scholarly journals Responsive BScN Programming at Nipissing University: The Continuing Education of Ontario Nurses

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Fitzgerald ◽  
Beverley Beattie ◽  
Lorraine Carter ◽  
Wenda Caswell
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Online Technologies ◽  
Post Secondary Institution ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Face To Face Learning

Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario, is currently the only post- secondary institution in that province to offer a part-time Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BScN) program for Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) through a blended learning model. This program represents a “bridge” from the nurse’s college diploma and offers a curriculum that enables students to continue to practice nursing as they study. Since the program’s inception in 2010, over 500 students have been admitted, attesting to its need. Flexibility, access, partnership, and excellence in teaching and learning comprise the heart of this complex, innovative, and student-centred program. As a blended learning program, it uses synchronous and asynchronous online technologies to deliver theoretical content; these experiences are balanced with face-to-face learning in the clinical setting. Clinical learning is facilitated through partnership agreements with the students’ employers.This paper describes how this RPN to BScN blended learning program has brought Nipissing to a leading edge in continuing education for RPNs. It also demonstrates Nipissing University’s commitment to drive change in the world of professional and adult education. 

scholarly journals An Examination of Interprofessional Team Functioning in a BScN Blended Learning Program: Implications for Accessible Distance-Based Nursing Education Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Mary Carter ◽  
Bev Beattie ◽  
Wenda Caswell ◽  
Scott Fitzgerald ◽  
Behdin Nowrouzi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Interprofessional Team ◽  
Practical Nurse ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Team Functioning ◽  
Learning Professionals

In this study, the perceptions and experiences of an interprofessional team responsible for the development and delivery of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Blended Learning Program at Nipissing University were examined. In this program, RPNs can acquire a BScN through distance-based part-time study, including online courses and clinical practicum. In three years, the program has grown from an initial intake of 60 students to a current enrolment of over 600 students (Fitzgerald, Beattie, Carter, & Caswell, 2014).The success of the program is attributed to three factors: a part-time curriculum that permits students to work as they study; partnerships with hospitals and other clinical facilities to support the nurse-learner’s clinical placements; and the performance of a highfunctioning interprofessional team. This study of teamwork will benefit nursing and adult learning educators as well as e-learning professionals involved in the development and delivery of flexible programs for working nurses.

scholarly journals Implementation of Blended Learning in the Pandemic Period of Arabic Subjects in MTs Negeri 1 Banyumas

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 2081-2087
Author(s):  
Sri Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Offline Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning

Learning Arabic in MTs Negeri 1 Banyumas many encountered various obstacles and obstacles. in the midst of this Covid-19 condition. Using the blended learning model by combining online learning and face-to-face learning (offline) in the Covid-19 pandemic can increase the effectiveness of learning and the learning spirit of learners because in addition to getting online subject matter also still get direct assistance from teachers in the teaching and learning process by paying attention to strict health protocols. This research is qualitative descriptive research because it produces qualitative data. Data collection uses interview, observation and documentation models. Analytical techniques using description techniques with Miles and Huberman's interaction analysis model with flow include data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion withdrawal. The results of the study concluded, the first blended learning planning of Arabic MTs Negeri 1 Banyumas includes preparing a Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) and preparation of facilities and infrastructure supporting blended learning. Blended learning in Arabic subjects in MTs Negeri 1 Banyumas in this pandemic period is carried out with a provision of one day of online learning and one day of offline learning with a maximum capacity of 20 learners per class with a duration of 30 minutes per meeting hour. The learning evaluation system includes self-assessment, UTS or UAS that have been compiled by teachers using googleform and voice notes.

scholarly journals Integrating Technologies in the New Normal: A Study of Blended Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-193
Author(s):  
Rahma Sakina ◽  
Eva Meidi Kulsum ◽  
Aip Syaepul Uyun
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Educational Culture ◽  
Synchronous Learning ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Teaching Learning

