title: Using online learning in a traditional face-to-face environment.
abstract: A model for designing online learning was developed and implemented in a Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing course using online and face-to-face methodologies. The combination of online and face-to-face learning modalities may help the student who is a novice Internet explorer or seasoned Web navigator by offering technological support as well as providing constant in-person feedback regarding course requirements. The face-to-face component facilitates a sense of community and peer support that sometimes is lacking in an entirely online course. During the 2 semesters this model was used, students expressed satisfaction with having the course facilitator/professor physically available for consultation and advisement. Evaluation of this online/on-site course is ongoing and uses computer-administered qualitative questionnaires, a facilitator-moderated focus group, and Likert-type course evaluations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Kean University, Union, NJ, USA. dkozlows@cougar.kean.edu
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kozlowski
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires