Nursing Informatics (Education) Research Papers (original) (raw)

Introductory computer programming courses are inherently challenging for a variety of reasons. With increased demands for online delivery, the use of effective technologies, materials, and methods that best support online learning is essential to maximize student success. This article describes a recent study conducted at our institution with an overall objective to improve the design and online delivery of a

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- Software Development, Nursing Informatics (Education), Online Learning, Java Programming

This paper presents model-based assessment and forecasting of the Lithuanian education system in the period of 2001-2010. In order to obtain satisfactory forecasting results, constructing of models used for these aims should be grounded on some interactive data mining. Data mining of data stored in the system of the Lithuanian teacher's database and of data from other sources representing the state of education system and the demographic changes in Lithuania was used. The models cover the estimation of data quality in the databases, the analysis of flow of teachers and pupils, the clustering of schools, the model of dynamics of pedagogical staff and pupils, and the quality analysis of teachers. The main results of forecasting and integrated analysis of the Lithuanian teachers' database with other data reflecting the state of the education system and demographic changes in Lithuania are presented.

Abstract. Motivation plays a key role in the learning process. This paper describes an experience in the context of undergraduate teaching of Artificial Intelligence at the Computer Science Department of the Faculty of Sciences in the University of Porto. A sophisticated competition framework, which involved Prolog programmed contenders and game servers, including an appealing GUI, was developed to motivate students on the deepening of the topics covered in class. We report on the impact that such a competitive setup caused on ...

- by Pedro Ribeiro
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- Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Logic Programming, User Interface
- by Eunice Rupare
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- Nursing Informatics (Education)
- by Emilia Todorova and +1
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- Object Oriented Programming, Nursing Informatics (Education), Study design

Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China e-mail: sandyli@hkbu.edu.hk ... Department of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences & Technology, The Hong Kong Institute of... more

- by James Henri and +1
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- Information Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Nursing Informatics (Education), Library and Information Studies
- by igor mayer
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- Computer Science, Education, Higher Education, Nursing Informatics (Education)

Abstract. The paper describes some possible ways how to improve Olympiads in Informatics. Tasks in Olympiads are small models of programming tasks in software industry and in the lim-ited amount of competition time contestants need to... more

- by Mārtiņš Opmanis
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- Nursing Informatics (Education)

We have developed a course in object-oriented programming for students already familiar with the procedural programming paradigm. To address persistent difficulties mainly imposed by the already known paradigm, we adopted the approach of... more

- by Kleanthis Thramboulidis
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- Nursing Informatics (Education)
- by Camilla Child
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- Psychology, Nursing Informatics (Education)

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate CT skills development process in learning environments. It is also aimed to determine the conceptual understanding and measurement approaches in the studies. To achieve these aims, a systematic research review methodology was implemented as the research design. Empirical studies on computational thinking indexed in the Web of Science and ERIC databases were selected without constraint on the publication dates. The studies found were examined and a pre-analysis was conducted by the researchers. Following the pre-analysis, 29 articles were selected to be included in the study. Content analysis was applied in order to determine and evaluate the common codes and themes related to the findings. In conclusion, instead of relying on attractiveness, functionality, market share of educational tools (robotic sets, software packets etc.), availability of qualified learning activities focused on problem solving is the main point practitioners ...

Related Learning Experience or RLE is acourse offered in Tobruk University College of Nursing for 1 st year and 2 nd year students to prepare them for actual scenario in the hospital by practising skills related to Nursing and Health care. Team teaching is used to perform this activity and evaluated by Return Demonstration in the laboratory class and once more in the Final Return Demonstration or final exam. Tabulating all procedures and steps is a tedious matter doing it manually. In this study the proponents designed an RLE Scorer web forms based on Google survey forms to collect students performance and to computer for their equivalent marks. The focus of the study is in RLE 3 or parenteral drug administration. The collected data was saved in the Google drive and downloaded later; the results were treated statistically to find the mean score in all 5 procedures of RLE 3, and to find the difference between male and female respondents and the difference of variance based on rating. It was shown that the students performed generally well reaching the passing mark. The male students fared better in all procedures compared to femalebut there was no significant difference established. The purpose of the study is to encourage technological adaptation in collecting performances of nursing students, promoting team teaching in training of nursing skills in RLE thus supporting quality nursing education and nursing informatics.

