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April Richardson1, Ofelia M Littrell, Sandra Challman
1Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA. arich3@uky.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|January 8, 2011
Summary
Text messaging can enhance student learning. Undergraduate nursing students found text message reminders about lecture content improved their academic experience, suggesting its value in education.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Nursing Education
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Text messaging is a prevalent communication method among young adults.
- Integrating technology into education can positively impact student engagement and learning outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of text and e-mail message reminders for delivering course content to undergraduate nursing students.
- To assess student perceptions of using text messaging as a pedagogical tool.
Main Methods:
- Undergraduate nursing students received short message reminders (text or e-mail) with lecture content.
- Messages included review questions or key points from previous/upcoming lectures.
- A post-course survey evaluated student experiences and perceived usefulness.
Main Results:
- Text message users reported a positive experience and felt it enhanced their learning.
- E-mail message users found the reminders moderately useful for anatomy studies.
- Students perceived text messaging as a valuable technological addition to the classroom.
Conclusions:
- Text messaging shows promise as an effective tool for delivering educational content and enhancing the learning experience for nursing students.
- This approach offers a novel way for educators to integrate technology into pedagogical strategies.
- Further research could explore broader applications across different disciplines and student populations.
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