Twitter Chats as an Alternative to Discussion Boards in Graduate Nursing Courses

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Journal of Nursing Education Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI:10.3928/01484834-20240313-01

Maryellen Potts, PhD, Frank Schaller Jr., DNP, APRN, FNP-C

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Abstract

Background:

Health care is increasingly dependent on technology and social media for communication. Nurse educators are tasked with developing a nursing workforce equipped with digital literacy to deliver safe, quality patient care. Twitter (now X) chats are an alternative social engagement opportunity for online nursing education students that can facilitate digital literacy.

Method:

The instructor of an 8-week online nursing education course revised three required discussions as Twitter chats. Written instructions for the Twitter chats were provided, as well as a podcast. Self-report data and Twitter analytics were analyzed.

Results:

Findings identified the benefits of incorporating a social media platform into traditional coursework. Chats helped students view course objectives in a new light and increased understanding of class content.

Conclusion:

Twitter is a social media technology that can help nursing students educationally and professionally. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(X):XXX–XXX.]

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在护理研究生课程中用 Twitter 聊天替代讨论板

背景：医疗保健越来越依赖于技术和社交媒体进行交流。护士教育工作者的任务是培养一支具备数字素养的护理队伍，为患者提供安全、优质的护理服务。Twitter（现在是X）聊天是在线护理教育学生的另一种社交参与机会，可以促进数字素养的提高。方法：一门为期8周的在线护理教育课程的教师将三个必修讨论修改为Twitter聊天。提供了推特聊天的书面说明和播客。结果：研究结果表明了将社交媒体平台融入传统课程的好处。结论：Twitter 是一种社交媒体技术，可以在教育和专业方面帮助护理专业学生。[J Nurs Educ.

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来源期刊

Journal of Nursing Education 医学-护理

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

5.00%

发文量

166

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Nursing Education is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles and new ideas for nurse educators in various types and levels of nursing programs for over 50 years. The Journal enhances the teaching-learning process, promotes curriculum development, and stimulates creative innovation and research in nursing education.