Public health practice course using Google Plus

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Technology
• Health Sciences

Background:

• Mobile device integration is increasing in nursing education.
• Cloud Learning offers personalized, diverse, and virtual educational experiences.
• Traditional clinical training faces challenges that technology can address.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the benefits of mobile devices and Cloud Learning in nursing education.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of Google+ as a Cloud Learning platform for public health practice.
• To explore student and educator satisfaction with innovative learning methods.

Main Methods:

• A public health practice course utilized Google+ as a Cloud Learning platform.
• The platform integrated various application tools for data access and sharing.
• The study adopted a student-centered approach focused on resource sharing and collaborative learning.

Main Results:

• Students using Google+ demonstrated more effective learning than those in traditional systems.
• The mobile and cloud-based platform resolved obstacles in traditional practice training.
• Most students and the nurse educator reported positive attitudes and satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Mobile device-assisted Cloud Learning, exemplified by Google+, enhances nursing student learning.
• This innovative approach improves effectiveness and addresses limitations of traditional training.
• The integration of technology in nursing education leads to positive outcomes and satisfaction.