Track
Research Proposal / Online Learning
Abstract
This research explores the effect of simulation on graduate nursing student learning in an online distance education program. Simulation research has shown increased student confidence and knowledge after participation in activities that promote critical reasoning skills and approximate real-life situations. Most online courses accomplish this through asynchronous case study forum discussions. Faculty noted decreasing forum participation, and instituted online simulations to apply course concepts and improve critical thinking skills. This panel session showcases various online simulation formats, technical platforms, and presents student reactions and outcome data. Participants will also generate ideas for implementation of simulation activities in their courses.
Session Format
Panel Session
Location
Room 2
Recommended Citation
Gillmor-Kahn, Mickey; Tanner, Tanya; and Andrighetti, Tia, "Simulation in a Graduate Online Learning Environment" (2017). SoTL Commons Conference. 4.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2017/4
Simulation in a Graduate Online Learning Environment
Room 2
This research explores the effect of simulation on graduate nursing student learning in an online distance education program. Simulation research has shown increased student confidence and knowledge after participation in activities that promote critical reasoning skills and approximate real-life situations. Most online courses accomplish this through asynchronous case study forum discussions. Faculty noted decreasing forum participation, and instituted online simulations to apply course concepts and improve critical thinking skills. This panel session showcases various online simulation formats, technical platforms, and presents student reactions and outcome data. Participants will also generate ideas for implementation of simulation activities in their courses.
