Mobile learning in nursing "m-learning"<p>Hemşirelikte mobil öğrenme “m-öğrenme”

Abstract

Along with the change in information and communication technology, learning methods are also changing. One of the new and fastest growing learning models is m-learning. The mlearning is often defined as a learning environment in which students and instructors can access learning system over wireless network at anytime, anywhere using mobile devices. According to Koole's definition, mlearning; "Is a process of interaction of mobile technologies, learning capacities, and social aspects of the learners". Use of m-learning in nursing education is increasing day by day. It's known that these technologies are used in nursing education in many countries, although there is no clear information about the number of schools that use mobile devices in nursing education. M-learning in nursing education; supports learning, provides up-to-date accurate information and has important information potential such as patient safety, support for evidence based practice, development of decision-support systems.

Mobile learning in dentistry: usage habits, attitudes and perceptions of undergraduate students

“…With a general ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) policy in higher education, m-learning activities are reliant upon usage of technology equipment owned by the students (Hwang, Lai & Wang, 2015; Song, 2014). In particular, knowing what kind of tools and usage habits students have, and then designing educational activities accordingly can go some way to the provision of equal opportunities in education (Şahin & Başak, 2017). Last but not least, the perspectives of students towards educational activities with such technologies can significantly affect their attitudes towards learning (Yağcı, 2017).…”

Active learning methods used in nursing education

“…According to the literature, mobile devices and applications should also be used in nursing education (Briz-Ponce, Juanes-Méndez, García-Peñalvo, & Pereira, 2016; Lee et al, 2016;O'Connor & Andrews, 2018;Sahin & Basak, 2017). Mobile learning ensures the use of up-to-date and accurate information, ensures patient safety, supports evidence-based practices (Sahin & Basak, 2017), and enhances learning motivation, knowledge level and working performance (Li, Lee, Wong, Yau, & Wong, 2018). Turac et al (2017), in the context of Turkey, reported that the use of social media tools such as WhatsApp together with mastery learning model is useful (Turac, Calıskan, & Gulnar, 2017).…”

The Attitude of Nursing Students Towards Mobile Learning

“…The use of mobile devices in health education is increasing (Klímová, 2018). Mobile devices allow students to access easily to evidence-based studies, guidelines, drug guidelines, e-books, and applications which develop their clinical practice and experience, increase students' knowledge and skill levels and improve learning outcomes (Klímová, 2018;Li et al, 2018;Şahin & Başak, 2017). In the meta-analysis conducted by Kim and Park (2019), it was concluded that smartphone-based mobile learning in nursing education was effective in improving students' attitudes towards learning and had a positive effect on knowledge, skills, and confidence in learning.…”

“…Being aware of new trends which can affect nursing education and researching a way to benefit positively from them are very important (Şahin & Başak, 2017). However, the spread of mobile learning environment depends on people's adaption and acceptation of technology (Menzi et al, 2012).…”