TY - JOUR
T1 - #Learning
T2 - The use of back channel technology in multi-campus nursing education
AU - Yates, Karen
AU - Birks, Melanie
AU - Woods, Cindy
AU - Hitchins, Marnie
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 Elsevier Ltd.
PY - 2015/9/1
Y1 - 2015/9/1
N2 - This paper reports on the results of a study into the use of microblogging technology (TodaysMeet) in large, multi-site lectures in a nursing program. The aim of this study was to investigate students' use of the technology and their perceptions of its value in stimulating engagement in a complex learning environment. The study demonstrated that students like the anonymity that the technology provided, allowing them to ask questions without fear of appearing less competent than their peers. Many of the respondents commented positively on the opportunity to engage with students and the lecturer at other campuses. While some students appreciated the opportunity to interact and have feedback from peers, others saw this as a negative aspect of the technology. This study suggests that, used appropriately, microblogging can be incorporated into large lectures to promote student participation and engagement and ultimately enhance the learning process.
AB - This paper reports on the results of a study into the use of microblogging technology (TodaysMeet) in large, multi-site lectures in a nursing program. The aim of this study was to investigate students' use of the technology and their perceptions of its value in stimulating engagement in a complex learning environment. The study demonstrated that students like the anonymity that the technology provided, allowing them to ask questions without fear of appearing less competent than their peers. Many of the respondents commented positively on the opportunity to engage with students and the lecturer at other campuses. While some students appreciated the opportunity to interact and have feedback from peers, others saw this as a negative aspect of the technology. This study suggests that, used appropriately, microblogging can be incorporated into large lectures to promote student participation and engagement and ultimately enhance the learning process.
KW - Back channel communication
KW - Microblogging
KW - Nursing education
KW - Technology in education
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84940787033&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.nedt.2015.06.013
DO - 10.1016/j.nedt.2015.06.013
M3 - Other Journal Article
C2 - 26159816
AN - SCOPUS:84940787033
SN - 0260-6917
VL - 35
SP - 65
EP - 69
JO - Nurse Education Today
JF - Nurse Education Today
IS - 9
ER -