2010
DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20100217-03
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Early Student Outcomes Associated with a Virtual Community for Learning

Abstract: Virtual communities represent a new and innovative approach to learning within nursing education. Because this is an emerging trend, little is known about the use of virtual communities and the impact on students and their learning. This article reports the results of a study designed to assess the initial perceived benefits of using a virtual community known as The Neighborhood in a single undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program during the first few years following development. Results showed greater bene… Show more

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“…Although there were mixed results about the effectiveness of the virtual community the overall results were encouraging (Giddens, Fogg, & Carlson-Sabelli, 2010;Giddens, Shuster, & Roehrig, 2010).…”
Section: A C C E P T E D Accepted Manuscriptmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…Although there were mixed results about the effectiveness of the virtual community the overall results were encouraging (Giddens, Fogg, & Carlson-Sabelli, 2010;Giddens, Shuster, & Roehrig, 2010).…”
Section: A C C E P T E D Accepted Manuscriptmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…Evaluation of The Neighborhood and Stilwell shows that students find it a realistic environment (Giddens et al 2010a;Giddens Shuster and Roehrig 2010b;Walsh & Crumbie, 2011). Students are unable to be exposed to high risk, violent or emotionally charged situations as part of their education for reasons of safety and/or opportunity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Key themes to emerge include the realism of the content, effectiveness in preparing students for challenging situations and the ability of the VCs to portray alternative perspectives (Giddens et al, 2010a;Giddens, Shuster, & Roehrig, 2010b;Walsh & Crumbie, 2011). The fusion of narrative pedagogy and simulation within the VC concept have been demonstrated as feasible with promising evaluations.…”
Section: Interprofessional Learning and Virtual Communities 45mentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Assim, mesmo sendo a modalidade EAD incipiente no ensino de enfermagem no Brasil, há relatos de franca expansão de ações em outros países os quais procuram atingir todos os segmentos do ensino com diferentes recursos tecnológicos (17)(18)(19)(20). Nesses países são utilizados TED no ensino presencial e atividades na modalidade EAD, com diferentes orientações pedagógicas.…”
Section: Discussão E Conclusãounclassified