This resource includes suggested teaching materials, posters and other visual aids, and two worksheets in epidemology and virology, respectively. The target audience for this resource is healthcare majors in clinical microbiology courses. The laboratory activities are adapted to work with a free hands-on teaching phone application (Operation Outbreak) that models an outbreak in real-time, allowing the students to explore interventions and mitigation strategies.
Type of Material:
This is an online resource for teachers to use for planning: Medical Laboratory Science Simulations: Clinical Microbiology Lessons with Operation Outbreak (OO)
Recommended Uses:
This material is best used in-class as group work learning.
Technical Requirements:
Lesson requires use of mobile phones, computer, internet access, and printer for worksheets
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Teacher outcomes:
Explore a free teaching tool that immerses participants in hands-on outbreak preparedness training, using a Bluetooth-based application based on known pathogens and their transmission rates.
Identify activities that can be included in the microbiology classroom combining theory and practice specific to the epidemiology of the diseases being studied.
Utilize charts, infographics, and other visual resources to increase knowledge base and strengthen data visualization literacy.
Target Student Population:
This material is best suited for health-related college courses, but may be used for high school level, too.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
This material works with a microbiology course.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Content features are of a high quality, with a conceptual framework aligning with engaging, relevant content.
Content is supported by research and evidence.
The printout worksheets are excellent for in-class group work.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The teaching-learning goals are well described and supported by varied learning materials that enhance learning effectiveness.
The features and design of the simulation is outlined and can easily be integrated into a course.
These hands-on worksheets will promote understanding of course concepts.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The site is well laid out with clear guidance on utilizing the resources and materials for simulated learning.
The software is robust and found in working order.
The site was easy to navigate and user-friendly.
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