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Can virtual learning environments be used as research platforms?

Nurse Researcher 2018 November 9
BACKGROUND: Many higher education institutions use virtual learning environments (VLEs), with one in seven students learning exclusively online. The use of online research methods and approaches has also gained momentum over the past decade.

AIM: To explore the use of VLEs for qualitative research.

DISCUSSION: Using VLEs for purposes beyond teaching and learning functions offers various opportunities, providing a method of collecting data that has minimal costs, requires few resources, offers maximum flexibility, has apt technical support and engages participants. However, it also has several challenges.

CONCLUSION: This study supports the proposed potential value and appropriateness of using VLEs to collect data. The function of VLEs may be significantly widened at reasonable cost and challenge. Work in this regard is encouraged.

IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE: VLEs may be used in nurse education research, which stands to benefit from this opportunity at reasonable cost and challenge.

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