[Amanda Henderson]

Hi Amanda and Dawn
This is a great topic for discussion. Over the last 18 months we have been working on a process to engage nursing students as partners in their learning in collaborative learning spaces (already discussed by Amanda in the forum). This has focused on clinical learning spaces across clinical laboratories, simulation suites and work integrated learning (clinical practicum). The Check-In Check-Out (CICO) process has allowed us to provide consistency across the learning spaces; we have had a clear focus on thinking about how a consistent process could be used across the learning spaces to support both students and teaching staff. The CICO process is being used in the BNSc preparation for practice and practice courses. The CICO is linked to assessment and the CICO elements are integrated into the students’ ePortfolio. This work is being implemented using a program approach and course teams are working together to ensure that teaching and learning is aligned to the program outcomes. Our initial CICO pilot evaluation was positive; the roll out of the process is continuing to be evaluated.
We look forward to discussing any questions about our experience; I would be happy to send our CICO Factsheet to anyone interested in the initiative. (I wasn’t able to upload the Factsheet as an attachment?)
Kind regards, Amanda (USC)

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