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Distance learning through computer conferences

C E Cragg

    Nurse Educator
    |March 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Computer conferencing in nursing education was initially frustrating but ultimately fostered community and flexible learning for post-RN students. This delivery mode offers a valuable alternative for distance education.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Distance Learning Technologies

    Background:

    • Computer conferencing presents an emerging delivery method for distance education in nursing.
    • The integration of technology in healthcare education requires understanding user experiences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the experiences of post-Registered Nurse (RN) students participating in a nursing course via computer conferencing.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness and user perception of computer conferencing as a distance education tool for nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • A qualitative research approach was employed to examine student experiences.
    • Data were collected from post-RN students enrolled in a nursing course delivered through computer conferencing.

    Main Results:

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  • Initial encounters with the technology were met with frustration by students.
  • Students valued the ability to engage in discussions and manage their own learning schedules.
  • A sense of cohesion and camaraderie developed within the student group via the computer system.

    • Conclusions:

    • Despite initial technological challenges, computer conferencing can facilitate a positive and collaborative learning environment for nurses.
    • Computer conferencing offers a viable and appreciated mode for distance education, comparable to other methods.
    • Further research can explore comparisons between computer conferencing and alternative distance learning modalities for nursing professionals.