Health and Wellness on the Go: Mobile Resource Options
For more information or to schedule this course, please contact Shari Clifton <shari-clifton@ouhsc.edu>.
The options for mobile health and wellness resources can be overwhelming. This asynchronous online course is designed to assist staff members/volunteers in public libraries/tribal libraries/literacy programs find, evaluate, and use mobile applications.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the variety of mobile resource options;
- Identify authoritative mobile resources focused on health and wellness for consumers;
- Use tools to select and evaluate mobile apps.
Agenda
Module 1 - Background and Overview
10 minutes What mobile resource(s) focused on health/wellness do you, or your patrons/customers use? (sharing/self-disclosure via Padlet
activity)
20 minutes The Impact of Mobile Health (video / reflection via Minute Paper exercise)
30 minutes Mobile Resources - Definitions & Context (hands-on exercises)
Module 2
30 minutes Identifying and Using Mobile Optimized Web Sites (hands-on exercises)
30 minutes Resources for Locating Mobile Apps (hands-on exercises)
Module 3
20 minutes Evaluation Tools for Mobile Apps (hands-on exercises)
35 minutes Finding the Right App for a Health/Wellness Need (hands-on exercises)
5 minutes Reflection & Evaluation
Participant Materials: Participants will need Internet access and a web browser. A personal mobile device will not be required for the completion of any course exercises.
MLA CE Credits: 3.