Evaluation of Traditional Classroom Teaching Methods versus Course Delivery via the World Wide Web

Comparison of traditional teaching methods and Web-based modules used in a class of 96 graduate nursing students showed that conventional methods were rated significantly higher in terms of content, interaction, participation, and faculty preparation. Technical skills were higher for the Web materia...

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Published in:	The Journal of nursing education Vol. 38; no. 6; p. 272
Main Authors:	Ryan, Marilyn, Carlton, Kay Hodson, Ali, Nagia S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1999
Subjects:	Attitude of Health Personnel Comparative Analysis Conventional Instruction Course Evaluation Curriculum Distance Education Education, Nursing, Graduate - methods Education, Nursing, Graduate - statistics & numerical data Evaluation Studies as Topic Higher Education Indiana Instructional Effectiveness Internet Nursing Education Reproducibility of Results Students, Nursing - psychology Students, Nursing - statistics & numerical data Surveys and Questionnaires Teaching - methods Teaching - statistics & numerical data Universities World Wide Web Indiana
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Summary:	Comparison of traditional teaching methods and Web-based modules used in a class of 96 graduate nursing students showed that conventional methods were rated significantly higher in terms of content, interaction, participation, and faculty preparation. Technical skills were higher for the Web materials. Although there were no significant differences in critical thinking, the Web modules resulted in a high level of critical thinking and analysis. (SK)
Bibliography:	Journal availability: Slack, Inc., 6900 Grove Rd., Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447.
ISSN:	0148-4834
DOI:	10.3928/0148-4834-19990901-08