Professional Experience Placement

I recently presented about mobile learning as a workforce development opportunity for clinical supervisors at the National Health Informatics conference.  This presentation focused on the need for innovation within health care environments to enable health professionals to further develop knowledge and skills to access and gain an understanding of the value of mobile learning at the workplace.

The use of digital technology by clinical supervisors was explored in 2012 as part of a teaching development grant to evaluate the use of Web 2.0 technology to develop a community of practice about clinical supervision. Prior to developing the virtual network of clinical supervisors, feedback about the use of Web 2.0 technology by clinicians was sought via an online survey. Over 90% of respondents used social media, 85% understood what a blog and wiki were and approximately half of the respondents used smart phones. More than one-third indicated they would participate in a virtual community of practice and would like to receive information about clinical facilitation at least once per week. I discussed a range of  inhibitors and opportunities for workforce development within health care environments that need to be addressed. There are implications for the support of graduate-ready nurses that can be achieved through an integrated outlook that enables health professionals within organisations to undertake mobile learning in situ. A flexible and collaborative approach to continuing professional development within organisations could enhance practice development and could positively impact on workforce development.

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http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/how-educators-are-practicing-mobile-learning/