The perceived usefulness of a problem-solving incorporated into blended learning in nursing education: A descriptive study

Second edition of problem-solving incorporated into blended learning was implemented in a Masters Nursing Degree. The new redesign took into account the critical issues recorded in the previous edition and made the necessary changes. The changes should facilitate students’ online activities and allow them to become more involved in learning how to solve health problems in communities. It was considered interesting to investigate if the students perceived the problem-solving’ usefulness in a blended learning environment. The descriptive study is based on a questionnarie completed by 24 students at the end of problem-solving. The students’ perceptions of different elements were investigated both including their attitude in using the Moodle forum and worshop and the Mindomo software upload on Moodle, in learning through the sharing questions and ideas in an blended environment. The empirical results show the students’ agreement on the usability and applicability of blended problem-solving, with the exception of Mindomo. The answers given by students lead to reflection on the need for a better their blended learning adaptability. In fact, students’ responses are neutral, both in terms of their greater involvement in the construction of their learning, and in terms of the extension of problem-solving incorporated into blended learning to other courses