WK 3 Discussion Deeper: Video Use in Education Post

Screen shot of interactive Video from http://www.microbiologyonline.org

http://www.microbiologyonline.org.uk/students/microbe-passports-1?style=default - /Streptococcus_pyogenes

I use this microbiology online site to give my adult learners some basic knowledge on Microbiology as some of the project team members are hardware, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers working on developing a device to identify and treat microorganisms but they do not have the knowledge of what a microbe is.   They work along side our trained professional microbiologist, but videos, learning tool like these help them to understand some of the concepts to help in the design effort.  Microbes are everywhere, but we can’t see them. These mysterious microscopic organisms play a very important role in our lives. Some make us sick but many more are helpful.  Microbiologists study microbes: where they occur, their survival strategies, how they can affect us and how we can exploit them. 

Screen shot from http://www.biomerieux-usa.com

 

http://www.biomerieux-usa.com/servlet/srt/bio/usa/dynPage?node=VITEK_2

I embed links to informative videos created by my employer (bioMerieux) into my training plan and presentations for my adult learners to show them the range of products we offer and the basic functionality of the medical devices.  It is important for them to have this understanding especially if they will be working on the products labeling, testing the device, or making a design change or an improvement and are new to the organization.

Screen shot from http://www.fda.gov

 

http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHInnovation/default.htm

I work in a highly regulated industry, Medical devices, where one mistake could kill a patient so as you can imagine it is necessary for me to train my adult learners on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for safe products.  I often pull video podcast from the FDA’s website and incorporate them into my training plan and presentations, as it is important that they are aware of changes in regulations or trends and where the agency is heading, as we require FDA approval to market our products.

Screen shot from htpp://www.uwtv.org

http://www.uwtv.org/video/player.aspx?mediaid=1574727353

I subscribe to UW tv as a means to bring current topics to my adult learners in the world of Medical Devices and diagnostic solutions, which are aligned with our companies’ strategies.  This link is a video where Dr. Paul Yager, Professor and Acting Chair in the Department of Bioengineering, at University of Washington speaks about the importance of developing small portable and inexpensive high-tech diagnostics methods for detecting pathogens far from a centralized or hospital laboratory for developing countries which would have a positive impact on global health.  Videos like these support my trainings on innovation in research and development, customers needs, and impact to world health, which are all my employers guiding principles.