Schedule
2024
Wednesday, January 3rd
11:00 AM

Thinking outside the Box for Experiential Student Learning: Development of Remote Experiential Learning and Volunteering During the Pandemic

Amy Christopher, University of Dayton

Kennedy Union Room 222

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, experiential learning for health care professional programs struggled to find clinical rotation sites and provide students in the didactic curricular phase opportunities to apply health education outside of the classroom. Many healthcare sites and community health screening events were prohibited during an extended period of time due to pandemic isolation. As a health educator, exploration of remote experiential learning took creative planning to ensure students were able to apply their medical knowledge in real-life situations, give back to their community according to Marianist charisms, and fulfill healthcare-related volunteer service hour requirements.

More information in downloadable document.

What Makes an Experiential Learning Experience 'High-Impact?'

Karen Velasquez, University of Dayton

Kennedy Union Room 222

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

This session will explore the characteristics of high-impact experiential learning at the University, based on the PIRAA model (Velasquez 2018) developed by the Director of Experiential Learning, which includes Preparation, Immersion, Reflection, Application, and Assessment. The session will also include a discussion of the diverse landscape of EL at the university, including an exploration of pedagogical approaches and characteristics of high-impact EL; addressing students’ EL needs and barriers to engagement; and understanding the value/impact of EL for students based on data gathered by the Office of Experiential Learning.