Medical Center, Straub Medical Center, and Wilcox Medical Center. The LibGuide is intended to guide nurses to evidence and resources that can inform their professional decision making. The study sought to learn whether access to a LibGuide tailored to nurses’ information needs will promote confidence amongst HPH nurses in retrieving and evaluating evidence to inform their professional decision making. Twelve HPH nurses responded to a questionnaire after having used the resource page to guide a research query relevant to their practice. After using the nursing LibGuide, results indicated that seven out of twelve (~58%) participants saw an increase in some kind of confidence, either in information retrieval or evaluation, after using the nursing LibGuide. A third of respondents already felt a high level of confidence in regards to retrieving and evaluating information. While the data did not demonstrate a drastic increase, the results tell us that just knowing where to find helpful resources will increase perceived confidence in some nurses’ ability to retrieve or evaluate information.
Multimodal Learning Strategies for Post-Secondary Music Theory: An Action Research Project
(2018-05-01) Mercurio Santos, Mary; Ho, Curtis
Abstract: This action research project investigated the efficacy of a multimodal Supplemental Instruction strategies resource site for Music Theory Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders at a University in California. An accessible website containing both curated and original content on using multimodal SI strategies in Music Theory SI sessions was developed and provided to Music Theory SI Leaders as an optional resource to assist in the creation of resource-rich, constructivist, deep-learning environments in SI sessions. Bi-weekly SI lesson plans created by leaders with access to the website were collected, analyzed, and compared to lesson plans developed without access to the resource site. SI leaders who used the website planned more auditory, kinesthetic, and group learning strategies. The types of auditory and kinesthetic strategies used changed from discussion-based practices to strategies known to facilitate the development of internal audiation. Use of non-group “paper-based” strategies dropped by sixty-six percent. This paper reviews traditional Music Theory pedagogies and classroom practices, and investigates alternative strategies currently being explored in music theory classrooms. It explores the viability of Supplemental Instruction programs for Music Theory and suggests models for best practices based on qualitative and quantitative data from SI leaders. Areas for suggested further research on short and long term student performance and improvement are indicated.
Establishing a Cultural Connection and a Sense of Place - Virtual Tour
(2018-04-30) Flores, Paul
As a student, how important is it to create a strong sense of connection to an educational institution you have chosen to help shape your mind and prepare you for your future profession? This usability study, entitled “Establishing a Cultural Connection and a Sense of Place - Virtual Tour,” serves as a means to establish an enrollment pathway to Honolulu Community College for Native Hawaiian students and create a sense of place at the college for Native Hawaiians that is culturally significant and relevant. It is the Kuleana (responsibility) of an institution to create a distinctive learning environment and campus culture that students can connect to and establish a sense of place (Manning and Kuh, 2005). Creating a sense of place – both physically and emotionally has a direct positive impact on the experiences of students. Manning and Kuh (2005) expressed that colleges that take intentional efforts to create a sense of place foster a “powerful connection to something larger than oneself [and] encourages students to engage with faculty, staff, and peers in meaningful ways” (p.1).
Action Research on Flipped Robotics Instruction
(TCC Conference, 2018-04-17) Okamura, Erik; Lin, Grace
Robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) has become a growing field as technology continues to advance. Now, many schools have robotics programs to meet this interest in the hope of preparing and educating students with the knowledge and skills to not only participate and compete in robotics competitions but also to prepare them for future careers. There is a large interest in robotics among students and schools as it is a fun, engaging and hands on activity. Robotics however, does require a lot of time and resources, as students need to learn a variety of skills and information before they can apply their learning in designing, creating, programming and driving their robots. To better address the time and resources required for robotics I created a flipped instructional setting where students learn on their own prior to class from instructional modules and then review and apply their learning during in class activities. The purpose of this action research was to assess the effectiveness of a flipped classroom setting on the robotics team at a public school on Oahu. The effectiveness of this flipped classroom instruction was assessed through class observations as well as through assessing student work and progress. This paper examined the process that was used to develop this flipped classroom instruction.
Developing an Online Training on the Ship Safety Manual for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
(2018-04-28) Wong, Lauren; Lin, Grace
At Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, the Ship Safety Manual sets important guidelines for keeping equipment and personnel safe. Shipyard engineers must be trained in these guidelines, but the current instruction fails to keep its learners engaged. The purpose of this instructional design project was to explore using an online instruction to teach the Ship Safety Manual to engineers at the Shipyard. This online instruction consisted of text-based modules that utilized figures, practice quizzes, and discussion boards on the website Canvas. It also incorporated interactivity and allowed learners to learn at their own pace. Participants were Shipyard engineers who were required to be trained in the Ship Safety Manual. A total of 12 participants volunteered and completed a pre-test, the online instruction, a post-test, and an instruction evaluation in that order. They could complete these components at their own pace within a four-week period. While pre-test scores ranged from 9% to 92%, post-test scores ranged from 56% to 100%. The most improvement was seen from participants with two or less years of experience at the Shipyard. In terms of confidence, 11 out of 12 experienced an increase in confidence level. The online instruction was able to increase both test scores and confidence in the participants, especially for those with less work experience. However, the scores of new employees did not meet Shipyard standards. Therefore, the online instruction seems better suited to be a refresher tool for current employees rather than a training tool for new hires.
