Learning objective:

After reading assigned textbook pages and viewing/reading the audio Powerpoint lesson students will demonstrate how predictive value, test sensitivity, and test specificity are essential to selecting appropriate diagnostic tests and with entry level competence as assessed by participation with an interactive case study.

Taxonomy:

Applying

Student centered authentic assessment:

Case analysis is commonly used as a learning tool and assessment in clinical education. An interactive case study, allowing students options for knowledge checking and advanced thinking, along with instant feedback is an excellent tool in an online course. Collaboration among students in analyzing and solving case studies is welcome. It isn’t possible to plagiarize participation in this Flash based, interactive environment.  Students would need to work harder at cheating than the y would at working through the case studies.

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Raptivity, by Harbinger is a Flash based, rapid development platform for interactive elearning activities. Raptivity provides hundreds of pre-programmed templates that allow customized creation of learning objects by instructors. The use of learning objects in online instruction

Advantages of  Raptivity: The rich variety of templates plus professional programming makes Raptivity a great program for those with need for interactive learning objects. Free or low cost programs can be used to create learning objects, but the time involved in creating could be considerable. Raptivity is downloadable software. Created activities reside on the server of the creator. A single license is required vs. an annual subscription .  Students do not need Raptivity software to participate in the activities.

Raptivity has been recognized by a number of training and education organizations over the past several years. Raptivity does offer a free fifteen day trial. This product is SCORM compliant and interfaces with multiple learning management systems.  The abilitity to produce interactive learning objects and track student interaction and performance automatically with an LMS is a great advantage in assessment, particularly in a class with a larger enrollment.  Of interest to professional educators and instructional designers is the linkage of Raptivity learning activities to Bloom’s taxonomy and  Gagne’s nine events.

Disadvantages of Raptivity: This product must be purchased, one license for each user.  It is not inexpensive. Users must weigh time and talent of developers against the cost of the software.  There are many products available for creation of interactive learning objects. The best tool is the one that is supported by learning technology specialists in an organization.

Some resources for Raptivity:

http://www.raptivity.com/raptivity-tools.html

http://theelearningcoach.com/reviews/software/raptivity-a-review/