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Computer conferencing: the "nurse" in the "Electronic School District"
1Indiana University School of Nursing.
Computers in Nursing
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Nurses utilized computer conferencing to deliver health education to high school students via an electronic school district. This pilot project explored distributed health education models using technology.
Area of Science:
- Health Education
- Educational Technology
- Nursing Informatics
Background:
- Increasing availability of computer-based instructional technologies.
- Need for innovative health education delivery mechanisms.
- Potential of technology in reaching diverse student populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe a pilot project using computer conferencing for health instruction.
- Explore the role of nurses in distributed health education.
- Evaluate the use of technology in secondary school health programs.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of a computer conference by nurses.
- Health instruction delivery to high school students.
- Participation in an electronic link of high schools.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of a pilot computer-based health education program.
- Demonstrated feasibility of nurses providing distributed health education.
- Exploration of the "Electronic School District" model.
Conclusions:
- Computer conferencing is a viable tool for health educators.
- Nurses can effectively engage in distributed health education.
- Technological integration enhances health instruction accessibility for students.