Internet teaching methods for use in baccalaureate nursing education.
The advent of technology has had a profound influence on nursing education. As an example, use of the Internet is continually gaining importance. The Internet allows students to learn in a classroom, via distance education, or at home. Many nurse educators now adapt traditional content with ease, using alternative teaching methods that integrate Internet technology. In this article, a variety of alternative adaptations are considered. Focused on baccalaureate nursing education, this article presents a limited review and critique of the literature regarding successful use of the Internet.
Chaffin
Amy J
AJ
Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, NV 89557, USA. chaffina@unr.edu
Maddux
Cleborne D
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D016251:CD-ROM; D003200:Computer User Training / Q000379:methods; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003479:Curriculum; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000458:organization & administration; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017145:Models, Educational; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D048108:Nursing Informatics / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D009862:Online Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000458:organization & administration*