Computer-based learning objects in healthcare: the student experience

Blake, Holly

Abstract

Web-based computer learning objects, such as Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs), are becoming more commonplace in nursing and medical education. However, evaluation of RLOs specifically has been limited. The aim of the study was to determine how RLOs impact on the student learning experience and to compare the use and evaluation of RLOs by nursing and medical students. An online questionnaire survey was completed by 233 students (163 nursing and 73 medical). RLOs were more commonly used by nursing students than medical students. Students in both disciplines valued RLOs for flexibility of learning, as revision aids, and to supplement classroom-based learning. Nursing and medical students have different learning needs, and developing materials at the right level of learning is important. Barriers to the use of RLOs included lack of IT competence, technical difficulties, and lack of staff awareness of computer-based learning aids.

Citation

Blake, H. (in press). Computer-based learning objects in healthcare: the student experience. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 7(1), https://doi.org/10.2202/1548-923X.1939

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 4, 2010
• Online Publication Date: May 18, 2010
• Deposit Date: Nov 28, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 28, 2016
• Journal: International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
• Electronic ISSN: 1548-923X
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 1
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.2202/1548-923X.1939
• Keywords: technology, e-learning, higher education, students
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/706311
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.2202/1548-923X.1939
• Contract Date: Nov 28, 2016