Quick Response (QR) Codes Utilization on Improving Nursing Students' Engagement, Satisfaction and Perceived Learning in Damanhour University

Document Type : Original Article

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Nursing Education Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Damanhour, Egypt

Abstract

 Uses of quick response in Nursing education is increasing as it has great potential to improve teaching and learning through enabling students across multiple contexts, social and content interactions. Today technology is evolving more rapidly than ever. The younger generations, including nursing students, live their daily lives equipped with extremely advanced smart phone technology, thus, it is challenging nursing educators to integrate smart phone technology in education to increase the level of involvement. One of the most significant determinants of students' progress is their participation in academic-related learning activities. This happens through increasing students' engagement, satisfaction, and perceived learning.  Aim of the study was to investigate the effect of quick response codes utilization on improving nursing students' engagement, satisfaction, and perceived learning. Method: A quasi -experimental method was utilized. The study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing Damanhour University, Egypt. Purposeful sample, 274 fourth academic year nursing students, the students randomly selected by a systematic random sample and divided into two identical groups study and control group / 137 each. The study was done during the academic year (2019-2020). One tool was used: The Effects of Student Engagement, Student Satisfaction, and Perceived Learning in Online Learning Environments to determine if a student experience satisfied or unsatisfied regarding their engagement and satisfaction toward using quick response in nursing education.  Results: The study reveals that statistically significant positive intermediate correlations were found between different studied dimensions (Course Structure/Organization, Learner Interaction, Student Engagement, Instructor Presence, Student Satisfaction student, Perceived Learning,). However, negative correlation was found in learning interaction. statistically significant difference was found regarding students' engagement, satisfaction, and instructors’ presence. Conclusion:   Based on the results of the current study, the study was concluded that, using of quick response codes as a learning tool can improve students’ engagement, satisfaction, and perceived learning. Recommendations: Applying training program for increasing awareness of all faculty members toward digital technologies and the diversity of context. Provision of quick response using courses in nursing education is recommended.

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