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Boost Your Skills with Maker Education: A Guide for Online Therapists

Boost Your Skills with Maker Education: A Guide for Online Therapists

Are you an online therapist looking to enhance your skills and effectiveness? Recent research has shown that implementing a training program based on maker education can significantly improve various competencies. In this blog, we’ll explore the findings of a study titled "Effectiveness of a training program based on maker education for baccalaureate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study" and how you can apply these insights to your practice.

What is Maker Education?

Maker education is a hands-on, project-based learning approach that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Originating from the maker movement, this educational method integrates various disciplines, encouraging students to explore, innovate, and apply new skills in real-world contexts.

Key Findings from the Study

The study focused on nursing students and found significant improvements in several areas after implementing a maker education-based training program:

How Can Online Therapists Benefit?

While the study was conducted with nursing students, the principles of maker education can be adapted to online therapy. Here’s how:

Enhancing Creativity

Incorporate creative activities into your sessions. Use tools like mind maps, brainstorming exercises, and creative problem-solving tasks to stimulate your clients' imagination and innovative thinking.

Increasing Engagement

Interactive and hands-on activities can make your sessions more engaging. Consider using digital tools and resources that allow clients to actively participate in their therapy process.

Promoting Collaborative Skills

Encourage group activities or collaborative projects where clients can work together to solve problems or achieve common goals. This can enhance their social skills and teamwork abilities.

Building Research Skills

Teach clients how to conduct basic research, evaluate sources, and apply findings to their situations. This can empower them to make informed decisions and become more self-reliant.

Improving Information Management

Help clients develop skills in finding, organizing, and using information effectively. This can include training in digital literacy and the use of online resources.

Encouraging Further Research

The study highlights the potential benefits of maker education, but more research is needed to fully understand its impact in different contexts, including online therapy. As a practitioner, you can contribute to this growing field by experimenting with maker education principles in your practice and sharing your findings with the community.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Effectiveness of a training program based on maker education for baccalaureate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study.


Citation: Yang, K.-H., Jiang, Z.-X., Chavez, F., Wang, L.-H., & Yuan, C.-R. (2019). Effectiveness of a training program based on maker education for baccalaureate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 6(1), 24-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2018.11.006
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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