THE ROLE OF
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING EDUCATION
Simin Mehdipour*,
Afsar Foroud. Islamic
Azad
University
,
College
of
Nursing
& Midwifery,
Kerman
, 7635168115,
Iran
Technology
use in the education process has, in many ways, kept pace with the
exponential growth in its use across all facets of life in the
United States
, indeed, in much of the world. Contemporary students view and drive
meaning in a style that is vastly different from the teaching
traditionally used in higher education. Education, notably nursing
education, has responded by teaching technological skills and integrating
technology into teaching strategies. Wonderful development of knowledge
and using technology and internet are critical in nursing education.
Investigations found that, in general, computer-based simulations
positively affect skill and knowledge acquisition in healthcare education
and students in nursing and other health-related fields bring to the
teaching-learning venture various levels of experience and skill with
technology-enhanced learning. The impact of internet on nursing education
has been profound. Development of the Internet as a source of education
opportunities has huge potential for nurses throughout the world,
particularly those who do not have ready access to educational
institutions and specialized expertise. The classroom learning education
paradigm for nursing students has shifted from teacher focused to student
focused, with technology adding a whole new dimension to the process and
students in general are attracted to learning via technology. Technology
has undeniably changed nursing education and it will doubtless continue to
do so. Whether the changes are positive or negative will depend much on
nursing educators. Changes in the healthcare delivery system required
revisions in the nursing curriculum to prepare nurses who are
"knowledge workers-able to manage information and high technology on
the one hand and complicated clinical judgments on the other."
Society and nursing education have been changed by Internet access. It is
a change that will likely be permanent as the potential of technology
increases.
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