Using online learning in a traditional face-to-face environment.

Full 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.

Author information

Author/s: Kozlowski, Dawn (D);

Affiliation: Department of Nursing, Kean University, Union, NJ, USA. dkozlows(-atsign-)cougar.kean.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Computers in nursing (Comput Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2002 Jan-Feb; vol 20 (issue 1) : pp 23-30

Dates: Created 2002/02/12; Completed 2002/03/08; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 11838385, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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