Nursing students' engagement in online learning

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences
• Education Technology
• Sociology

Background:

• Digital technology profoundly impacts social and economic wellbeing, affecting health, environment, social interaction, and education.
• While concerns exist, digital solutions offer cost-effective, accessible transformations across services.
• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated higher education's digital transformation, altering perceptions of learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between digital poverty, digital literacy, and nursing students' online learning experiences.
• To explore nursing students' engagement in online learning environments following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative or quantitative research methods to assess digital poverty and literacy levels.
• Surveys or interviews to gather data on students' online learning experiences and engagement.
• Analysis of factors influencing engagement, including access to technology and digital skills.

Main Results:

• Findings will elucidate the extent of digital poverty among nursing students.
• The study will identify correlations between digital literacy levels and online learning success.
• Insights into specific challenges and facilitators of online engagement for nursing students will be provided.

Conclusions:

• Understanding the interplay of digital poverty and literacy is crucial for equitable online education.
• Recommendations for enhancing nursing students' online learning experiences and support systems will be formulated.
• The study contributes to the broader discourse on digital inclusion in higher education post-pandemic.