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Innovative Communication Learning: Combining TED Talks and Reflective Writing for Nursing Students
Background:
As educational programs compete with online and open courseware, TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) Talks provide meaningful complementary content that can be easily integrated into curricula.
Purpose:
Evaluate an innovative approach to the standard lecture by combining media mixture with reflective writing.
Methods:
Undergraduate nursing students were asked to view a TED Talk and write a brief narrative reflection as part of their preparation for a communication class.
Results:
The video and reflective writing assignment were completed by 23/25 (92%) of students. Qualitative analysis of the reflective writing identified three primary themes: Communication as a Foundational Competency, Importance of Empathy, and Professional Role Development.
Conclusion:
This illustrative talk and narrative exercise provided an interactive learning experience for novice nurses that served as a compelling means to critically reflect on effective health-care communication skills, prior to entry into practice.
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