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Flexible learning for postgraduate nurses: a basis for planning.

Michelle Honey1

  • 1School of Nursing, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand. m.honey@auckland.ac.nz

Nurse Education Today
|April 28, 2004
PubMed
Summary

A 2002 survey of postgraduate nursing students in New Zealand revealed varied access to and use of computers and information technology. Findings highlight the need for explicit technology access requirements and upskilling to support planned flexible learning initiatives.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Higher Education

Background:

  • The University's School of Nursing currently offers limited flexibility and technology integration for postgraduate nursing students.
  • There is a growing international trend towards internationalisation of education and technological advancements impacting programme design and delivery.
  • The university plans to increase course flexibility in response to these trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess postgraduate nursing students' access to and utilization of computers and information technology for academic purposes.
  • To gather data to inform the planning and implementation of flexible learning strategies.
  • To identify potential barriers and requirements for technology integration in nursing education.

Main Methods:

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  • A survey was conducted with postgraduate nursing students at a New Zealand University's School of Nursing in 2002.
  • Data collected focused on students' access to and use of information technology for their studies.

Main Results:

  • Findings indicated that not all students possessed convenient access to necessary technology for their studies.
  • Student proficiency and comfort levels with using technology varied significantly.
  • Current technology use to support student learning was minimal.

Conclusions:

  • The survey results underscore the necessity of addressing disparities in technology access and skills among students.
  • Planning for flexible learning must explicitly outline technology requirements and provide opportunities for upskilling.
  • Effective implementation of flexible learning in postgraduate nursing requires a strategic approach to technology integration and support.