Technology-mediated education: The lived experiences of nurse educators

Aim: The aim of the article was to report the lived experiences of nurse educators on the use of technology-mediated education to facilitate teaching and learning in private nursing colleges in Gauteng, South Africa. Method: Descriptive phenomenology underpinned by the views of Edmund Husserl was us...

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Main Authors: A. Sunnasy, M.M. van der Heever
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139125000721
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Summary:Aim: The aim of the article was to report the lived experiences of nurse educators on the use of technology-mediated education to facilitate teaching and learning in private nursing colleges in Gauteng, South Africa. Method: Descriptive phenomenology underpinned by the views of Edmund Husserl was used to explore the experiences of nurse educators regarding technology-mediated education. Eleven nurse educators were purposively sampled. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide and analysed according to the steps described by Colaizzi. Trustworthiness was ensured by using the principles of credibility, confirmability, dependability, and transferability. Findings: Four themes emerged from the data. These are related to the decision to use technology, accessibility of technology, educator-related aspects, and support. Conclusion: The use of technology in teaching and learning has become more pronounced, forcing educators and students to use it despite their various difficulties.
ISSN:2214-1391