Technology and Education Flashcards
World wide web vs internet?
WWW- created to display information
Internet- created to exchange information
What is the E-health code?
Code to guide practice and safeguard consumers who use educational services delivery online
Has access to online health info made people more engaged with their health?
Yes because pt want clarification/understanding of their dx and treatments
Is it beneficial for people to research their illness prior to talking to a doctor? and why
Yes they have better decision making abilities and increased confidence in asking questions
What is M-learning?
Mobile learning. Young adults use mobile tech for all their learning nowadays
T or F: social media can help educate people and help them access information
True
What is the digital health divide?
Gap between those who have access to online health information and those who don’t
What people can fall through the gaps for digital health divide and are at risk for not having access to online health information?
Older age (65+), low income, low literacy/education, living with disability, living with chronic conditions, and new Canadians
Is the health information on the internet accurate?
No because pt don’t often check sources of info they find online and online info can be complex
Information literacy vs digital literacy?
• information literacy- ability to access needed info, evaluate info found, organize info, and use information
• digital literacy- technical skills/knowledge necessary to use hardware/software as new technologies arise
Nurse role in online education?
They should have confidence in their pt abilities to manage their healthcare and they should teach/encourage their pt to use available online resources
