Integration of Internet-based learning and traditional face-to-face learning in an RN-BSN course in Korea.
This article describes the development of and student satisfaction with a distance learning course using both online and face-to-face methods in an RN-BSN program in Korea. Four steps were used for course development: (1) assessment of students' learning needs and determination of objectives of the course, (2) designing of module/assignment instructions, (3) development of the Internet-based learning platform, and (4) evaluation of course and Internet-based learning platform. Student satisfaction was evaluated by using a 4-point Likert-type questionnaire. Forty-eight (92.3%) questionnaires were returned. Overall satisfaction with this course was high (X = 3.29). Appropriateness of learning methods (X = 3.35) was rated the most satisfactory, followed by appropriateness of content (X = 3.31). Most of the students enjoyed the course and they wanted more nursing courses to be offered through the online and on-site format. On the basis of the findings, additional courses using both online and face-to-face methods for RN-BSN students should be developed and implemented for RN-BSN nursing programs in Korea.
Yom
Young-Hee
YH
Department of Nursing, Hallym University, Chunchon City, Kangwon Province, South Korea. yhyom@hallym.ac.kr
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003200:Computer User Training; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D003479:Curriculum; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007723:Korea; D017145:Models, Educational; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000193:education; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory; D009862:Online Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D010559:Personnel Management; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*