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Generation Z Students in the Online Environment: Strategies for Nurse Educators
Kristy Chunta1, Teresa Shellenbarger, Jennifer Chicca
1Author Affiliations: Professor (Dr Chunta), Distinguished University Professor and Doctoral Program Coordinator (Dr Shellenbarger), and PhD Candidate (Ms Chicca), Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and Part-time Nursing Faculty (Ms Chicca), College of Human and Health Services, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Online nursing education is growing, with Generation Z students preferring independent yet connected learning. Effective online teaching requires strategies that engage these tech-savvy learners and foster their success.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Online Learning
- Higher Education
Background:
- Student enrollment in online learning is increasing.
- Generation Z students are now enrolled in higher education, including online nursing courses.
- Faculty teaching online should consider best practices and learner characteristics for this generation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide strategies for nurse educators teaching Generation Z students in online environments.
- To address the unique traits of Generation Z learners in online settings.
- To foster student engagement, intellectual development, and rapport.
Main Methods:
- This article offers strategies for nurse educators.
- Focuses on fostering engagement and development.
- Considers Generation Z learner characteristics.
Main Results:
- Generation Z prefers independent learning with social connection.
- This generation is technologically adept but presents unique challenges.
- Strategies are offered to stimulate intellectual development and build rapport.
Conclusions:
- Online learning is a developing method for nursing education.
- Best online teaching practices considering learner attributes ensure success for students and educators.
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