ERIC Number: EJ1195604
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 24
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Parallel Lines: A Mixed Methods Impact Analysis of Co-Curricular Digital Literacy Online Modules on Student Results in First-Year Nursing
Russell, Fiona; Rawson, Chris; Freestone, Chrissy; Currie, Michael; Kelly, Blair
College & Research Libraries, v79 n7 p948-971 Nov 2018
An important component of the academic health librarian role is the establishment of interventions to support the development of student skills in evidence-based practice. It is important for practicing librarians to evaluate their activities to determine effectiveness and to inform decision making and best practice in librarianship. A series of six online modules was developed for a core first-year Bachelor of Nursing unit. Modules were subsequently investigated for impact on student learning of evidence-based practice by determining any correlation between students' completion of the modules and their academic performance. The level of students' interest and engagement was also examined through a survey about their experiences of and attitudes toward the modules. A positive correlation was found between module completion and attainment of higher grades by students. Feedback from the survey indicated that students engaged positively with the modules.
Descriptors: Nursing Education, Academic Libraries, Library Instruction, Evidence Based Practice, Information Literacy, Foreign Countries, College Freshmen, Nursing Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Units of Study, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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