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Using technology-based assignments to promote critical thinking.

K G Mastrian¹, D McGonigle

¹Commonwealth College, Pennsylvania State University, Sharon, USA. kgm1@psu.edu

|May 21, 1999

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Technology-enhanced active learning assignments foster critical thinking and creativity in nursing education. These collaborative strategies benefit both returning registered nurses and generic nursing students.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Educational Technology
Pedagogy

Background:

Traditional nursing programs often face challenges in fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills.
There is a need for innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student engagement and problem-solving abilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe technology-based active and collaborative learning assignments designed to promote critical thinking in nursing students.
To explore the applicability of these assignments in both nursing transition courses and traditional generic nursing programs.

Main Methods:

Implementation of technology-based assignments incorporating active and collaborative learning principles.
Focus on developing skills in collaboration, creativity, and active student engagement.

Main Results:

Assignments successfully promoted critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among nursing students.
The innovative assignments demonstrated potential for broad application across different nursing educational contexts.

Conclusions:

Technology-enhanced active and collaborative learning is an effective strategy for developing essential nursing competencies.
These pedagogical approaches can be adapted to various nursing curricula, improving the overall learning experience and skill acquisition.