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TEAM PROJECT –

Ok, I know. We do not like to work in teams either!?!?!>?EK:WK:

HOWEVER – as nurses we have to work on teams every day and learn how to communicate
and get the job done. So while group projects online may sound unrealistic, it can be done
quite effectively. And no one can ‘hide’ online.

All work for the team project must be completed in the team folder (discussion board)
– We monitor that folder to see who is participating (and who is not -which will not happen as
you are all up and coming professionals – right??? ;o)

So let’s get one thing clear before we start -

If you do not effectively and actively participate in the team projects- --- quite simply – you will
fail the course. No arguments, no discussion, no excuses.

Let’s begin 

1st – identify who will be the team leader(s). Decide on a topic from the list provided below.
Your group will create a teaching presentation for this topic. Your ‘target audience’ is a
freshman class of nursing students OR a patient and their family. Post your topic to the
assignment (Group 1, Group 2, etc.) and team leader name(s), along with the topic for your
presentation. The team leader is responsible to sign the group up for the topic in your
respective discussion board. This is due at the beginning of week 3.

The team leader(s) is responsible to organize the work contributed by others. You may choose
to have a team leader for each section of this project or you may choose a team leader to
oversee the entire project. It is up to the group. It will be the team leader’s responsibility to
submit the assignment by the due date to the assignment folder.

It is EVERYONES responsibility to contribute to each section of the project by submitting their

information on deadlines established by the team, and a final draft of each section should be
posted at least 48 hours prior to submission deadline for ALL team members to review and help
make any corrections. The team receives the same grade, UNLESS someone does NOT
contribute substantially and on time - so everyone should review the project. Please note – if
a team member is not actively contributing to the project on a regular and timely basis, the
work should be submitted without that member’s name on the project. If you do not contribute
and do not make team deadlines, you will fail the course.
Teaching Topics:
a) Wound assessment and performing a dry sterile dressing (DSD)
b) Respiratory assessment and Trach Care
c) Stress management
d) New order for cardiac diet
e) Pin care for traction and cast care for closed reductions.
f) Family members Administering IV medications at home through a 'saline lock'.
g) Back safety
2nd – Let’s look at the overall project. This project is broken down into 2 sections as outlined
below. You are to create this teaching plan and presentation as if you would be coming to a
classroom to instruct the students. You will need to create a teaching plan this week so you will
have time to research and prepare your presentation for week 9/10.

You should determine now what criteria you will use to determine if your teaching was
successful. For example – when you give your ‘test’ in the last week, what percentage of
improvement in scores between the pre and post- test, do you think is acceptable to validate
your teaching was effective? This information should be included in the teaching plan.

The Team Leader submits the assignments for the team to the assignment folder.
Only one submission per team per assignment.
Section 1: Due beginning of Week 10 – Teaching Plan/Outline - (75points). Submit
to the Assignment Folder. **USE the template provided.
You will submit the Teaching Plan (example and blank copy in module) describing what the topic is
and what specifically you are going to teach, how you will teach it and evaluate it ( refer to guide in
module)

Teaching Plan Criteria

Content Points
Teaching plan complete and includes the following:
1. General overview 6
-typed and submitted in plan template provided (2)
-topic clearly defined (2)
-plan is well organized and flows smoothly-includes what will be
presented and in what order (2)
2. Identify group 4
-aggregate clearly defined
3. Assessment complete and accurate 10
-utilizes 8 CONCEPTS (6)
-identifies barriers to learning (4)
4. Nursing Diagnosis 10
-problem correctly identified (5)
-written in correct NANDA format (5)
5. Goal – what is it you want your aggregate group to learn 10
-client centered (5)
-are measureable (5)
6. Objectives 10
-include the 3 domains of learning (6)
-action verbs utilized (4)
7. Content 15
-describe topics you will cover (3)
-time frame included for each area (3)
-uses at least 2 differe9ent teaching methods (3)
-teaching methods appropriate for content (3)
-list teaching aides (3)
 8. References 5
-minimum of three (3) professional references used for content
Source (3)
-references less than 5 years old (2)
9. Evaluation 5
-identifies criteria to measure if teaching was successful – include a
Numerical goal (3)
-addresses various types of learning styles in evaluation (2)
Penalized for lateness 0
Total 75

Section 2: Due Week 14 – Teaching Presentation - (80 points). Post to the

Discussion Board and Submit to Assignment Folder.
Based on the teaching plan, the team will develop a presentation to educate your selected
aggregate on your topic. You are to create a power point presentation – a minimum of
10 slides that covers the content in your teaching plan/outline. The total count of slides does
NOT include a cover slide with the group names and topic, and a reference slide.

**You must cite in APA format a minimum of 3 reliable references from which you obtained
your data and information to support your plan. Be sure to look for current evidenced based
practice resources. You may add pictures, graphics, audio clips, etc to your presentation. Just
be sure that everything works when you submit it.

You will also need to submit your pre/posttest this week along with your presentation. Your
classmates will be reviewing your presentation and offering feedback.
See calendar for due date!!
Teaching Presentation Criteria

Content Points
Teaching outline followed 15
Power point presentation meets criteria of 10 slides minimum 6
Includes cover slide (2) and reference slide (2) –this is not included in total 4
slide count
Presentation is appealing and not overwhelming to the learner 10
-slides do not contain too much information (6)
-font size is easy to read (4)
Material presented is at level of understanding for aggregate 20
Included Pre/Post Test: 20
-List of minimum of 10 questions (10)
-includes 3 types of questions including one each – open ended, true/false
Multiple choice (6)
-includes answer key (4)
Credible reference listed: 5
-minimum of 3 required (2)
-less than 5 years old (3)
Penalized for lateness 0
Total 80