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Online Education in Occupational Therapy:
Highlighting The University of Utah’s Online Educational OTD
ProgramUOTA Conference
October 5, 2013
Brenda Lyman, Doctoral Student
Kelly Brown, Academic AdvisorPower point designed by Dr. Jo Wright, PhD
Learning Outcomes
• define a post-professional doctorate degree in occupational therapy
• identify methods used for instruction with online education
• compare classroom vs. online instruction
Learning Outcomes• provide instruction for entry, course
sequence, time and place• list technology requirements for online
coursework• enable reflection from a student
completing an online doctoral program• allow for open-ended discussion between
presenters and participants
Why an OTD???• Discussion with
group
• define a post-professional doctorate degree in occupational therapy
What is on-line learning like?• identify methods
used for instruction with online education
• compare classroom vs. online instruction
How Do I Apply?
• Official transcripts from all universities• Statement of purpose• Current curriculum vitae or resume.• Copy of initial NBCOT certification• Copy of current OT license• 3 letters of reference • $55 application fee
Do I Need A Super Computer?General System Requirements:• Mac or PC, desktop or laptop• Newest version of Adobe Flash Player• Web Browser - Internet Explorer is
NOT supported in Canvas applications. Use Google Chrome (recommended) or Firefox for PC – Firefox or Safari for Mac
• Webcam• Broadband connection with 500+
mbps (DSL or Cable)• RAM: 128MB or more• Video Card: at least 64MB of video
memory• Sound Card: at least 16-bit
Questions?
www.health.utah.edu/OT
or
or
Dr JoAnne Wright
801-585-7788
or
References
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Hollis, V., & Madill, H. (2006). Online learning: The potential for occupational therapy education. Occupational Therapy International, 13(2), 61-78.Pierce, D., & Peyton, C. (1999). A historical cross-disciplinary perspective on the professional doctorate in occupational therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 53(1), 64- 71.Richardson, P. K., MacRae, A., Schwartz, K., Bankston, L., & Kosten, C. (2008). Student outcomes in a post professional online master’s–degree program. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(5), 600–610.