Archive for year: 2016
11/23/16 capstone 499
I’m documenting the creation of the new list of elements for Kartick. I chose to create the items used to restrain elephants. My last assignment was to redesign a Pele bubble head, the creation of a bubble head figure. The past week I was working in the borders of the book. So this week I wanted to work on something different, I decided to work on the elements this time. I was provided an image attachment on Gorge email. From that image I had to choose 3 elements that I wanted to illustrate. I chose two spear like items, and a bear trap like object.
Below is a sample image of the elements I’ve created for this week:
Drugs in Hematology and Immunology
Jane Han
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
Route: PO
Purpose: prophylaxis of transient ischemic attacks and MI, pain, inflammatory disorders, and fever
Action: decrease platelet aggregation, produce analgesia and reduce inflammation and fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins
Side effects: tinnitus, GI bleeding, hepatotoxicity
Sports Injuries and Fractures
Jane Han
ORIF (Open Reduction with Internal Fixation)
1. Hospital Procedure
2. Prevent Infection
3. Cough & Deep Breathing
4. Physical Therapy
5. Elevate the Affected Limb Above the Heart
2. Prevent Infection
3. Cough & Deep Breathing
4. Physical Therapy
5. Elevate the Affected Limb Above the Heart
Education for the Patient
Jane Han
Colonoscopy
I think patients learn best when they are ready to learn. For example, they may be concerned about diet restrictions or possible side effects of a colonoscopy procedure. Inherently, I would first want to discuss the process of the procedure and address diet restriction or side effects afterwards. But I think addressing their concerns first before going over the procedure could better serve patient teaching and learning. A patient’s concern can contribute to feeling anxious. I think that once I address the concerns of the patient, they may be more open to learning. For example, in this scenario, I would first let them know that they will be on a clear liquid diet (fat free broth, vegetable juice, pulp free juice) starting the noon 1 day before, then review possible side effects like bloating and cramping, minor bleeding and unlikely, but possible perforation to the colon wall. Once they indicate that they are ready for further learning, I would then teach them what the procedure is and what to expect during the procedure, the reason for the procedure and what would happen if any abnormalities were indicated. I would share with them colon cleansing procedures like bowel preps and also let them know whether any of their current medications may be held or could still be taken. Mostly, I would assess the patient’s readiness to learn and use verbal communication for patient teaching.
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you all a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving weekend. I hope you are able to take a little break from your studies to enjoy your family and friends. I will be available throughout the weekend via email if you have any questions before next Wednesday.
Workshop & Research Project: “Building Community in Online Classrooms”
This month’s gathering of T&LI’s Online and Blended Faculty Community discussed the results of a year-long research project that explored community building in online classrooms. This research project and subsequent workshop was completed by 3 undergraduate students at CI – Kellie Prather, Brandon Burns, and Maia Smidt – alongside their faculty mentor, Jacob Jenkins. The project […]
11/17/16 CAPSTONE 499
The illustration of Pele need it some small changes according to Gorge. He suggested to showcase more Pele smile because is one of his most iconic attributes, he said. Also to increase the size of the world cup trophy. The element that Pele is holding should be more prominent because a t the end is just a cartoon like illustration. I incensed the element size much more that it was originally. For the increment of size a adjustment to the posture and gesture of the hand movement need it to be adjusted. I modify the hand position to seem more realistic as holding the trophy.
Below is a sample of the illustration’s modification:
11/14/16 CAPSTONE 499
Today I made some adjustment to the border illustration for Terry Fox. The illustration consisted in a consecutive repetition of Canadian flags to create a page border. The problems or inconsistency was in the corners of the border. The spacing was a little bit off, also there was a little more of negative space. My solution was to add a extra flag in every single corner and make spacing the same between each flag. The illustration was posted on trello already.
Below is a sample of the fix illustration:
Using a Student Response System to Increase Engagement
Ever wonder how many of your students are grasping content as it is currently being delivered? In looking over the sea of students in the classroom, I notice a vast collection of electronic devices – cell phones, tablets, and laptop computers. Learning tied to technology could make a connection to not only content, but also […]
