Improving nursing education through blended learning
Efficacy of TPACK Framework-Based Instruction in a Network Information Resources Retrieval and Usage Course: A Quasi-Experiment Among Master's Degree Nursing Students
NA · Hangzhou Normal University · NCT06455865
This study is testing a new blended learning method to see if it helps master's nursing students improve their skills in finding and using online information better than traditional teaching.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 91 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hangzhou Normal University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) |
| Trial ID | NCT06455865 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a blended teaching approach based on the TPACK framework to enhance the skills of master's degree nursing students in retrieving and using network information resources. It employs a quasi-experimental design, comparing an intervention group receiving TPACK-based blended learning with a control group undergoing traditional instruction. The study includes assessments of knowledge mastery, resource effectiveness, and skill improvement to provide evidence on the efficacy of this innovative educational approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are master's degree nursing students enrolled at the participating university who have completed relevant prerequisite courses.
Not a fit: Students who have prior extensive experience with network information resources or those unable to commit to the course requirements may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance nursing students' ability to effectively utilize information resources, improving their educational outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the TPACK framework has been explored in various educational contexts, this specific application in nursing education is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Master's degree students enrolled in the nursing program at the participating university. * Students who have completed the prerequisite courses relevant to the Network Information Resources Retrieval and Usage course. * Students who have provided written informed consent to participate in the study. * Students with regular access to the internet and necessary technological devices for participating in online components of the course. Exclusion Criteria: * Students who have previously completed a similar course or have extensive prior experience with network information resources retrieval and usage. * Students who are unable to commit to the course schedule and requirements due to personal or professional reasons. * Students with known learning disabilities or conditions that might interfere with their ability to complete the course assessments, unless they receive appropriate accommodations. * Students who withdraw consent at any point during the study.
Where this trial is running
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- Hangzhou Normal University — Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yuxian Tao, Ph.D
- Email: yuextao@outlook.com
- Phone: 15397109681
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Smart Classroom, Nursing Education