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The development and evaluation of the use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard 5) to support the learning of pre-qualifying nursing students undertaking a human anatomy and physiology module

The development and evaluation of the use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard 5) to support the learning of pre-qualifying nursing students undertaking a human anatomy and physiology module
The development and evaluation of the use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard 5) to support the learning of pre-qualifying nursing students undertaking a human anatomy and physiology module
Students commence nurse education with varying levels of understanding of human anatomy and physiology due to a wide range of previous exposure to the topic. All students, however, are required to attain a broad knowledge of this topic prior to qualification.
This paper describes the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Blackboard 5, and the associated development of appropriate resources aimed at supporting nursing students undertaking a human anatomy and physiology module at Higher Education Level 1. The VLE was used as part of a blended learning approach.
The results suggested that the majority of students utilised the VLE throughout the academic year. Opportunities for independent and self-directed learning were available in that students chose when and where to learn. Students generally commented favourably on ease of use and type of resources available. Frequency of use of the VLE, however, did not correlate strongly with the final examination mark achieved.
Overall the VLE and the associated available resources appeared useful in supporting student learning and has been adopted for use in subsequent years.
educational technology, virtual learning environments, human anatomy and physiology, nurse education.
0260-6917
388-395
Green, S.
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Weaver, M.
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Voegeli, D.
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Fitzsimmons, D.
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Knowles, J.
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Harrison, M.
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Voegeli, D.
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Green, S., Weaver, M., Voegeli, D., Fitzsimmons, D., Knowles, J., Harrison, M. and Shephard, K. (2006) The development and evaluation of the use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard 5) to support the learning of pre-qualifying nursing students undertaking a human anatomy and physiology module. Nurse Education Today, 26 (5), 388-395. (doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2005.11.008).

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Students commence nurse education with varying levels of understanding of human anatomy and physiology due to a wide range of previous exposure to the topic. All students, however, are required to attain a broad knowledge of this topic prior to qualification.
This paper describes the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Blackboard 5, and the associated development of appropriate resources aimed at supporting nursing students undertaking a human anatomy and physiology module at Higher Education Level 1. The VLE was used as part of a blended learning approach.
The results suggested that the majority of students utilised the VLE throughout the academic year. Opportunities for independent and self-directed learning were available in that students chose when and where to learn. Students generally commented favourably on ease of use and type of resources available. Frequency of use of the VLE, however, did not correlate strongly with the final examination mark achieved.
Overall the VLE and the associated available resources appeared useful in supporting student learning and has been adopted for use in subsequent years.

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Published date: 2006
Keywords: educational technology, virtual learning environments, human anatomy and physiology, nurse education.

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Local EPrints ID: 42208
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/42208
ISSN: 0260-6917
PURE UUID: e175bbea-bbc7-4bf6-91f3-cf027dcda1e6
ORCID for S. Green: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-1760-3679
ORCID for D. Voegeli: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-3457-7177

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Date deposited: 23 Nov 2006
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 08:46

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Author: S. Green ORCID iD
Author: M. Weaver
Author: D. Voegeli ORCID iD
Author: D. Fitzsimmons
Author: J. Knowles
Author: M. Harrison
Author: K. Shephard

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