Running head: E-LEARNING CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY PROPOSAL
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E-Learning Curriculum Technology Proposal
Western Governors University
College of Health Professions
,E-LEARNING CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY PROPOSAL 2
Executive Summary
As technology in the medical field advances, so must the integration of innovative
technology in undergraduate nursing education curriculum. The benefit of technology in the
medical field, and specifically in the future of nursing education, is multifaceted. Introducing
forms of e-learning technology into the nursing education curriculum could change the
effectiveness of course content, and how it is delivered to students. This proposed introduction
of e-learning has numerous advantages, for example: user friendly access, flexibility of
scheduling, an abundance of available resources, increased learner success rates, autonomy
expansion, development of critical thinking, and improved learner outcomes. E-learning
technology in nursing education has power to transform the future of nursing by providing a
more proficient way to teach and personalizing learning experiences for nursing students.
Research shows undergraduate nursing students and institutions are finding great value in
e-learning opportunities. A curricular appraisal was performed to determine the distinctions in
the existing practice and current evidence-based best practices. An analysis was done of
stakeholders and evaluation of existing and past learning activities. Findings suggest that the
inclusion of an innovative technology change, namely, the Lippincott Solution platform, to the
curriculum will be beneficial to student achievement and institution success rates.
Stakeholder alignment with implementing Lippincott Solution technology platform was
made with future students’ interest as a primary focus. E-learning technology modalities can
provide the learner with the best possible support through streamlined, standardized and
evidence-based best practices. This format is designed to cultivate student success by
developing a high-level of thinking and sharpen clinical skills. Competency and proficiency in
these skills will translate theory into functional clinical practice.
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Literature Review
Credible Sources
(Refer to Appendix A: Table 1. Literature Review Summary Table.)
Summary of Sources
As technology in the medical field increases, so must the integration of technology in
nursing education and curriculum. The benefit of technology in the future of nursing education
is multifaceted. Incorporating technology into nursing education programs offers a more
application-based learning and the integration of visual imagery, exceeding conventional
teaching. Technology advancements in nursing education also provides valuable solutions to
faculty shortages, limited laboratory spaces, and scarcity of clinical placements with alternate
clinical experiences. (Foronda, Alfes, Dev, Kleinheksel, Nelson, OʼDonnell, & Samosky, 2017).
According to Raoufi, Manoochehri, Zarifsanaiey, & Nikravanmofrad (2020), technology
has transformed traditional approaches to teaching/learning and nursing education is no
exception to the rule of the positive effects of e-learning. There are countless benefits of using
technology methods, some of which include: easy access to updated material, widespread
distribution of information, a personalized learning experience, scheduling flexibility, and overall
cost effectiveness. The authors determined e-learning model principles used were
understandable and simple to use in nursing education.
Voutilainen, Saaranen, & Sormunen (2017) used a systematic review and meta-analysis to
assess the effectiveness of e-learning on learning outcomes in nursing education, including the
access of quality studies where conventional and e-learning methods were compared. The
authors determined that on average with the e-learning methods, students performed five points
higher in comparison to conventional teaching methods, on a 0-100 grading system.
, E-LEARNING CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY PROPOSAL 4
Incorporating e-learning models can elevate the learners’ understanding, overall achievement,
and thus increasing the effectiveness of the nursing education program.
Increasing the nursing education technology will facilitate educators’ efforts by providing
access to lesson plans, ability to update course material, and instant communication with
students. Essentially, in this e-learning environment, teaching and learning can happen
anywhere, at any time. Studies reflect nursing students highly valued and perceived substantial
knowledge toward e-learning. (Elbasuony, Gangadharan, Janula, Shylaja, & Gaber, 2018).
Simulation based learning (SBL) models are becoming more and more popular in higher
educations. It is important to analyze how well students might perceive and adjust to new
changes in curriculum. On a whole, Lemay, Morin, Bazelais, & Doleck (2018), found students
appreciate the opportunities for teamwork, observation and practicing critical thinking skills.
Students perceived SBLs to be useful. SBLs provide realistic scenario learning for students by
performing and observing. SBL models can be useful to increase learner understanding of
complex concepts and practice clinical skills in a safe environment. E-learning and SBLs can
reinforce the learners’ critical thinking and allow them opportunities to practice skills needed in
future nursing practice.
