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The use of Web 2.0 technologies
Cindy Kohtz1, Connie Gowda, Patricia Stockert
1Methodist College of Nursing, Peoria, Illinois, USA.
Nurse Educator
|June 13, 2012
Summary
This study explored how nursing students use Web 2.0 technologies for personal and academic purposes. Findings reveal the current extent of adoption and usage patterns in baccalaureate nursing programs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Web 2.0 technologies offer potential benefits for nursing education.
- Limited research exists on the actual utilization of these technologies by nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the personal and academic use of Web 2.0 technologies.
- To understand the extent of Web 2.0 adoption among nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive study design.
- Surveyed nursing students across three baccalaureate programs.
- Assessed personal and academic use of Web 2.0 tools.
Main Results:
- Data on the specific Web 2.0 tools utilized by students.
- Insights into how these technologies are integrated into academic and personal lives.
- Quantification of usage patterns.
Conclusions:
- Provides baseline data on Web 2.0 technology use in nursing education.
- Highlights the need for further investigation into effective integration strategies.
- Informs educators about student technology engagement.
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