Technology-enhanced learning in transnational higher education

Nirmala Arunasalam

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Abstract

Some university schools of nursing in Australia and the UK have developed collaborative links with Malaysia to deliver part-time Transnational Higher Education (TNHE) post-registration top-up nursing degree courses. It enables nurses trained to diploma level to upgrade to a degree qualification. The views of 18 Malaysian nurses who had studied with one Australian and two UK TNHE universities were explored using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach. Participants recruited via convenience and snowball sampling methods were interviewed in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Malaysian language). Thematic analysis were used to analyse data. Findings indicated nurses’ frustration with technology-enhanced teaching and learning and a lack of support throughout the programme. Although nurses developed confidence in using computer technology, they remained disappointed with the level of academic support. The data and some useful strategies outlined provide important insights for TNHE providers, the Malaysian Nursing Board and private hospital employers to consider for enhancing nurses learning and experiences.
Original languageEnglish
Article number4
Pages (from-to)2-6
Number of pages5
JournalBritish Journal of Nursing
Volume25
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2016

Keywords

  • Transnational, Malaysia, Nurses, Information communications technology, on-line/distance learning

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