Use and development of teaching technologies presented in nursing research

Abstract

Objective: characterizing teaching technologies used or developed in nursing dissertations and theses in Brazil. Methods: adocumentary research that had data collection sourced from directories of theses and dissertations available on the websiteof the Brazilian Nursing Association, from Volumes Nineteen (XIX) (2001) to Twenty-one (XXI) (2013). Results: of 6346studies, 18 (0.28%) used or developed teaching technologies, composed of the following categories: use of conceptualmap; use of games; development of Virtual Learning Environment; development of educational materials; developmentof Distance Education courses; and artifact development. Conclusion: national research on the development and use ofteaching technology in nursing are still insufficient, especially in the North and Northeast. Multiple benefits of the use ofteaching technologies in nursing and learning environments were highlighted, not only for students and professionals, butalso for patients.aprendizagem da enfermagem, tanto com estudantes e profissionais, quanto com os pacientes.

Online course on advanced life support in cardiorespiratory arrest: innovation for continuing education

“…Technological skills related to new forms of content creation and course management contribute to the development of digital construction strategies in nursing education. In the scope of Nursing, the development of technological research aims at the development of necessary competences, in the professional training and performance of nurses (4,17) . It is important to emphasize the importance of investments in new teaching modalities in this approach, such as self-learning, through videos and/or computer modules, as opportunities to train health professionals, with a reduction of cost and necessary resources (6) .…”

“…Virtual learning environments are multimedia spaces on the internet, analogous to the classroom in person. They allow to expand access to education, integrate different virtual media and learning objects, making the educational environment dynamic, multisensory, flexible, closer to the reality of the user (4) .…”

“…In this way, the evolution of technology and the web provide new ways of conducting nursing education and enables new spaces of interaction, communication and teaching and learning conception (4) , in the updating and qualification of nurses in advanced life support in cardiopulmonary arrest in adults.…”

Learning object development for the Anatomy teaching in Nursing

“…The global trend in the use of technologies in education prevails in various parts of the world, signaling the importance of digital resources for research and training, including in Nursing. National research indicates an existing gap regarding the development and use of technologies in Nursing education, especially in the North and Northeast regions (12) .…”

“…It has the potential to provide students with an engaging and stimulating educational experience. However, the effectiveness of the platform depends on the teacher's familiarization with the software (12) .…”