Eighteen Practicing NPs, Physicians, Pharmacists, PAs have completed this product.

Blackboard distance based learning as part of a Minifellowship in Geriatrics.

I. Implementation:

1. For lecture presentation: There are no special implementation requirements other than familiarity with the technology to use PowerPoint. Presenters should be comfortable enough with content to facilitate a robust discussion.
2. For use in distance learning: The material was originally adapted to Blackboard learning systems, however using the PowerPoint system as we have, it can be adapted to many distance based learning systems. For optimal learning, we recommend the addition of speaker voicing (audio) to explain the slides, and the learner should also have the ability to read the lecture notes.

II. Benefits and practical tips:

1. For lecture and self learning: The 15-20 minute modular format is concise and partialized, allowing presenters to select the most relevant information for their audience.
2. For use in distance learning: Our feedback is that the 15-20 minute segments are popular, the learners cite that it is less intimidating to do, the questions at the end create a break and closure, and the 1 hour credit for completion of the three module unit is attained "painlessly".