CPR Saves Lives

 The AHA now has complete eLearning available for certain topics as well.  This is their informational flyer, but I do not think it is the most helpful:

 When I think about Web 2.0 and the AHA, their Blended Learning options come to mind.  The student takes the "classroom" portion of the class online, prints the certificate of completion, and finds an instructor to complete the hands-on portion.   The AHA is very proud of this option, but many students find the process long, boring, and costly. For what its worth, here is the catalog of options available: Blended Learning

 One of the reading selections this week pertained to peer blogging and its effects on peers' attitudes on a few different measurement points.  I remembered reading a study about peer-assisting education on CPR and if peer education was any more effective than traditional instruction.  I don't want to ruin the surprise, but I found the results surprising. Peer-Assisted Education

 When I think of social media and education, the first thing that comes to mind is a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course).  I think that by default, with the sheer numbers of people involved in a MOOC and the collaboration that they inherently foster, they are a social media platform, but maybe just not one that is open to everyone.  Just my opinion anyway. What is a MOOC

 When thinking about online collaboration experiences and how they are measured, one thing popped into my mind.  FEMA has an extensive online course catalog, and with every course, there is an evaluation at the end.  FEMA has amassed enormous amounts of data about its courses and their performance. These courses are not just for government people but also for first responders, community members, and combinations of all walks of life.  Here is a brief overview of the classes and why people should take them: FEMA Training and Education

 So, when I decided to look and see if our local library system had social media, I was rather surprised to see that the County has invested quite a bit into social media.  The County seems to be trying to use social media to get messages out on a wide range of topics, from the local libraries, busses, land usage, local parks, public safety, and even visitor and convention bureau.  I was rather impressed with the "library" of social media links they have for the public. Lee County Social Media