Keywords

discussion forum, faculty participation, nursing students, online courses, student satisfaction

 

Authors

  1. Claywell, Lora PhD, RN
  2. Wallace, Cara PhD, RN
  3. Price, Jill PhD, RN
  4. Reneau, Margaret PhD, RN
  5. Carlson, Kathleen PhD

Abstract

This study determined the relationships between faculty participation in online discussions with student satisfaction and perceived learning in online RN-BSN and MSN courses. Analysis of faculty participation in online courses (n = 280) demonstrated a relationship between faculty participation and student satisfaction and perceived learning. The results of this study offer guidance on the minimal faculty participation necessary in online discussions in nursing courses.