1. PAPER PRESENTED AT THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
FACTORS AFFECTING USE OF eLEARNING IN NURSING EDUCATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW
PAPER PRESENTED AT THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE BY
MESSINA SEHUNWE

2. SO WHAT/ PROBLEMS 2. eLearning is an emerging Paradigm
Information and Communication technology in health professional education is increasing
2. eLearning is an emerging Paradigm

3. Nurse educators have not exploited use of eLearning
Several factors inhibit utilization of eLearning

4. PURPOSE OF THE PAPER
Identify the factors and barriers in utilizing eLearning
Find out how Lack of using eLearning affect quality of teaching and
learning
3. Establish how nurse educators can be assisted to overcome barriers
in using eLearning

5. METHODS
1. Data search done electronically 2. Article retrieved from Ebscohost, 3. Google scholar ,Medline and PubMed 4. Key words used: eLearning, Nursing education, eCompetence,Information technology barriers for eLearning

6. Common barriers/Factors
RESULTS
Common barriers/Factors
Attitudes of educators
Provision and access
Time Constraints
Costs
Geographic location
Inadequate eCompetence of faculty in ICT
Labour intensiveness

7. DISCUSSION
1. Barriers exist that hinder utilization of eLearning 2. Lack of ICT skills, Lack of resources and cost are outstanding 3. Benefits of utilizing eLearning cannot be over emphasized 4. Some scholars advocate for blended learning

8. RECOMMENDATIONS Need for Faculty development in eLearning pedagogy
2. Professional development programmes to support faculty
3. Government policies top encourage provision of ICT
facilities and Infrastructure especially in rural areas
4. Clear eCompetences required for Nurse educators should
be established

9. CONCLUSION
1. eLearning as an emerging teaching pedagogy 2. Alternative to traditional methods 3. Provides several advantages 4. Nurse educators be equipped with skills of integrating technology 5. Support and access to resources highly crucial.

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