A collaborative effort in using telecommunications to enhance learning

Area of Science:

• Workplace Education
• Telecommunications Technology
• Nursing Professional Development

Background:

• Identified need for accessible workplace educational programs.
• Explored teleconferencing as a delivery method.
• Initiated by a consortium of three educational institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate teleconferencing-based educational programs for the workplace.
• To assess the effectiveness and adequacy of teleconferencing technology for educational delivery.
• To foster collaboration among key stakeholders in nursing education and professional organizations.

Main Methods:

• Conducted survey to identify educational needs.
• Developed and implemented a pilot project with three educational programs.
• Utilized teleconferencing technology for program delivery.
• Evaluated the success and adequacy of the teleconferencing approach.

Main Results:

• Pilot project successfully delivered educational programs.
• Teleconferencing technology proved adequate and effective for workplace education.
• Demonstrated feasibility of the teleconferencing model.

Conclusions:

• Teleconferencing is a viable and successful method for workplace education.
• Collaboration among educational institutions, professional organizations, and telecommunications centers is crucial.
• The pilot project established a successful model for future teleconferencing educational initiatives.