Enhancing traditional, televised, and videotaped courses with Web-based technologies: A comparison of student satisfaction

    Authors

    M. L. Sole;M. Lindquist

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Nurs. Outlook

    Keywords

    EDUCATION; DISTANCE; FACULTY; Nursing

    Abstract

    Background: Varied distance learning strategies can be used to deliver nursing courses, including interactive television, videotape, and Web-based approaches. Purposes: (1) To assess student assess student satisfaction with a critical care elective course offered simultaneously via traditional and distance learning formats in which Web-based strategies were added, and (2) to compare satisfaction of students taking the traditional course versus those taking the class via distance technology. Methods: Students (n = 113) who took the course during the spring 1998 and 1999 semesters completed a teacher-constructed evaluation at the end of the semester. Findings: Mean ratings on the evaluation were positive. Ratings of interaction, communication with instructor, and facilitation of learning were higher from students who took the traditional course. Conclusions: The application of Web-based technologies may be one factor for the overall course satisfaction. However, it is important to continue to evaluate strategies that work best for students caking courses via distance technology.

    Journal Title

    Nursing Outlook

    Volume

    49

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2001

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    132

    Last Page

    137

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000169593400008

    ISSN

    0029-6554

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