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Teaching EBP Using Game-Based Learning: Improving the Student Experience.
Sandra J Davidson1, Laurie Candy2
1Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|March 31, 2016
Summary
This study highlights game-based learning as an effective strategy for online nursing education, significantly boosting student engagement and satisfaction in evidence-based practice (EBP) courses. The innovative approach led to high student achievement and retention in the EBP curriculum.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Online Learning Strategies
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Background:
- Traditional nursing research courses often fail to equip baccalaureate students with essential evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies.
- Existing teaching methods in nursing education do not adequately foster the skills and attitudes necessary for EBP.
- There is a need for innovative strategies to improve the teaching and learning of EBP in online nursing programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, implement, and evaluate an innovative, game-based learning strategy for an online evidence-based practice (EBP) course.
- To enhance student learning, engagement, and satisfaction within the EBP curriculum.
- To describe the course development process, the game-based teaching strategy, and its pilot outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Student satisfaction was assessed using midterm and end-of-course surveys.
- Engagement was evaluated through game platform analytics and analysis of student comments.
- Student learning was measured by final course letter grades.
Main Results:
- Students reported high satisfaction with the online EBP course.
- High levels of student engagement were sustained throughout the course, with 87% completing optional learning activities.
- All 30 students achieved high final grades, with 17 earning A+ and 13 earning an A.
Conclusions:
- Game-based learning effectively increases student engagement and motivation in online nursing education.
- Strategies such as individualized feedback, student choice, and gamification (e.g., badges) promote mastery learning.
- Integrating game mechanics into online courses can foster deeper learning and improve outcomes in evidence-based practice.
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