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• Social Media


  Useful for networking, education, support
• Social Media


  • Blogs
  • Wikis
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
• Blogs, wikis


  • Consumers may turn to these for health-related information, experiences, commentary on other media
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube


  • Used for health education, conversations, and support
• Webcasts


  Live broadcasts over the Internet that can share audio and/or video with participants in multiple locations at once
• Webcasts


  • Growing in popularity as a training device for sharing lectures and demonstrations
• Webinars


  Web-based conferencing that allows for interaction
• 1. Mail/Texting


  Advantages: Easy to use, Efficient, Widely used and accepted, Can be used any time, day or night, Low cost, World-wide access, Ability to compose thoughts and questions, Provides a written record

  Disadvantages: Messages lack context, Not all information is appropriate, Takes time to complete an interaction, Time limitation, Legal issues related to the written record created, Privacy and security cannot be assured, Text messages often involve a charge, Text messages may fall outside HIPAA compliance
• Electronic Discussion Groups


  Broad category covering many formats of online discussion, Uses: Means of networking, Vehicle for information exchange, Can be used to provide online support

  Advantages: Easy to use, Low cost, Available 24/7, Anonymity

  Disadvantages: Few checks for accuracy, Can be time-consuming, May result in e-mail overload
• Mailing Lists


  One of most popular ways to set up electronic discussion group, Uses: Teach large groups at once, Learning resource, Collaborative learning, Learning from experience of others, Providing service to a specific group

  Advantages: No need/pressure to contribute, No cost beyond Internet access, No obligation to continue use, Anonymity

  Disadvantages: High volume of messages, Usually no professional facilitator present, Possible inaccurate information, Possible group dynamics issues
• Other Online Discussions


  Online forums, message boards, bulletin boards, Many are anonymous, Most require registration, Allow users to post to discussion board rather than e-mail
• Online Chats


  Provide a mechanism for information exchange between multiple people in many locations at once, May be scheduled or ongoing

  Advantages: Allow for real-time discussion, Widely accessible, Useful for the homebound or isolated

  Disadvantages: Moves very quickly, May be difficult to follow, May lose focus from discussion topic, Requires everyone to be on at the same time, Not ideal for those with certain disabilities or low literacy
• Digital Divide


  • Fifteen percent of American adults do not use the Internet, Influenced by age, income, education level, and ability, May not be used because of relevance, ease of use, expense, or physical access issues, Those at risk are those older than 65, household income under $30k, did not complete high school, those with disabilities, households without children
• Digital Inclusion with Disabilities

  • Less likely to have a computer and Internet access, May have difficulty using hardware and software, Considerations: Web page design, Software selection, Adaptive devices
• Technology for Professional Development in Nursing

  • Degree programs for distance learners at all levels are increasingly available, Continued education programs are widely available in a variety of formats, Staff development and training via technology is increasing
• Distance Education


  Teacher and learner are separated, Available at online/traditional institutions, Includes online courses, correspondence courses, independent study, videoconferencing, Can be very effective, Students with professional experiences have significant learning gains
• Distance Education Principles


  • High-quality curriculum and instruction
  • Online program aligns with institution's role and mission
  • Faculty support
  • Learning resources
  • Students and student services
  • Commitment to support faculty and students
  • Evaluation and assessment of students and program as a whole
• There is a growing body of research on the use of technology in patient and professional education
• Computer and Internet technology have become integral to daily life in the U.S. and other parts of the world
• Research focuses on how technology is used, the obstacles presented, and learning outcomes