Keywords

mobile learning, nursing education, podcasting, podcasts, technology

 

Authors

  1. Burke, Sharon EdD, RN, CEN
  2. Cody, William MBA, MA

Abstract

Little information is available regarding the value of podcasting in nursing education. This mixed-methods study described nursing students' (n = 101) perceptions of podcasted materials, the benefits of podcasting, and when and where students used podcasted materials. Students (86%) believed podcasts enriched their learning, and 95% reported podcasts as valuable tools in the learning environment. Most students (94%) would recommend podcasting in other courses and accessed podcast materials 3 times per week. More than half of the students (55%) accessed podcast materials in multiple places (ie, in the car, in the home, and at school).