The objective of this research is to describe how the teacher integrates technologies in blended learning and to analyze students’ perception and challenges in blended learning. The research was conducted in a private senior high school in Bandung and used a qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected through interview and questionnaire. The findings show that the teacher had already integrated technologies to run the process of teaching and learning in the new normal era as a replacement of a face to face learning due to Covid-19 pandemic. In the blended learning, the teacher integrated the variety of technologies in teaching-learning activities, namely zoom meeting and WhatsApp group chatting for the synchronous learning and she utilized google classroom, screencast o matic screen recorder, viva video editor, YouTube, and Quizizz the synchronous learning. The students perceived  blended learning positively and determined that it is it is one of the effective ways of teaching. The biggest challenge overcome by the teacher is more time needed to learn and adapt to this new situation where they must employ technology in our educational culture. For the students, the stability of internet connection also becomes major obstacle in blended learning. Apart from that, blended learning can be an option applied in the learning process in the current pandemic era.

scholarly journals Blended teaching and learning methods in nursing and midwifery education: A scoping review of the literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-114
Author(s):  
J.P. Ndayisenga ◽  
Y. Babenko-Mould ◽  
Y. Kasine ◽  
A. Nkurunziza ◽  
D. Mukamana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Midwifery Education ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

Background: Blended learning (BL) is defined as the combination of both traditional face-to-face learning and synchronous or asynchronous e-learning approaches. The aim of this scoping review was to explore the literature to obtain a broad understanding of the use of BLin nursing and midwifery education in general, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and in particular Rwanda.Methods: The literature published between 2010 and 2019 were reviewed from six electronic databases using keywords including blended learning, nursing education, midwifery education, higher education, SSA, and Rwanda. Arksey and O'Malley's framework was used in this review.Results: The initial search identified 1,283 records. Eleven articles were selected for this review after the application of predetermined inclusion criteria. Almost all reviewed articles indicated that the integration of BLmethods improved the quality of nursing and midwifery education in general, and in SSAcountries including Rwanda.Conclusions: Initial research in this area highlights that moving from traditional classroom-delivered programs to the BLapproach is feasible and can promote the quality of nursing and midwifery standards of education. This scoping review highlights a paucity of research on BL in nursing and midwifery education, particularly in SSAcountries. Keywords: Blended learning, nursing and midwifery education, SSA, Rwanda

scholarly journals Blended learning for building student-teachers’ capacity to learn and teach science-related interdisciplinary subjects

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeung Chung Lee ◽  
Kwok-chi Lau ◽  
Valerie Wing Yan Yip
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science Teacher Education ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Education Faculty ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report the design and evaluation of an inter-university collaborative project entitled “Blended learning for building student-teachers’ capacity to learn and teach science-related interdisciplinary subjects.” The project is a response of the science education faculty of three Hong Kong tertiary institutes to the challenge of catering to the diversity of academic backgrounds among student-teachers. Design/methodology/approach E-learning modules have been produced covering four content domains of science. These modules are designed based on the 5E learning model and are delivered to students using the learning management system provided by Moodle. The design of the modules is iterative, based on the evaluation of three consecutive rounds of trials through student surveys, and focus group interviews with students and course lecturers. Findings The evaluation findings indicate positive outcomes for certain attributes such as conceptual understanding, eagerness and confidence in learning science, and metacognitive reflection on students’ own learning. There are challenges to be met in relation to instructional design to cater for the diversity of student abilities, and enhance motivation in self-directed learning. Practical implications The project indicates the ways to develop students’ basic science knowledge in a mixed-ability setting through the design of self-directed e-learning modules blended with their major courses and possible measures to address the limitations of such design. Originality/value The study represents a conscious effort for the science teacher education faculty of different universities to pull together to tackle a perennial teaching and learning problem. The findings provide important insights into possible ways to blend e-learning with face-to-face learning approaches to better cater to the needs of science learners with mixed abilities to prepare them for interdisciplinary teaching.

scholarly journals E-learning and Blended Learning in Orthodontic Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 188-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avinash Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Face ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Manual Skills ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Better Than

The purpose of this article is to evaluate how effective and efficient e-learning and blended learning is when compared with traditional face-to-face learning in orthodontic education. This article also provides a comparison between face-to-face learning, e-learning, and blended learning. An open PubMed literature search was done from 1980 to 2015, and a total of 23 relevant key articles were reviewed. Information emerging from studies in orthodontic education has indicated that e-learning classes are at least as good as and/or better than face-to-face classroom learning. Till date, only one study stated that the face-to-face conventional learning is better than e-learning. Two studies stated that blended approach using both traditional face-to-face learning and e-learning is the best method. In one study, the advantages of e-learning observed in the theoretical fields of orthodontics were not achieved in learning practical procedures for manual skills. Few studies found improvements in the efficiency of learning with e-learning program. Studies performed through questionnaires showed that student’s attitude and acceptance toward the use of e-learning was positive and favorable; however, blended learning was always rated high. Future research should be based on experiences of both faculty and student on a large scale for implementation of e-learning and blended learning in academic institutions. There is also need to provide professional development for faculty who will be teaching both in the physical and virtual environments.

