Frequently Asked
Questions
What is CLASS-Rheum?
CLASS-Rheum is a research-based curriculum for Rheumatology fellows. The curriculum is made up of sets of questions (“Question Sets”) to support learning and assessment of knowledge and skills in biostatistics and epidemiology.
What is Learning Catalytics?
Learning Catalytics is the software platform that houses the CLASS-Rheum question database which you and your fellows will use to answer and review responses to questions.
Who developed
CLASS-Rheum?
CLASS-Rheum was developed by Rheumatologists Juliet Aizer,
MD, MPH and Lisa A. Mandl, MD, MPH of Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill
Cornell Medical College, and Educational Researcher Julie Schell, EdD at The University of Texas at Austin. The project was
created through support from the Hospital for Special Surgery Academy of
Medical Educators, Innovation in Education Grant and the Weill Cornell Medical
College Clinical and Translational Research Center, NIH UL1TR000457.
What are CLASS-Rheum
Question Sets?
The CLASS-Rheum curriculum is organized into Question Sets. In CLASS-Rheum, unique Question Sets will be released every six months over two years. While each Question Set covers the same learning objectives, the questions are different.
How were the CLASS-Rheum Question Sets developed?
The CLASS-Rheum Development Team reviewed high-impact Rheumatology journals to identify concepts fundamental to understanding and appraising the current Rheumatology literature. Questions were beta-tested in a variety of settings and were also peer-reviewed.
What is a Module in
Learning Catalytics?
Within in each Question Set there are 12 Modules of 3-9 questions each. Each module focuses on a specific content area.
What is a Session in
Learning Catalytics?
When a Module is available for fellows to use, it is called a “Session” and given an 8-digit number.
What kind of device
do I need to use CLASS-Rheum?
For fellows, any web-enabled device can be used. We recommend Program Directors use a PC or MAC to monitor fellows’ progress.
How do I provide fellows with access to
CLASS-Rheum?
If you have not done so already, email the CLASS-Rheum team at CLASS-Rheum@hss.edu to receive instructions and an access code.
How do users sign in
to Learning Catalytics in order to access
CLASS-Rheum?
To sign in to Learning Catalytics, go to www.learningcatalytics.com and click “sign-in” at the upper right hand corner. For further instructions, see these modules on the training site:
Program Directors: http://hss.mediasite.com/mediasite/Play/7b34e78d4d8a40cea738c6a28583cfd51d
Fellows: http://hss.mediasite.com/mediasite/Play/c2132594d3e144b2a414d9f2e15547f41d
Where can I find
instructions for monitoring fellows’ progress in CLASS-Rheum?
Instructions for monitoring your fellows’ progress and accessing reports can be located here: http://hss.mediasite.com/mediasite/Play/cba1756f12aa4f6d8f91ee04833074da1d You can find additional detailed instructions here: http://bit.ly/1FMkgqd
What should I do if I forget my password, or if a fellow forgets his or her password?
Reset your password by navigating to this link: https://learningcatalytics.com/pages/reset_password
What should a fellow do
if he or she gets stuck?
If a fellow gets stuck, he or she can visit the help pages https://learningcatalytics.com/pages/support or e-mail CLASS-Rheum@hss.edu. We recommend contacting Learning Catalytics directly for the fastest response.
What is an Instructor
Role in Learning Catalytics?
As a Program Director, you will have an Instructor Role in Learning Catalytics. This means you will be able to view your fellows’ progress in Learning Catalytics.
Can other faculty
members access CLASS-Rheum?
You can designate other members of your faculty to serve as CLASS-Rheum Instructors. To do so, contact CLASS-Rheum@hss.edu.
What should an
Instructor do if he or she inadvertently deletes a question or stops a session?
If an Instructor accidently deletes a question or stops a session, contact CLASS-Rheum@hss.edu immediately, as this affects the interface for all users.
Who can see fellows’ responses?
The CLASS-Rheum Development Team at Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medical College is responsible for the program and therefore is able to view all responses. All data is maintained in accordance with IRB regulations.
Besides the CLASS-Rheum Development Team, only CLASS-Rheum Instructors from your program are able to see your fellows’ responses. Fellows cannot see any other fellow’s responses.
Are there any plans
for CLASS-Rheum data to be presented or published?
The CLASS-Rheum Development Team plans to evaluate the use of CLASS-Rheum and publish results in scholarly journals. Whenever data are presented or published, all individuals and programs will be de-identified as mandated by IRB guidelines.
How do I get
additional help?
Contact CLASS-Rheum@hss.edu for specific questions.
Disclosures:
Juliet Aizer, MD, MPH
Chair, Continuing Assessment Review and Evaluation (CARE) Development Team,
American College of Rheumatology
Lisa Mandl, MD, MPH
Assistant Editor, Annals of Internal Medicine
Author, Up-To-Date
Julie Schell, EdD
Owner of Uncover Learning, LLC
This company provides professional development programs for educators.