Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating the Educational Module Students Active Learning via Internet Observations...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pedagogic Module Development
• Digital Learning Environments

Background:

• The need for innovative teaching methods in nursing education.
• Integrating real-world experiences into the curriculum.
• Leveraging technology for enhanced learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of a new pedagogic module.
• To evaluate nursing students' perceptions of the module.
• To assess the module's impact on perceived caregiving competence.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study design.
• Involved 101 nursing students.
• Utilized a survey to gather student perceptions on the 'Students Active Learning via Internet Observations' module, based on situated learning principles.

Main Results:

• 81% of students found learning about service users' lived experiences via web-based platforms highly instructive.
• 96% of students perceived the module as having significant clinical relevance for nursing practice.
• The module effectively engaged students with contextually and culturally situated data.

Conclusions:

• Web-based learning platforms can effectively deliver situated learning experiences.
• Engaging with contextually and culturally relevant data is crucial for developing nursing competence.
• The developed module demonstrates potential for enhancing nursing education and preparing students for practice.