Usability Study of a Website for New Small Group Leaders at Grace Bible Church Pearlside
(2018-04-27) Burdios, Jon Anthony; Lin, Grace
With a growing attendance in both Sunday service and weekly small groups, individuals are being asked to step up to leading groups before they are trained in the art of doing so. Due to this rapid change, tools are necessary to help guide new leaders into the role that they are being asked to take on. A leadership reference website was designed and developed to help with this effort. The purpose of this usability project was to explore the ease-of-use of this website and seek to provide future leaders with a means of obtaining information to help them lead efficiently. The site, based on a previous manual, presents information regarding small groups, small group leaders, and best practices to help a leader with their small group. The usability study was conducted in two rounds over the span of four weeks with six adult participants who have been serving as a leader for less than three years. After completing both rounds of testing, there was an improvement in the overall usability of the website. There were 31 issues found and recorded after the first round of testing, and only 11 found and recorded during the second round of testing. Based on the averages of the post-survey, all of the participants agreed with statements regarding the usability of both the design layout and navigation.
FIT Happy Hour: Evaluating the Usability of an Eight-Week Asynchronous Fitness Program
(2018-04-25) Ho, Lauren; Fulford, Catherine
FIT Happy Hour is a fitness company focused on functional interval training to improve mind-body strength, endurance, and coordination. Established in 2013, the company started with small-group training for women over the age of 30. The success and retention of the members inspired the creation of the FIT Happy Hour website with an eight-week online fitness program for the same target population. The purpose of this usability study was to create and evaluate the ease-of-use of the eight-week online fitness program. More specifically, the usability study assessed the learnability, effectiveness, and satisfaction of the website. The website was created using WordPress with protected content for members only, and YouTube videos were created and used for the workouts and movement demonstrations. The design of the website was guided by concepts from user-centered design and Gestalt design principles to heighten continuity, order, and learnability. The study involved a total of ten participants. All participants were women aged 30 and above. Data were collected via in-person and online one-on-one usability sessions, as well as pre- and post-surveys. The demographic data were summarized with descriptive statistics and the one-on-one sessions and surveys were analyzed. All participants rated the layout and design, ease of navigation, and quality of content as either “excellent” or “good.”
Evidence-Based Practice in Health Care Online Module
(2018-04-24) Lai, Bridget; Lin, Grace
The healthcare industry is faced with a challenge keeping practice in pace with rapidly developing evidence. Evidence-based practice (EBP) courses address this need by integrating evidence publication into practice. EBP training prepares health care providers to effectively explore clinical questions, research literature and make recommendations or implement change. While classroom offerings exist, an online module allowing professionals to learn at their own pace would help in spreading this information at a faster pace. The purpose of this instructional design project was to convert three classroom lessons to an online format to creates ease of access for the learner, while engaging them in the content. The module was created using Articulate Storyline 360 and delivered via HealthStream, an online learning management system. The module was designed using the constructivist learning theory and principles of andragogy. This study involved 8 registered nurses who completed the course. Data collection included online testing and a participant survey. Results indicated overall improvement in score between the pretest and posttest. Additionally, all participants rated themselves as sufficiently capable in each of the learning objectives of the module and provided positive feedback about the online module format. An online EBP course for health care providers can be an effective and efficient delivery of this content to increase clinician knowledge base related to EBP and ultimately improve the delivery of care.
Gaining from Training?: Designing an Online Training Module for University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu Peer-Tutors
(2018-04-24) Perez, Natalie; Ho, Curtis
The No‘eau Center, a learning center at the University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu (UHWO), provides supplemental support services to UHWO students through peer tutoring. In order to offer this service, the No‘eau Center hires UHWO undergraduate students and prepares them for tutoring through a rigorous training program. Following the guidelines of the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) provided by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), the center is qualified to provide Level 1 tutor training, which focuses on foundational tutoring elements for peer tutors. Having completed the requirements of Level 1 training, returning peer tutors have expressed a desire to broaden their tutoring abilities. In order to obtain Level-2 ITTPC certification from the CRLA, the No‘eau Center is required to provide training on ways to enhance the learning environment of a tutoring session. The purpose of this project was to create and evaluate an online tutor-training module to educate peer tutors on ways to structure and modify the learning environment of a tutoring session. The module was created using Google Sites, a free web development platform, as well as a combination of tools including: Google Docs, Google Forms, and YouTube. A constructivist design approached blended with anchored instruction were integrated into the design. This study involved a total of 11 participants ranging in ages from 18 to 26. All data collected from the project was analyzed and reported through the use of statistical and descriptive analysis. The results of the data suggest that after completing the online tutor training module, participants’ knowledge on tutoring strategies increased.
Ownership of Learning Through Minecraft: An Action Research Project
(2018-04-17) Ozaki, Nozomi; Ho, Curtis
Getting young students to understand and apply concepts being learned in their Geology unit of study is a challenge. Students learn about their island home through their classroom teacher and experts from an outside local educational organization. Traditional modes of learning struggle to engage and help students develop a growth mindset as they transfer learning. To address this need, I developed an action research project to use Minecraft Education Edition (EE) to evaluate how game-based learning and instruction impacts student engagement and learning. This paper will discuss the design of the project. Over the course of three weeks, students worked in small groups of three to four to plan, collaborate, and build a particular segment of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands within Minecraft EE. Minecraft EE allowed me to turn passive learning into an interactive and meaningful practice. Each build session was designed to allow students to plan, build, and reflect upon their progress and learning. Students received valuable feedback through small group check-in sessions with me. In addition, constructivism was employed to allow students to showcase their learning as a small group.

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