Student midwives and the use of technology Dr Kenda Crozier

Previous research Previous research into midwifery use of technology in labour wards identified 3 ways of working with technology 1.Bureaucratic competence 2.Classical Professional competence 3.New Professional competence

Bureaucratic CompetenceClassical Professional Competence New Professional Competence Decision making Decisions made on the basis of policies Decisions made by the professional Involves women in decision making Belief in the physiological processes Tends not to trust the physiological processes Believes in the efficacy of natural physiological processes Traditional midwifery skills Tends not to trust the traditional skills preferring technology Exercises traditional midwifery skills Individual clinical judgement More likely to seek medical opinion than act on own judgement Acts on the basis of individual clinical judgement Belief in efficacy of technology Believes in the efficacy of technology To some extent Believes in the efficacy of technology To a lesser extent believes in the efficacy of technology Uses best evidence to inform practice Regards guidelines as best evidence. Will change practice if guidelines are changed attends mandatory updating but may not change practice Uses skills of enquiry to continually update knowledge and skills Role of policy and guidelines in decisions Governed by guidelines and policy To some extent is Governed by guidelines and policy

Curriculum design Our midwifery curriculum aims to ensure that we develop midwives who work in partnership with women and who use technology in an appropriate way.

Use of technology in learning and teaching Blackboard interface On line directed learning activities Podcasts

Podcasts Episode 1 Title: Writing for Assignments Presenters: Jayne Randall and Kenda Crozier Abstract: Lectures may have pointed you in the right direction, you may have done your research and preparation, but then the blank piece of paper or screen is in front of you and you can’t think what to say... Episode 2 Title: Administration of Medicines Presenter: Jayne Randall Abstract: Today I’ll be discussing the administration of medicines and offering some key issues for consideration... Episode 3 Title: Reflection and Reflective Practice Presenter: Judy Barker Abstract: Today I'm going to talk about reflection and reflective practice - you know that writing that forms a component of your practice outcomes, your portfolio and your assignments. And whenever you tell your academic advisor something interesting they may suggest now go away and reflect on that. The aims of this podcast are to cover the who, what, where, when, why and how of reflection..

Technology for information Internet as a source of information

Technology for communication Communication Staying in touch Social networking

Technology in placement In practice settings technology is used to record data, order tests. BUT they do not have their own log on details and can only do this under supervision using the mentor’s log in. GP surgeries and hospitals have different systems.

Technology for learning support To support their learning ▫ Use of netbooks ▫ Use of voice recorders for some learning difficulties ▫ Phones with internet access apps and calculators ▫ Tablets with learning materials downloaded – ebooks, resources from RCOG/NICE/RCM, on line learning tools

Creative ideas Public health learning experience Students presented a range of ideas for interventions to improve public health Examples – parenthood education targeted at fathers – a daddy app On line diary for pregnant women

What we need to teach 1.Electronic search skills – use of databases, creation of personal libraries with tools like Endnote or Reference manager 2.Professional behaviour relating to technology – responsible social networking and communication 3.Use of appropriate sources that can be helpful in communicating with women 4.Research is needed into the use of technology in practice to contribute to information giving

What we need to learn Students are savvy consumers and users of technology They understand how our clients use technology in everyday life Use their creative energies to develop innovative services