Synchronous Discussion in Online Courses: A Pedagogical Strategy for Taming the Chat Beast

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Craig W. Smith

I have always hated Internet chat rooms and studiously avoided them. To me, they are chaotic, confusing, and frustrating. I have also accepted the fact that on this question I am probably in the minority. The immediacy of chat can be a significant factor in building onl... More »

A Growing Challenge: Health (Patient) Education in a Diverse America

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Diana Mebane McHenry

Heath education has always been a vital part of nursing practice, but it has become increasingly more difficult to accomplish as numerous factors beyond our control threaten its quality and value. Margaret Comerford Freda, writing in the Journal of Midwifery & Women... More »