Technology Committee Goals 2011-2012

• A low-fidelity adult mannequin will be investigated for purchase.
  
• A head wall for the Sim Man room will be investigated.
  
• A low fidelity pediatric mannequin will be investigated for purchase.
  
• Batteries will be replaced in all SON WOWs.
  
• The 4th floor conference room LCD projector will be replaced and a speaker added.
  
• Informational binders for Baby Hal and Noelle simulators will be created.
  
• Improved communication between the SON and the Hospital regarding equipment changes and purchases, possibly through the Value Analysis committee will be pursued.
  
• Equipment and hardware will be upgraded as assessed.
  
• Adjunct online teaching/learning opportunities will be explored.
  
• Appropriate faculty members will participate in continuing education with the use of simulation.
  
• An environment for the Noelle simulator will be created.
  
• Faculty will analyze test questions based on the point bisceral from Par-Score/Par-Test programs.
  
• Faculty will independently post their data from par-Score to Par-Test.
  
• Electronic testing will shift from HESI to Kaplan.
  
• A voice synthesizer will be added to the simulation experience.
  
• Faculty will express if they have the technology to teach the students current health care trends.
  
• The SON website will be updated.
  
• Faculty will be surveyed as to their technology needs and desires.
  
• The committee will create opportunities to educate instructors and students as to new technology developments and possibilities.