Amanda Nemec

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@pryoral18 The cost of tuition was one of the main factors I considered when going back to school. Personally, I would not want to pay the full cost of tuition for traditional courses if I was not able to attend them in person. #DisEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@AnneSco44100176 I can see both sides to this. Educators may worry that students are cheating when taking online exams, but students may feel like their privacy is being invaded. I'm not sure what the right answer is with this one. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@pryoral18 Ensuring that students feel safe in the classroom or online setting is essential to student success. Thank you for sharing these great tips. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@tashrounds Great article, thank you for sharing. Identifying learner characteristics and learning styles is essential for the success of students in online courses. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@LiepeTj Very interesting that number of discussion post interactions can affect critical thinking skills positively. That makes sense that the more students interact and evaluate discussion points the more opportunity they have to develop critical thinking skills #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@AnneSco44100176 What an interesting concept. I'm familiar with the use of virtual simulation like Shadow Health but never thought of the use of virtual reality headsets. Virtual reality could be a valuable tool for online nursing education. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

The COVID-19 pandemic has put strain on colleges around the country. Students needs should come before budgets. Online education may become even more popular due to the current climate and budget constraints #DistEd534

[The Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle]

The dual crises of the #COVID19 pandemic and economic crash have put colleges around the country in dire straits. As budgets are slashed and workforces are cut drastically, Rebecca Givan asks: Is higher education's core mission also on the chopping block? https://t.co/ORukhnYYWw

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

Gazza (2017) provides perspective on what it's like to teach an online nursing course. Faculty said there are a lot of moving parts involved with teaching an online course, they are always learning new things and time management is essential for success. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

Thompson (2017) explains that the demand for online nursing education continues to grow and the need for faculty is growing along with it. Yet, some nursing faculty question the validity of online education. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

Wood (2016) discusses the importance of retaining quality nursing faculty while there is a shortage of nursing faculty. Traditional nursing faculty may benefit from the option of teaching online remotely. Teaching online classes allows flexibility for faculty #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

Kemme (2017) research found that it is important to integrate educational theory into distance nursing laboratory courses will strengthen their effectiveness and justify instructional methods making the overall learning experience more valuable. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

Price et al. (2016) discuss the importance of implementing best practices into online learning. Best practices that are used in the classroom setting are also applicable to the online environment such as fostering critical thinking skills. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

Patterson & Krause (2012) research suggests that distance nursing education increases student's independence in learning, increases technological proficiency and increases student satisfaction. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

Great tips on how educators can help support students during the current trauma and uncertainty going on in the worlds. Students who feel safe and supported are more successful. #DistEd534

[Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered]

7 ways professors can help students thrive in class in times of trauma (opinion) https://t.co/a9LYdqrRFU

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

Nursing is a stressful profession especially during these unprecedented times. These resources would also be helpful for nursing students. It is essential that we support the mental health of nursing students #DistEd534

[American Nurses Association @ANANursingWorld]

Announcing The Well-Being Initiative a virtual support system and digital toolkit to support nurses’ resilience and mental health. Access this brand new resource from the Foundation, ANA, APNA, AACN, and ENA today! https://t.co/3Lex9mSsiJ

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

This podcast provides a great explanation of creating SMART alternative assessments in courses. SMART alternative assessments could be useful in the online classroom #DistEd534

[Nurse Educator @NEjournalonline]

"Creating SMART Alternative Assessments" Are you looking for a new assessment strategy for use in your course? Listen to this podcast to learn how to create a SMART alternative assessment. #ApplePodcast https://t.co/AUJJEfpUBc #GooglePlayMusic https://t.co/yP7TtDESwk

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@AnneSco44100176 Great explanation of different technologies available for effective distance education. I've heard of a new term "zoom fatigue" with the increased use of video chats in education. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@Penaroo1 @LiepeTj @Flipgrid I also did not find Flipgrid to be user friendly. I found Voicethread to be much more user friendly. It can be frustrating working with technology that is not user-friendly. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

@asurachel1 This is so interesting! I did not realize courses could be hosted on Facebook. I would think they would be hosted through private groups. I think it may help personalize things more and help students to feel more connected. #DistEd534

[Amanda Nemec @NemecAmanda]

#DistEd534 Which of the following do you find most challenging about an online course?