Internet Teaching Methods for Use in Baccalaureate Nursing Education

Abstract

The advent of technology has had a profound influence on nursing education. As an example, use of the Internet is continually gaining importance. The Internet allows students to learn in a classroom, via distance education, or at home. Many nurse educators now adapt traditional content with ease, using alternative teaching methods that integrate Internet technology. In this article, a variety of alternative adaptations are considered. Focused on baccalaureate nursing education, this article presents a limited review and critique of the literature regarding successful use of the Internet.

Impact of an online course on infection control and prevention competencies

“…The overall course quality score of 90·5/100 indicates that learners were very satisfied with their online learning experience and supports the claim that highly interactive online learning experiences can deliver quality while being convenient. This finding is similar to that in earlier studies (Chaffin & Maddux 2004). Online ICP courses provide ongoing access to standardized, up‐to‐date information on best practices in infection control and prevention and may reduce pressure on already strained training resources.…”

What do we mean by web-based learning? A systematic review of the variability of interventions

“…However, these reviews focused on quantitative outcomes and provided only brief descriptions (if any) of the courses included in the review. Other reviews have offered only limited summaries of the technologies and methods used 28,29 . The present study complements and builds upon previous reviews by systematically summarising the frequency with which various configurations and methods have been used, and illustrating these features through detailed examples of web‐based courses.…”

“…Other reviews have offered only limited summaries of the technologies and methods used. 28,29 The present study complements and builds upon previous reviews by systematically summarising the frequency with which various configurations and methods have been used, and illustrating these features through detailed examples of web-based courses. Recent reviews of evolving technologies have highlighted WBL configurations not represented in the studies in our review, such as user-generated content platforms (so-called Web 2.0 tools like blogs and wikis) 30,31 and online virtual worlds such as Second Life Ò .…”

Uso dos recursos de Internet na Enfermagem: uma revisão

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