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Connectiveness and civility in online learning.
1School of Nursing, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 15035, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States.
Nurse Education in Practice
|September 4, 2007
Summary
Online nursing students desire connection but face incivility. Addressing rude communication privately and defining netiquette are key strategies for fostering a more connected online learning environment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Online Learning
- Digital Pedagogy
Background:
- The shift to online learning presents challenges for nursing faculty in fostering student connectiveness and social interaction.
- Perceptions of rude or unkind communication can hinder the development of a connected online learning environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore student perceptions of connectiveness and civility in online nursing courses.
- To identify strategies that promote positive interactions and address incivility in virtual nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive-exploratory study design was employed.
- Data were collected from 96 students across four nursing programs.
- Student perceptions of connectiveness and experiences with incivility were examined.
Main Results:
- Strategies promoting peer connectiveness include in-person activities and social discussion assignments.
- Timely feedback and prompt grading are crucial for student-to-instructor connectiveness.
- 35% of students experienced peer incivility; 60% reported incivility from instructors.
Conclusions:
- Effective handling of rude communication involves private feedback, guidance on netiquette, and clear definitions of acceptable behavior.
- Addressing incivility is essential for improving the online learning experience in nursing education.
- Strategies should focus on enhancing both peer-to-peer and student-to-instructor connectiveness in online nursing courses.
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