PAPER PRESENTED AT THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE FACTORS AFFECTING USE OF eLEARNING IN NURSING EDUCATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW PAPER PRESENTED AT THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE BY MESSINA SEHUNWE

SO WHAT/ PROBLEMS 2. eLearning is an emerging Paradigm Information and Communication technology in health professional education is increasing 2. eLearning is an emerging Paradigm

Nurse educators have not exploited use of eLearning Several factors inhibit utilization of eLearning

PURPOSE OF THE PAPER Identify the factors and barriers in utilizing eLearning Find out how Lack of using eLearning affect quality of teaching and learning 3. Establish how nurse educators can be assisted to overcome barriers in using eLearning

METHODS 1. Data search done electronically 2. Article retrieved from Ebscohost, 3. Google scholar ,Medline and PubMed 4. Key words used: eLearning, Nursing education, eCompetence,Information technology barriers for eLearning

Common barriers/Factors RESULTS Common barriers/Factors Attitudes of educators Provision and access Time Constraints Costs Geographic location Inadequate eCompetence of faculty in ICT Labour intensiveness

DISCUSSION 1. Barriers exist that hinder utilization of eLearning 2. Lack of ICT skills, Lack of resources and cost are outstanding 3. Benefits of utilizing eLearning cannot be over emphasized 4. Some scholars advocate for blended learning

RECOMMENDATIONS Need for Faculty development in eLearning pedagogy 2. Professional development programmes to support faculty 3. Government policies top encourage provision of ICT facilities and Infrastructure especially in rural areas 4. Clear eCompetences required for Nurse educators should be established

CONCLUSION 1. eLearning as an emerging teaching pedagogy 2. Alternative to traditional methods 3. Provides several advantages 4. Nurse educators be equipped with skills of integrating technology 5. Support and access to resources highly crucial.

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