Knowledge Gaps
Incorporating e-learning technology into the nursing curriculum will provide many
benefits to educators and learners, however, in the process of evolving the new curriculum
changes, both educators and learners may experience knowledge gaps. Educators and students
will be required to learn, adjust and adapt to the information gaps, knowledge gaps, skill gaps
and practice gaps that accompany new technological advances. Increasing and tailoring e-
learning into the nursing curriculum will be a time-consuming process that will require
1
E-Learning Curriculum Technology Proposal
Western Governors University
College of Health Professions
,E-LEARNING CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY PROPOSAL 2
Executive Summary
As technology in the medical field advances, so must the integration of innovative
technology in undergraduate nursing education curriculum. The benefit of technology in the
medical field, and specifically in the future of nursing education, is multifaceted. Introducing
forms of e-learning technology into the nursing education curriculum could change the
effectiveness of course content, and how it is delivered to students. This proposed introduction
of e-learning has numerous advantages, for example: user friendly access, flexibility of
scheduling, an abundance of available resources, increased learner success rates, autonomy
expansion, development of critical thinking, and improved learner outcomes. E-learning
technology in nursing education has power to transform the future of nursing by providing a
more proficient way to teach and personalizing learning experiences for nursing students.
Research shows undergraduate nursing students and institutions are finding great value in
e-learning opportunities. A curricular appraisal was performed to determine the distinctions in
the existing practice and current evidence-based best practices. An analysis was done of
stakeholders and evaluation of existing and past learning activities. Findings suggest that the
inclusion of an innovative technology change, namely, the Lippincott Solution platform, to the
curriculum will be beneficial to student achievement and institution success rates.
Stakeholder alignment with implementing Lippincott Solution technology platform was
made with future students’ interest as a primary focus. E-learning technology modalities can
provide the learner with the best possible support through streamlined, standardized and
evidence-based best practices. This format is designed to cultivate student success by
developing a high-level of thinking and sharpen clinical skills. Competency and proficiency in
these skills will translate theory into functional clinical practice.
,E-LEARNING CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY PROPOSAL 3
Literature Review
Credible Sources
(Refer to Appendix A: Table 1. Literature Review Summary Table.)
Summary of Sources
As technology in the medical field increases, so must the integration of technology in
nursing education and curriculum. The benefit of technology in the future of nursing education
is multifaceted. Incorporating technology into nursing education programs offers a more
application-based learning and the integration of visual imagery, exceeding conventional
teaching. Technology advancements in nursing education also provides valuable solutions to
faculty shortages, limited laboratory spaces, and scarcity of clinical placements with alternate
clinical experiences. (Foronda, Alfes, Dev, Kleinheksel, Nelson, OʼDonnell, & Samosky, 2017).
According to Raoufi, Manoochehri, Zarifsanaiey, & Nikravanmofrad (2020), technology
has transformed traditional approaches to teaching/learning and nursing education is no
exception to the rule of the positive effects of e-learning. There are countless benefits of using
technology methods, some of which include: easy access to updated material, widespread
distribution of information, a personalized learning experience, scheduling flexibility, and overall
cost effectiveness. The authors determined e-learning model principles used were
understandable and simple to use in nursing education.
Voutilainen, Saaranen, & Sormunen (2017) used a systematic review and meta-analysis to
assess the effectiveness of e-learning on learning outcomes in nursing education, including the
access of quality studies where conventional and e-learning methods were compared. The
authors determined that on average with the e-learning methods, students performed five points
higher in comparison to conventional teaching methods, on a 0-100 grading system.
, E-LEARNING CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY PROPOSAL 4
Incorporating e-learning models can elevate the learners’ understanding, overall achievement,
and thus increasing the effectiveness of the nursing education program.
Increasing the nursing education technology will facilitate educators’ efforts by providing
access to lesson plans, ability to update course material, and instant communication with
students. Essentially, in this e-learning environment, teaching and learning can happen
anywhere, at any time. Studies reflect nursing students highly valued and perceived substantial
knowledge toward e-learning. (Elbasuony, Gangadharan, Janula, Shylaja, & Gaber, 2018).
Simulation based learning (SBL) models are becoming more and more popular in higher
educations. It is important to analyze how well students might perceive and adjust to new
changes in curriculum. On a whole, Lemay, Morin, Bazelais, & Doleck (2018), found students
appreciate the opportunities for teamwork, observation and practicing critical thinking skills.
Students perceived SBLs to be useful. SBLs provide realistic scenario learning for students by
performing and observing. SBL models can be useful to increase learner understanding of
complex concepts and practice clinical skills in a safe environment. E-learning and SBLs can
reinforce the learners’ critical thinking and allow them opportunities to practice skills needed in
future nursing practice.
Knowledge Gaps
Incorporating e-learning technology into the nursing curriculum will provide many
benefits to educators and learners, however, in the process of evolving the new curriculum
changes, both educators and learners may experience knowledge gaps. Educators and students
will be required to learn, adjust and adapt to the information gaps, knowledge gaps, skill gaps
and practice gaps that accompany new technological advances. Increasing and tailoring e-
learning into the nursing curriculum will be a time-consuming process that will require