Abstract. The paper addresses the problem of fragmentation of the communities involved in the design of digital media for education. It draws on the experience gained at the Educational Tech-nology Lab in the design of Logo-based... more

Background: Teaching students about electronic health records presents challenges for most nursing programs, primarily because of the limited training opportunities within clinical practice settings. A simulated electronic health record is an experiential, learner-centered strategy that enables students to acquire and apply the informatics knowledge needed for working with electronic records in a safe learning environment before the students have encounters with real patients.

- by Eija Kärnä
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- Special Education, Informatics, Assistive Technology, Educational Robotics
- by Justus Randolph
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- Program Evaluation, Nursing Informatics (Education), Quality Model

Abstract. Since establishment of World Wide Web a number of e-learning tools and resources have been created and successfully used in every educational institution. Established standards such as IMS and SCORM currently provide means for e-learning asset portability and reuse. Most of such implementations have a database back-end. Data from such a back-end RDBMS can be exported into IMS XML and used by standard compliant e-learning platforms. After reviewing facilitating technologies and similar solutions authors state that there is no viable solution for database to IMS conversion. Next they present own DB-to-IMS XML conversion method. As a conversion example authors introduce and use own developed EduMMDB – a set of e-learning tools with database back-end. After presenting conversion tool ELSTD authors summarize gained experience and possibilities of improvement. Key words: e-learning object, conversion database, IMS XML standard. 1.

- by Gabrielė Stupurienė
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- Computer Science, Nursing Informatics (Education)

This paper presents results of a questionnaire focused on investigating students' confi � dence and behavioral intention in the area of programming, particularly that of structures, problem solving, and programming commands (Conditional - loop). Responses from 116 1 st year students regarding informatics were used. The results indicate that the engagement with programming logic yields a positive impact on students' confidence and acceptance. In addition, all the measured fac � tors are related relatively strongly. Our findings demonstrate that students' prior direction (at Ly � ceum) has a significant impact on their Confidence for using Programming Commands (CPC) and Confidence for using Data Structures (CDS); however, prior direction does not have any impact on learners Problem Solving Confidence (PSC) and Behavioral Intention (BI) for programming. In the conclusion, several issues regarding the courses of programming are discussed.

C++ is the most commonly used language in introductory and intermediate programming courses in Bulgarian universities. In recent years this language has developed greatly. Its abstractions are more flexible and affordable than ever before. Such great number of changes are related to the launch of the new standard (known as C++11) that we have grounds to consider it even a new language. It is inevitable to reflect all these changes in training courses and this prompted us to consider not only some updating of academic curricula but also a comprehensive reorganization of our programming courses. So, in this article we share our successes and difficulties in this direction.

Creativity has emerged as an important 21st-century competency. Although it is traditionally associated with arts and literature, it can also be developed as part of computing education. Therefore, this article -presents a systematic mapping of approaches for assessing creativity based on the analysis of computer programs created by the students. As result, only ten approaches reported in eleven articles have been encountered. These reveal the absence of a commonly accepted definition of product creativity customized to computer education, confirming only originality as one of the well-established characteristics. Several approaches seem to lack clearly defined criteria for effective, efficient and useful creativity assessment. Diverse techniques are used including rubrics, mathematical models and machine learning, supporting manual and automated approaches. Few performed a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed approach regarding their reliability and validity. These results can ...

- by Peter Micheuz
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- Informatics, Nursing Informatics (Education), Library and Information Studies, Age

The paper introduces Verificator, our learning programming interface aimed for learning programming in C++ at the university beginners' level. In teaching programming some specific problems concerning the teaching itself as well as the organization of the teaching process need to be considered. One of the biggest problems is that students tend to adopt certain bad programming habits in their attempt to more easily deal with their examinations, such as trying to write programs without any syntax and logical checking. It is very hard to help them correct those errors once they are deeply rooted. Our students' web questionnaire and its results show that the majority of problems in learning programming among our students arise from the gap between the understanding of programming language syntax and problem-solving algorithms. Verificator prevents students from making a lot of errors they are likely to make in learning programming and helps them to learn programming language syntax and adopt good programming habits.

- by s sinha
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- Nursing Informatics (Education)