Case Connexion - Case Studies in a Virtual Learning Environment for Use in the Theoretical Teaching in Nursing

摘要

Based on problem-based learning method and a desire to support students' different learning styles The Department of Nursing Education at University College Lillebaelt and University College South Denmark have developed a virtual learning environment in the form of a ward at a hospital, where elements are provided to offer the nurse students the possibility to work with realistic case studies in a realistic virtual universe. The fundamental aim in the problem-based learning method, and with it the virtual learning environment, is to improve the nurse student's professional skills in relation to identifying, formulating and analysing problems in practice in collaboration with others and done on a reflected basis considering possible actions and solutions within basic human values. Hence the nurse student takes a personal responsibility for his/her learning process and develops strategies for future lifelong learning professionally and personally.