Design considerations for online learning in health and social work education

Reeves, Patricia M.; Reeves, Thomas C.

doi:10.1111/j.1473-6861.2008.00170.x

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“…Health educators have also joined other academic colleagues in offering on-line learning opportunities at an increasing rate [11]. As most nurses undertake post registration training, learning without disruption to the workplace is increasingly attractive to employers.…”

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Prospects and Challenges of Learners On-line Discussion Forum Interaction in an ODL (Open Distance Learning) Institution

Maboe

Nkosi²,

Makoe³

2013

JHS

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The purpose of this study is to monitor the nature of on-line interaction between the learners and educators. Data was collected by qualitatively and descriptively. A non probability purposeful sampling technique was chosen. The required data was extracted from the discussion forum interaction. The sample was second and third year health services management learners of an ODL (Open Distance Learning) University in South Africa. Data was collected weekly during the first semester from March to June 2012. The nature/type and trend of interaction were shown. Out of 1,379 learners only 53 participated in the discussion forum. Themes which emerged were assignments, study material, video conference study groups, registration and examination. Challenges revealed were originally academic, technical and administrative. Challenges of delay in getting study material, delay/no response from the lecturers, assignment answers incorrect and no connection from venues of video conference was noted. Recommendation was awareness of collaborative effort to support learner led by top management of researched ODL institution to address the challenges which learners were facing. Learners to be motivated by the educators are actively participate in the discussion forum. Further research is to be done on educators' prospects and challenges of on-line discussion forum interaction in ODL institutions.

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Prospects and Challenges of Learners On-line Discussion Forum Interaction in an ODL (Open Distance Learning) Institution

Maboe

Nkosi²,

Makoe³

2013

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“…Faculty involved in e-learning must likewise integrate web-based and online delivery techniques, engagement strategies, and other activities grounded in evidence-based pedagogical principles into their e-teaching repertoires. In the case of online learning, Reeves and Reeves (2008) have suggested that success is based on pedagogical dimensions that work well online. These dimensions need to be carefully considered during e-learning development with effort taken to assist faculty in aligning various educational technologies with specific content and pedagogies.…”

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Qualitative Insights from a Canadian Multi-institutional Research Study: In Search of Meaningful E-learning

Carter

Salyers

Myers³

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This paper reports the qualitative findings of a mixed methods research study conducted at three Canadian post-secondary institutions. Called the Meaningful E-learning or MEL project, the study was an exploration of the teaching and learning experiences of faculty and students as well as their perceptions of the benefits and challenges of e-learning. Importantly, e-learning was conceptualized as the integration of pedagogy, instructional technology, and the Internet into teaching and learning environments. Based on this definition, participants reflected on e-learning in relation to one or more of the following contexts: face-to-face (f2f) classrooms in which instructional technologies (e.g. learning management systems, video and webconferencing, mobile devices, etc.) are used; blended or web-enhanced learning environments; and fully online learning environments.Data collected for the study included survey data (n=1377 for students, n=187 for faculty); narrative comments (n=269 for students, n=74 for faculty); and focus groups (n=16 for students, n=33 for faculty). The latter two sets of data comprise the basis of this paper. Four major themes emerged based on the responses of students and faculty. Represented by the acronym HIDI, the themes include human connection (H), IT support (I), design (D), and institutional infrastructure (I). These themes and sub-themes are presented in the paper as well as recommendations for educators and administrators who aspire to make e-learning a pedagogically meaningful experience for both learners and their teachers.Cet article présente les résultats qualitatifs d'une étude de recherche à méthodes mixtes menée dans trois établissements canadiens d'études supérieures. L'étude, intitulée « The Meaningful E-Learning » ou projet MEL, consistait en une exploration des expériences d'enseignement et d'apprentissage de professeurs et d'étudiants ainsi que leurs perceptions des avantages et des défis de l'apprentissage électronique. Chose importante, l'apprentissage électronique a été conceptualisé pour que soient intégrés la pédagogie, la technologie éducative et l'emploi d'internet pour former des environnements d'enseignement et d'apprentissage. Sur la base de cette définition, les participants se sont penchés sur l'apprentissage électronique par rapport à un ou plusieurs des contextes suivants : la salle de classe en situation de face-à-face, où des technologies éducatives (par ex. systèmes de gestion de l'apprentissage, vidéo-conférences et conférences web, appareils mobiles) sont utilisées, des environnements mixtes ou optimisés par le web et des environnements d'apprentissage entièrement en ligne.Les données recueillies lors de l'étude comprennent des données d'enquête (n=1377 pour les étudiants, n=187 pour les professeurs), des commentaires narratifs (n=269 pour les étudiants, n=74 pour les professeurs) ainsi que des groupes de discussion (n=16 pour les étudiants, n=33 pour les professeurs). Les deux derniers ensembles de données constituent la base de cet article. Quat...

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“…In addition, the scope of engagement and adoption of e-learning can vary significantly between institutions worldwide delivering higher education programs. The various claims of cost effectiveness for institutions offering e-learning have stimulated discussion amongst academics as the time required to create, deliver, respond, evaluate, grade online, and up-skill and maintain staff computer literacy skills is significant (Reeves and Reeves, 2009). …”

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Review: Issues with e-learning in nursing and health education in the UK: are new technologies being embraced in the teaching and learning environments?

Smedley

2010

Journal of Research in Nursing

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Design considerations for online learning in health and social work education

Cited by 46 publications

References 43 publications

Prospects and Challenges of Learners On-line Discussion Forum Interaction in an ODL (Open Distance Learning) Institution

Prospects and Challenges of Learners On-line Discussion Forum Interaction in an ODL (Open Distance Learning) Institution

Qualitative Insights from a Canadian Multi-institutional Research Study: In Search of Meaningful E-learning

Review: Issues with e-learning in nursing and health education in the UK: are new technologies being embraced in the teaching and learning environments?

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