Student perceptions of group experience in online RN-to-BSN research course

Abstract

Objective: The overall aim of this pilot study was to explore students' perception of teaching, social, cognitive and learner presence within an RN to BSN asynchronous online nursing research course. Methods: This descriptive correlational study used an online survey. Students' perceptions of learning effectiveness regarding group size and class size were assessed with the Revised Community of Inquiry (RCOI) Conclusions:The findings of the current study imply that learning effectiveness was not associated with group sizes or class sizes. However, the findings suggest that the use of group collaboration promotes teaching, social, cognitive, and learner presence.