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Evaluating a Blended Online Learning Model Among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Quantitative Study.
Marianne Ota1, Blake Peck, Joanne Porter
1Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, Federation University Australia, Mt Helen Campus (Ms Ota and Dr Peck) and Gippsland Campus (Dr Porter), Victoria.
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|July 10, 2018
Summary
Undergraduate nursing students in Australia face challenges with blended learning, including workload expectations and technical issues. However, flexibility and autonomy can help students succeed in these evolving educational environments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Technology
- Online Learning
Background:
- Australian universities are increasingly adopting blended learning models for undergraduate nursing programs.
- Students encounter new online learning environments with limited technical support.
- This shift necessitates understanding student experiences in blended educational settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Bachelor of Nursing students' attitudes toward blended education at a rural Australian university.
- To identify challenges and facilitators for students in a blended learning environment.
- To inform future strategies for effective online and face-to-face nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 109 Bachelor of Nursing students across three year levels participated.
- An online self-report questionnaire was used to collect data.
- Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Students reported inaccurate workload expectations and technical difficulties with online modules.
- Autonomy and flexibility were identified as key traits for students thriving in blended modes.
- The study highlights significant challenges faced by nursing students in new blended learning systems.
Conclusions:
- Blended learning in undergraduate nursing programs presents unique challenges for students, particularly regarding workload and technology.
- Fostering student autonomy and flexibility may enhance success in blended educational models.
- Further research is needed to optimize blended learning delivery in nursing education.
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