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  • Title: Mobile Devices: A Distraction, or a Useful Tool to Engage Nursing Students?
    Author: Gallegos C, Nakashima H.
    Journal: J Nurs Educ; 2018 Mar 01; 57(3):170-173. PubMed ID: 29505077.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Engaging nursing students in theoretical courses, such as research, can be challenging. Innovative instructional strategies are essential to engage nursing students in theoretical nursing courses. METHOD: This article describes an educational innovation using technology as a tool in an undergraduate nursing research class. All students in the course received iPads for the semester. Lecture material was presented in class using Nearpod, an interactive presentation embedded with slides, multimedia components, and learning activities. RESULT: Students reported that using the mobile technology helped them minimize off-task activities, interact more with each other and the instructor, solve problems in the class, and develop skills and confidence related to their career. CONCLUSION: Allowing device use in the classroom, such as iPads and interactive mobile applications, can be a useful learning tool. Intentional use of technology and pedagogy can increase engagement and interaction with students. [J Nurs Educ. 2018;57(3):170-173.].
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