Going on a Goose Chase – promoting practical learning through technology By Terri Grant Senior Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences, Institute of Health and Society       Learning how to safely use and effectively prescribe equipment is a vital skill required by student Occupational Therapists. Like all practical skills, this takes time and repetition, which is often not available when students are on placement in the clinical setting. Without the opportunity to practice and make mistakes in this area within a safe classroom environment, students can struggle to establish appropriate situations in which they can learn about equipment.   Setting up appropriate classroom learning can be challenging – any experiential learning approach requires significant time to set up appropriately (Laurillard, 2010).  Providing students with individual… Read moreVignettes of Practice – Going on a Goose Chase – Promoting Practical Learning Through Technology