Friday, March 26, 2004
Online Journal - (Distance Education)
Collaborative Development and Evaluation of an Online Nursing Course
Distance Education May 2003, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 41-56(16)
Alexander J.W.[1]; Polyakova-Norwood V.; Johnston L.W.; Christensen P.; Loquist R.S.
College of Nursing, University of South Carolina-Columbia, USA Distance Education and Instructional Support, University of South Carolina-Columbia, USA School of Nursing, University of South Carolina-Aiken, USA Retired, formerly at Mary Black Sch
Abstract:
Institutions of higher education acknowledge that online learning represents a growing segment of the modern learning environment, and most students have mastered basic computer skills. However, reluctance to engage in online learning remains among both faculty and students. This article presents a case study of three schools of nursing that collaboratively developed and implemented an online undergraduate-nursing course. The article discusses the challenges that were encountered by faculty and students. The faculty used the distance education literature to address these challenges related to technological, institutional, and pedagogical aspects of online learning, as well as the recruitment and retention of online learners. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the course. The paper concludes with suggestions to overcome the challenges of online learning, such that faculty and students receive the inherent rewards.
Relevant because this paper talks about the process of collaborative development of a course in Blackboard and also measures its effectiveness. Hard copy downloaded and printed.
Distance Education May 2003, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 41-56(16)
Alexander J.W.[1]; Polyakova-Norwood V.; Johnston L.W.; Christensen P.; Loquist R.S.
College of Nursing, University of South Carolina-Columbia, USA Distance Education and Instructional Support, University of South Carolina-Columbia, USA School of Nursing, University of South Carolina-Aiken, USA Retired, formerly at Mary Black Sch
Abstract:
Institutions of higher education acknowledge that online learning represents a growing segment of the modern learning environment, and most students have mastered basic computer skills. However, reluctance to engage in online learning remains among both faculty and students. This article presents a case study of three schools of nursing that collaboratively developed and implemented an online undergraduate-nursing course. The article discusses the challenges that were encountered by faculty and students. The faculty used the distance education literature to address these challenges related to technological, institutional, and pedagogical aspects of online learning, as well as the recruitment and retention of online learners. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the course. The paper concludes with suggestions to overcome the challenges of online learning, such that faculty and students receive the inherent rewards.
Relevant because this paper talks about the process of collaborative development of a course in Blackboard and also measures its effectiveness. Hard copy downloaded and printed.
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