Asynchronous Environment of FLEXnet Orientation Classroom

FLEXnet Orientation Classroom and Asynchronous Environment Objective The objective of this study is to examine the conduction of a FLEXnet orientation classroom in which the students participation the remainder of the time in an asynchronous environment. Program outcomes include identifying patient confidentiality issues including HIPAA. There are five students enrolled in the class including: (1) Maria Sanchez: Maria is fluent in both Spanish and English and has prior health care work experience; (2) Olga Bartold: Olga is 50 years old and new to the United States. Having come from Germany, she has limited English proficiency and is fluent in German. Olga does not have any experience working in a health care environment; (3) Dr. Ranzin: Dr. Ranzin is from India and speaks fluent English and has several years of experience working in a health care environment; (4) Joe Antone: Joe is a member of the Pima Indian Community. This is Joes first experience working in a health care environment; and (5) Martha Scott: Martha is from the Midwest and has several years of experience working in a health care environment. This study will identify which model would be the most effective to respond to this situation based on the analysis and will answer as to what alternative assessment can be used to evaluate student learning. Introduction The FLEXnet learning model is such that blends the scheduling flexibility of online classes with the face-to-face oral interaction and