The integration of problem-based learning strategies in distance education.
The authors explore the redesign of a traditional distance nursing program to integrate problem-based learning (PBL) strategies. Using pre- and postcourse questionnaires, learning satisfaction was compared between students who attended the PBL course face-to-face and those who received the course via audio-teleconferencing. Tutor and student perceptions of PBL via audio-teleconferencing are also described. Study results suggest that audio-teleconferencing is an effective means of delivering PBL by distance education.
Edwards
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School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Canada.
Hugo
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Cragg
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Peterson
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013685:Telecommunications