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Developing an evaluation tool for instructional software programs.

Brady Boyce BA1, M D Winne

  • 1Nursing Program, Lawrence Memorial/Regis College, Medford, Massachusetts, USA. bboyce@tiac.net

Nurse Educator
|December 9, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Faculty need a tool to evaluate nursing instructional software. This study developed a software evaluation tool based on literature and expert feedback to aid faculty in selecting quality educational programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Instructional software is widely used in nursing education programs.
  • There is a need for effective methods to evaluate software for cost-effectiveness and quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized tool for evaluating instructional software in nursing programs.
  • To assist nurse educators in selecting appropriate educational technology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on instructional software evaluation criteria.
  • Incorporation of feedback from nurse educators and multimedia specialists.
  • Development of a structured evaluation instrument.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive evaluation tool was created.

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  • The tool provides a systematic approach for software assessment.
  • It addresses key aspects of instructional software for nursing education.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed tool facilitates informed decision-making for instructional software adoption.
    • It supports the selection of high-quality, cost-effective educational software.
    • This resource aims to enhance the quality of nursing education through effective technology integration.