Chapter 7 Use Technology

7.1 Overview

Information in Sakai course documents indicate students need to use different technology and software in their PCLN and SOM-Y1 courses. Software include things like Sakai and Microsoft Word, for example. Some technologies include clickers and the internet.

7.1.1 Sakai 14/30

Of course, Sakai seems to be the most frequently used bit of technology by students. “Sakai” is a strange category because instructors make documents available on Sakai, but not all course documents make reference to Sakai. Some of these categories might be no-brainer categories (like “use email”).

CHEM 450

Course Management tool: To learn to use Sakai, the Course management tool,
access the link https://apps.sgu.edu/members.nsf/mycoursesintro.pdf

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 321, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, CHEM 224, CHEM 450, MATH 131, NUTR 301, PCLN 301, PCLN 302, PCLN 303, PSYC 201, PSYC 411, SSCI 412

7.1.2 Internet 11/30

Another strange category. Students have to use the internet to access documents on Sakai, but, information in course documents does not always ask students to use the internet beyond that. A lot of example codings in this category come from links that students have to click on or sites students are direct to in course docs.

PSYC 411

Calculate your BMI using this free online calculator:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_b
mi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html

BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 331, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, CHEM 224, ENGL 213, NUTR 301, PCLN 302, PSYC 201, PSYC 411

7.1.3 ExamSoft 8/30

Students get onto ExamSoft to take exams.

BIOL 101

There are 4 online quizzes that will be posted on ExamSoft.

BIOL 101, BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 321, BIOL 331, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, PSYC 411

7.1.4 Clickers 7/30

Students have to use clickers to record attendance or participate in class.

Clickers used to record attendance (no clickers today). Make sure you have
registered your clicker on Sakai! If you do not click in, your attendance
will not be recorded.

BIOL 101, BIOL 320, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, PCLN 302, PCLN 303, PSYC 411

7.1.5 Library databases 3/30

Students are sometimes directed to get on or use library databases.

PUBH 302 

Be Specific The single most important step is to define what it is you are
looking for and be as specific as you can in your search (particularly if
you’re using a general purpose search engine). If you’re looking for
“Guidelines for cardiomyopathy treatment”, go straight there. Don’t waste
your time with “cardiomyopathy” (or worse yet, “heart disease”).

ENGL 213, PCLN 302, PUBH 302

7.1.6 Microsoft Word 3/30

Students have to use Microsoft Word in some courses.

SSCI 412

Unless otherwise indicated, submit your written assignments electronically
(i.e., in the designated assignment drop box on Sakai), as a Word
attachment.

COMP 111, PCLN 302, SSCI 412

7.1.7 YouCanBookMe 2/30

Students use YouCanBookMe in their CHP courses.

PCLN 303

Office hours: We encourage you to make additional appointments during the
semester for assistance with assignments. Walk-in appointments are subject
to availability. Appointments can be made online through youcanbook.me (see
links on first page for making appointments).

PCLN 302, PCLN 303

7.1.8 Histology Time 1/30

One course’s docs ask students to use Histology Time.

BIOL 221

We will be looking at Histology slides, and they are available for review in
Histology Time.

BIOL 221