Faculty concerns about requiring laptops in the classroom

Although the use of laptops in the classroom is not a new idea, very few colleges of nursing require students to purchase and use them in the classroom. The authors report on a survey of faculty experiences and concerns related to the required use of laptops in the classroom.

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Published inNurse educator Vol. 33; no. 4; p. 151
Main Authors Mennenga, Heidi A, Hendrickx, Lori
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2008
Subjects
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitude to Computers
Computer Literacy
Computer User Training
Computer-Assisted Instruction - methods
Diffusion of Innovation
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - methods
Faculty, Nursing - organization & administration
Female
Forecasting
Frustration
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Male
Microcomputers - utilization
Middle Aged
Midwestern United States
Nursing Education Research
Nursing Methodology Research
Students, Nursing - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Midwestern United States
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Summary:Although the use of laptops in the classroom is not a new idea, very few colleges of nursing require students to purchase and use them in the classroom. The authors report on a survey of faculty experiences and concerns related to the required use of laptops in the classroom.
ISSN:0363-3624
DOI:10.1097/01.NNE.0000312197.74191.8d