Blended Learning and Distance Education

2017 ◽  
pp. 45-57
Author(s):  
Amir Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Popular Method ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Technologies ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Traditional Print

The emergence of online technologies generated the belief that traditional print-and-post distance education would be transformed. The need for a compromise between the conventional face-to-face workshop sessions and online learning led to a new approach to teaching and learning called blended learning. Blended learning has become a popular method for the delivery of distance education, however, it has not always delivered on its promised potential. This chapter investigates various enablers and barriers of blended learning and highlights their significance.

Blended Learning at Ajman University of Science and Technology

2014 ◽  
pp. 218-242
Author(s):  
Ahmed Ankit ◽  
Mirna Nachouki ◽  
Mahmoud Abou Naaj
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Instructor Satisfaction

Over the past few years, there has been a rapid increase in the development of technology-based learning and teaching. Professors have become more pragmatic in their approach to technology-based media by using it to supplement or to replace traditional face-to-face teaching. Blended learning, which combines both electronic and face-to-face interaction, has gained more ground as midway between distance and face-to-face teaching approaches. Thus, opportunities for both educators and learners have been created. The teaching and learning approach adopted at Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) combines an equal balance of traditional face-to-face and videoconference learning, complemented with the use of a learning management system (Moodle). Student and instructor satisfaction is considered the most important factor in measuring the quality of blended learning. The purpose of this chapter is, therefore, to examine student and instructor satisfaction of blended learning at AUST. The chapter demonstrates that the majority of students and instructors hold positive views but are still attached to the traditional face-to-face learning and teaching. They also show that the level of satisfaction may depend on individual experience as well as on the major studied/taught.

scholarly journals Estimating Students’ Satisfaction with Web Based Learning System in Blended Learning Environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanja Bauk ◽  
Snežana Šćepanović ◽  
Michael Kopp
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Kano Model ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Students Satisfaction

Blended learning became the most popular educational model that universities apply for teaching and learning. This model combines online and face-to-face learning environments, in order to enhance learning with implementation of new web technologies and tools in learning process. In this paper principles of DeLone and Mclean success model for information system are applied to Kano two-dimensional model, for categorizing quality attributes related to satisfaction of students with web based learning system used in blended learning model. Survey results are obtained among the students at “Mediterranean” University in Montenegro. The (dys)functional dimensions of Kano model, including Kano basic matrix for assessment of the degree of students’ satisfaction level, have been considered in some more detail through corresponding numerical, graphical, and statistical analysis.

scholarly journals Student Readiness in Learning Arabic Language based on Blended Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norasyikin Osman ◽  
Mohd Isa Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Student Readiness ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Readiness To Adopt ◽  
Strongly Agree

Learning with technology or e-learning has been taking place in all areas of education including in learning and teaching of Arabic language. Despite the widespread use of e-learning for Arabic language, in line with the current technological advancements, the role of face-to-face classroom interactions must not be neglected. Face-to-face learning and e-learning have their own strengths.  Hence, a combination of both elements in teaching and learning as afforded by blended learning may be an excellent choice. This study seeks to identify student readiness in learning Arabic language based on blended learning approach among students at university level.  The research took place at University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia involving 248 students.  The students were asked to answer the distributed questionnaires.  The questionnaires used 1-5 points Likert scale which are strongly not agree, not agree, not sure, agree and strongly agree. The need analysis encompassed the presence of facilities supporting blended learning, the internet and e-learning literacy among students and their readiness to adopt blended learning. The findings highlight the important roles played by both the students and the institution in providing facilities needed to support blended learning. The findings also reported that the existing facilities are in a state of readiness for the implementation of blended learning. The institution provides wireless connection throughout the campus while 96% of the students own a laptop. In addition, students are also discovered to be internet-savvy besides displaying readiness to adopt blended learning. Further studies are recommended in exploring how to design and develop successful blended learning in teaching and learning Arabic language.

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