Embed YouTube video into blog

See the highlighted area in pink? Copy the embed HTML code then paste it into the body of your post.

Step 1: Copy Embed HTML code (it is shown in every YouTube video page)

Step 2: Paste the embed HTML code into the post body (paste it under "Edit Html" NOT "Compose")

Pictures speak louder than words

Well, now i know i can download youtube with some free software. It will benefit my students for sure. By using video clip downloaded from youtube, there is lots to do and show to the students, take example the technique of using metered-dose inhaler. I used to do live demonstration in class, but isn't it good if students can play and watch it over and over when they are doing their revision.

My search on video clips focus on my teaching subject like "Healthcare and Pharmacy", "Communication Skills" and "Non-prescription Drugs". I realised that there is plenty of video clips available and suitable as teaching materials for pharmacy students. Take example, GARDASIL, a vaccine to prevent one from getting cervical cancel. By showing the video, one can easily remember that. So, take a look:

Non-prescription Drugs

Hi year 3 students, please proceed to my google sites to view the slides. Please login with:

ID: viewslides08
PW: nonprescription

Thank you.

Mobile Computing Initiatives within Pharmacy Education

According to recent research from College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, " Mobile Computing Initiatives within Pharmacy Education":

1. The most popular factor that prompted the mobile computing initiative for the school is to enhance teaching & learning opportunities.
   
2. Primary uses of mobile computing devices within classroom are "accessing course materials,", "taking notes,", and ‘‘communications.’’
3. ‘‘Increased flexibility in teaching/learning’’ was the most popular positive aspect of the mobile computing requirement at their institution.
4. Computer-aided distraction was the most often cited negative aspect.

The researchers concluded that the implementation of mobile computing into pharmacy education involved numerous considerations: logistic, technical support, students and instructor's attitudes, infrastructure, and training of faculty members. Additionally, the use of mobile computing should not limited to simple communication and information-sharing but to create efficiencies in teaching and learning, develop higher-order thinking skills, and engage students in active learning.

(Source: Jeff Cain, EdD, Eleanora R. Bird, MS, and Mikael Jones, 2008, 'Mobile Computing Initiatives within Pharmacy Educatio, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education; 72 (4) Article 76)