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Development and implementation of the MTutor on-line tutorial system for diploma level research students.

J Morris1, V Maynard

  • 1Institute of Health Studies, University of Plymouth, Penhaligon Building, Trevenson Lane, Pool, Cornwall TR15 3RG.

Nurse Education Today
|November 25, 2000
PubMed
Summary

MTutor, a web-based system, provided effective academic support for healthcare students in a research module. Students found the problem-solving approach useful for reinforcing learning and improving research design understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Healthcare students require robust research module support.
  • Traditional learning methods may benefit from supplementary online resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate MTutor, a web-based tutorial system.
  • To assess the feasibility of a problem-solving approach for online academic support.
  • To evaluate the system's utility in reinforcing learning and enhancing digital literacy.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a web-based tutorial (MTutor) using an experimental design.
  • Tutorial focused on a researchable problem concerning communication skills and nurse-patient interactions.
  • Incorporated text-based resources, multiple-choice questions, and an evaluation questionnaire.

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Main Results:

  • Students found MTutor easy to use and its online resources informative.
  • The system effectively reinforced taught sessions and improved understanding of research design.
  • Positive feedback on the problem-solving approach for academic support.

Conclusions:

  • MTutor is a feasible and valuable tool for supporting healthcare students in research modules.
  • The problem-solving, online approach enhances learning and digital skills.
  • Further piloting with additional students and lecturers is planned.