Developing Online Courses in Nursing Education, Fourth Edition

Addresses importance of new technology and changing structures of online learning This authoritative text shows nurse educators and students how to teach in the online environment, using best practices and the latest technology. The fourth edition discusses the importance of lifelong learning and the relationship to flexible online learning environments, which are changing the dynamics of education. This valuable resource provides updated strategies for organizing and disseminating course content and examines such topics as massive open online courses (MOOCs), certificates, badges, and stackable degrees. The fourth edition also provides the latest evidence-based research examining student–teacher interactions, course management, web-based resources, and best practices. Chapters include real-world examples and applications of these concepts. New to the Fourth Edition: Delivers four new chapters on the changing role of the nurse educator, changing faculty roles, designing flexible learning environments, and using technology to meet the needs of students Addresses the interaction between nurse educators and instructional designers Provides enhanced understanding of design, design strategies, and technology Includes updated best practices for pedagogy, interaction, reconceptualizing course content, student assessment, course evaluation, and more Underscores the importance of lifelong learning and flexible, creative learning environments Key Features: Demonstrates foundational concepts for using technology to teach online Delineates pathways for using online modalities to engineer learning Delivers theories and frameworks guiding the development and use of a flexible environment Identifies guiding structures for maximizing learning in online environments Defines the distinct role of the online educator Promotes best use of technology according to the needs of the learner Includes abundant examples and reflective questions Supplemental instructor’s manual included Cover Title Copyright Page Contents Contributors Preface Share: Developing Online Courses in Nursing Education Chapter 1: Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Online Environments Introduction Definition of Terms Historical Perspective of Teaching with Technology What Is an Online Course? Why Take a Course Online? Who Is Learning Online? Where Are Learners Learning? Who Is Teaching Online? How Do Students Learn? Summary References Chapter 2: The Impact of New Directions on Teaching and Learning Introduction Enrollment in Institutions of Higher Education Financial Impact Technology Focus on Career Development The First Wave: The Expansion of High-school Education The Second Wave: The Growth of Associate Degree Programs The Third Wave: Lifelong Learning Preparing Students for Work Alternatives to Validate Learning The Impact of Technology Summary References Chapter 3: Reflections on Pedagogy in Online Instruction Introduction The Adult Learner Constructivism Behavioral Theory Social Interaction Problem-based Learning Summary References Chapter 4: Flexible Learning Environments Introduction TPACK Framework Description of Intersections TPACK Constructs TPACK Example Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning Cognitive Processes Associated With Multimedia Learning Assumptions Associated With CTML Multimedia Design in Practice Universal Design for Learning The Variable Learner UDL Principles Principle: Provide Multiple Means of Engagement Principle: Provide Multiple Means of Representation Principle: Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression UDL In Practice Summary References TPACK References Chapter 5: Guiding Structures for New Learning Environments Introduction Guiding Principles for Communicating Online Importance of Interaction Instructor-to-student Interactions Student-to-content Interactions Student-to-student Interactions Group Collaboration Synchronous Communication Building Community Active Learning Generations and Learning Styles Adaptive Learning Mobile Learning Technology Massive Open Online Courses Microcredentialing and Certificates Summary References Chapter 6: Reconceptualizing the Online Learning Environment Introduction Reconceptualizing a Program Reconceptualizing a Course Summary Chapter 7: Practical Applications in Academic Online Learning Environments Introduction Organizing the Delivery and Content Delivery Formats Classroom-based Sessions Online Delivery Web Conferencing Scheduling of Delivery Formats Maximizing the Schedule Clarifying the Blended Format for Students Connecting Learning Activities Across Delivery Formats Advantages and Disadvantages of Blended Learning Faculty and Course Evaluations in a Blended Course Summary References Chapter 8: Practical Applications in Professional Online Learning Environments Introduction Background Learners Educators Environments/Settings Learning Theory Considerations Managing Learning in NPD Incorporating Online Strategies in Professional Settings Competency Management Preceptor Preparation Orientation Continuing Education Mandatory Training Collaboration Decision Points for Use of Online Learning Strategies in NPD Facilitators and Barriers to Use of Online Learning in NPD Measurement of Outcomes Research Opportunities Future Summary References Chapter 9: Theoretical Applications of Continuing Education Introduction Distance-based CE CE And Quality Education Improving Quality Of CE Summary References Chapter 10: Technical Considerations to Support Learning Environments Introduction Using Technology in Online Learning Web Conferencing Instant Messaging Discussion Boards Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 Audio and Video Media Creation and Presentation of Content Learning Object Repository Virtual Reality Artificial Intelligence Management Systems Student Requirements Instructor Requirements Leadership Requirements Summary References Chapter 11: Course Management Methods Introduction Faculty Role Planning and Organizing Collaboration Developing Discussion Questions Direction and Leadership Sequence and Pace Feedback Netiquette Special Considerations Key Points of Americans with Disabilities Act Faculty Development The Successful Distance Student Summary References Chapter 12: Assessment and Evaluation of Online Learning Introduction Assessment, Evaluation, and Pedagogy Model for Assessing and Evaluating Online Teaching and Learning Student Initial Assessment Continuous Feedback Completing a Student Assessment Precourse Evaluation Formative Evaluation Resources Summary References Chapter 13: The Changing Role of the Nurse Educator Introduction The Future Learning Environment The Technology The Role of the Faculty Educator The Expectations of the Future Faculty Educator Summary References Index

Addresses importance of new technology and changing structures of online learning

This authoritative text shows nurse educators and students how to teach in the online environment, using best practices and the latest technology. The fourth edition discusses the importance of lifelong learning and the relationship to flexible online learning environments, which are changing the dynamics of education. This valuable resource provides updated strategies for organizing and disseminating course content and examines such topics as massive open online courses (MOOCs), certificates, badges, and stackable degrees.

The fourth edition also provides the latest evidence-based research examining student–teacher interactions, course management, web-based resources, and best practices. Chapters include real-world examples and applications of these concepts.

New to the Fourth Edition:

• Delivers four new chapters on the changing role of the nurse educator, changing faculty roles, designing flexible learning environments, and using technology to meet the needs of students
• Addresses the interaction between nurse educators and instructional designers
• Provides enhanced understanding of design, design strategies, and technology
• Includes updated best practices for pedagogy, interaction, reconceptualizing course content, student assessment, course evaluation, and more
• Underscores the importance of lifelong learning and flexible, creative learning environments

Key Features:

• Demonstrates foundational concepts for using technology to teach online
• Delineates pathways for using online modalities to engineer learning
• Delivers theories and frameworks guiding the development and use of a flexible environment
• Identifies guiding structures for maximizing learning in online environments
• Defines the distinct role of the online educator
• Promotes best use of technology according to the needs of the learner
• Includes abundant examples and reflective questions
• Supplemental instructor’s manual included

Addresses importance of new technology and changing structures of online learning This authoritative text shows nurse educators and students how to teach in the online environment, using best practices and the latest technology. The fourth edition discusses the importance of lifelong learning and the relationship to flexible online learning environments, which are changing the dynamics of education. This valuable resource provides updated strategies for organizing and disseminating course content and examines such topics as MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses), certificates, badges, and stackable degrees. The fourth edition also provides the latest evidence-based research examining student-teacher interactions, course management, web-based resources, and best practices. Chapters include real world examples and applications of these concepts.--Provided by publisher