Expert Faculty Spotlight: A Conversation with Cindy Koehn on Elevating OTA Education with OTu
Join us for an expert faculty spotlight webinar with Cindy Koehn, Assistant Professor and OTA Program Director at Hawkeye Community College. Discover how Cindy utilizes OTu to enhance her OTA program and support student achievement. Gain practical tips and insights on integrating OTu into your teaching to improve learning outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a leader in OTA education. Register now and join the conversation!
Featured Speaker: Cindy Koehn, MS, OTR/L Cindy Koehn holds the position of Assistant Professor and OTA Program Director at Hawkeye Community College located in Waterloo, Iowa. Prior to her current role, Cindy served as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for eight years. Her journey in the field of education began almost thirteen years ago, and at present, her areas of focus include kinesiology, neuroanatomy, pediatrics, professional issues, and adult physical dysfunction. Cindy is always looking to introduce new modalities that are relevant to the OTA program and enhance student learning. She strives to provide diverse learning activities and assignments that help each student become an entry-level OTA. In recognition of her dedication to student success in the OTA program, Cindy was awarded the college's Faculty of the Year award in 2021.
00:00 Welcome & Introductions of the OTu Team and Professor Cindy Koehn
05:04 Overview of the OTA Program at Hawkeye Community College
07:04 Current Resources that Support the OTA Curriculum
09:03 How Prof. Koehn Uses OTu to Enhance Teaching and Learning
13:01 What Hawkeye's OTA Students Say About Using OTu
16:01 Blending OTu and Other Learning Resources
17:21 Prof. Koehn's Advice to Peer Faculty About Using OTu
19:53 Prof. Koehn's Experience in Starting with OTu
21:53 OTu Platform Demonstration
25:07 Best Practices for Using the Comprehensive OTu Video Library
30:10 Closing Comments & Thank You: Using OTu with a Simulation Center