Online critical thinking: a case study analysis.
Educating nursing students using Internet technology, in conjunction with case studies, is rewarding for both faculty and the learner The authors describe an Internet journal discussion format used as an adjunct assignment in a senior clinical nursing course. Adapting a traditional teaching strategy such as case studies proved successful online. Results showed students were able to think critically about a clinical situation and recognize the importance of peer communication.
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School of Nursing, San Jose State University, CA 95192-0057, USA. smalloy@email.sjsu.edu
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D002140:California; D003142:Communication; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010379:Peer Group; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013850:Thinking