Lesson 6: Computer-Based Teaching Strategy

• Computer-Based Teaching Strategies


  Used to communicate information to students and nurses in a time saving way and teach critical thinking and problem solving
• Computer-Based Teaching Strategies

  • Provides simulations of reality
  • Educate from a distance where students can study without going to the school
  • Provides instant feedback
  • Can individualize learning to an extraordinary degree, making it time-efficient and effective
  • Deprives students and teachers of the opportunity to interact and discuss topics face-to-face
• Types of Computer Teaching Strategies

  • Computer-Assisted Instruction
  • Internet
  • Virtual Reality
• Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)

  A self-learning technique, usually offline/online, involving interaction of the student with programmed instructional materials
• Modes of CAI


  • Drill and Practice
  • Tutorials
  • Games
  • Simulations
  • Multimedia Presentation
• Drill and Practice


  • Provides opportunities to students to repeatedly practice the skills that have previously been presented and that further practice is necessary for mastery
• Tutorials

  • Includes both the presentation of information and its extension into different forms of work, including drill and practice, games and simulation
  • Teaches the students a body of knowledge by presenting information and asking questions, giving hints if the student gets stuck
• Games


  • Creates a contest to achieve the highest score and either beat others or beat the computer
• Simulations


  • Can provide an approximation of reality that does not require the expense of real life or its risks
  • Provide students with all details about a particular patient situation and ask them to assess the patient, arrive at diagnoses, plan interventions and evaluate care
• Computer Simulation Format

  1. Description of a patient situation

  2. Student selects which data should be collected

  3. Computer provides feedback about choices

  4. Student uses the correct data to arrive at nursing diagnoses

  5. Computer provides feedback on diagnoses

  6. Student selects appropriate nursing goals

  7. Computer responds to each selection as to why it is or is not correct

  8. Student selects appropriate actions

  9. Computer responds with positive and negative effects of each actions

  10. Student selects evaluation criteria that indicate success of nursing actions

  11. Computer provides feedback on evaluation criteria
• Multimedia Presentation


  Also called hypermedia, its programs may incorporate text, sound tracks, graphics, still photos, animations, video clips, and material from the World Wide Web (www)
• Criteria for Evaluating CAI Software

  • Accuracy
  • Ease of use
  • Design
  • Appearance
  • Feedback
  • Cost-Effectiveness
• Other CAI Applications

  • Instructional management
  • Supplementary exercises
  • Programming and other applications
  • Database development
  • Writing using word processor
• CAI for Patient Education

  There are 3 (three) forces of urgency to the delivery of patient education: Expectation of accreditation organizations, The increase in lawsuits against health care facilities and providers, The rise consumerism in our society
• CAI for Nursing Students and Nursing Staffs

  Programs are available that teach psychomotor skills, dosage computation, care planning, problem solving, critical thinking and content in any medical conditions
• Advantages of CAI

  • Provide one-on-one interaction with a student as well as an instantaneous response to the answers elicited
  • Allow students to proceed at their own pace
  • Computers are particularly useful in subjects that require drill, freeing teacher time for some classroom tasks
• Disadvantages of CAI

  • Computers are costly to purchase, maintain, and update
  • Equipment can malfunction
  • Decreases the amount of human interaction
• Limitations of CAI

  • May feel overwhelmed by the information and resources available
  • Over use of multimedia may divert the attention from the content
  • Learning becomes too mechanical
• Internet


  A mammoth complex of computer connections across continents, connecting many millions of computers
• Internet-Based Teaching Strategies

  • E-mail
  • News Groups
  • World Wide Web
  • World Wide Web Searches
• 1. mail


  An electronic mail, can be used to provide greater collaboration between teachers and students and students and students
• News Groups


  Similar to listeners in that they are discussion groups of people with similar interests
• World Wide Web


  A collection of millions of documents found on web pages that interface to the internet
• World Wide Web Searches


  "Surfing the web" is an appropriate some people take, but it is like aimlessly walking up and down unmarked and unfamiliar supermarket aisles, hopping you are soon find the item you are seeking
• Criteria for Evaluating Quality of WWW Sites

  • Purpose
  • Currency
  • Credibility
  • Content Accuracy
  • Design
• Advantages of the Internet

  • Offers a low-cost means of information and support to a large number of individuals
  • Allows tailored health information to be delivered to each individual according to their health status and concerns
  • Has the potential to remove geographical barriers or physical limitations
  • The emergence of health technology offers numerous opportunities for health education to be delivered in a cost-effective way
• Disadvantages of the Internet

  • An open platform where anyone can publish content, leading to a wide range of information with varying degrees of accuracy and reliability
  • Privacy has become a significant concern due to the massive amount of data being gathered and stored online
  • Excessive use of the internet can lead to a variety of problems, including reduced productivity, impaired social interactions, and negative impacts on physical and mental health
• Virtual Reality


  A computer-based, simulated three-dimensional environment in which the participant interacts with a virtual world
• Advantages of Virtual Reality


  • Provides a highly immersive experience by creating a simulated environment that can engage multiple senses
  • Enhances communication and collaboration
  • Offers a safe and controlled environment for training and education
  • Enables virtual exploration of different locations and landmarks
• Disadvantages of Virtual Reality

  • VR systems can be expensive, including the hardware required for an immersive experience
  • Extended use of VR headsets can cause discomfort and even nausea, known as "simulator sickness", and might negatively affect vision and balance
  • May lead to a decreased sense of community and isolation from the real world
  • VR equipment may not be compatible with all devices and operating systems, limiting who can enjoy VR experiences
• Evaluation of Effectiveness of Computer-Based Teaching Strategies

  • Improved Learning Outcome
  • Personalized and Adaptive Instruction
  • Increased Student Engagement
  • Enhanced Collaboration and Communication
  • Skill Development