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A nurse educator teaching with technologies course: more than teaching on the web
Wanda Bonnel1, Karen Wambach, Helen Connors
1University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. wbonnel@kumc.edu
Summary
This article details a Web-based "teaching with technology" course for nurse educators. It highlights strategies for integrating technology effectively to meet educational objectives.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- The integration of technology in nursing education is rapidly evolving.
- Nurse educators require specific training to effectively utilize digital tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a Web-based "teaching with technology" course.
- To share challenges, strategies, and student feedback regarding online course delivery.
Main Methods:
- Course development for a Web-enhanced and subsequently Web-based format.
- Sharing of online activities, assignments, and student evaluative comments.
Main Results:
- The course successfully guided new educators in thoughtful technology integration.
- Students reported increased confidence in selecting appropriate educational technologies.
Conclusions:
- Web-based courses can effectively prepare nurse educators for technology integration.
- Strategic planning is crucial for successful implementation of online teaching with technology courses.