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Sharon Strang1, Andrea Knopp, Carolyn Schubert
1Author affiliations: Associate Professor (Dr Strang) and Assistant Professor (Dr Knopp), Nursing Department, and Health Sciences and Nursing Librarian and Assistant Professor, Libraries & Educational Technologies (Ms Schubert), James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Nursing education is evolving globally. This study explores using a blog assignment to evaluate international graduate nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Global Health
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Nursing educators face evolving technological and global demands.
- Blogging is an emerging educational tool for nursing programs.
- Integrating technology is crucial for modern nursing pedagogy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate course objectives using a blogging assignment in an international graduate nursing course.
- To explore the use of blogging as an assessment tool in global health education.
- To examine the effectiveness of digital tools in experiential learning for nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a blogging assignment for graduate nursing students during a study-abroad experience in Kenya.
- Utilized blogs to document and assess learning related to Kenyan culture and healthcare.
- Integrated digital journaling and reflection into the international nursing curriculum.
Main Results:
- Blogging facilitated student engagement with course objectives and cultural immersion.
- The assignment provided a platform for evaluating students' understanding of global health issues.
- Students demonstrated enhanced learning through reflective blogging on their healthcare experiences.
Conclusions:
- Blogging serves as an effective tool for evaluating learning in international nursing education.
- This method supports the integration of technology and global perspectives in nursing curricula.
- Study-abroad experiences combined with digital tools enhance nursing students' cultural competence and healthcare insights.
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