Bridging the Gap ......... Between Nursing and Testing Technology
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Background and PurposeADC is conducting a validation and a research project on the two new components of DET, the Cyberspace Attitude Analysis (CAA) and Learning Styles. All schools participating in the study will be able to administer the DET via the ADC online testing site. The administration of this test during the time frame of the study will be FREE of charge to a limited number of schools selected to participate in the study. There will be no cost incurred by the school nor the students. Arnett Development Corporation has been the leader in providing needed research on new products/tools to support nursing education. ADC has provided those tools well in advance of other companies. We are the leader in state-of-the-art diagnostic/assessment tools to assist faculty in the education and remediation of nursing students throughout the nursing program. This research project will validate two new components of the ADC’s existing Diagnostic Entrance Test (DET). The new components are: Cyberspace Attitude Analysis (CAA) and Learning Styles. Numerous dissertations over the last few years have been calling for the development of a tool that could assess the relationship between computer ease, internet ease, internet success, internet satisfaction and learning styles throughout education. This is being driven by the demand for Technical Schools, Colleges and Universities to provide more instructional materials through distance learning, bulletin boards, email, etc. and to require students to conduct research via cyberspace (internet). Cyberspace Aptitude Analysis (CAATM) / Learning Styles
Cyberspace aptitude determines the level of computer/web interaction that a student already possesses. Students will be classified as Non-User, Novice, Intermediate, Master and Expert. An explanation of these classifications will be provided with the results. The Learning Styles will be identified to assist faculty to select instructional methods throughout the curriculum. The Learning Styles are based on the Kolb Theory of Experimental Learning. The student will be classified by Acquisition and Metacognition. Under acquisition students will be classified as theoretical versus factual and auditorial, visual or acquired learner. Under Metacognition the student will be classified as investigative versus contemplative and as an audio, visual or physical processor. It will also identify the learner as a social or solitary learner. Research Test Results
Every student can get instant results on screen and by email at the completion of the test. The Nursing program also can get instant results on screen and by email for each student after completion if email is provided. A detailed school summary report outlining the strengths and weaknesses of the group will be generated after all students have completed the DET. Projected Research Dates
Thank you in advance for your decision to be part of the validation and research project or looking forward to the published results of the findings. School/Faculty Requirements
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 | All testing will be via the online testing system. |
| No minimum number of required students. |
| No software installation required. |
| Only access to the internet is required. |
| Testing will need to be conducted in a computer lab in a controlled, supervised environment. |
| Faculty will need to provide information on teaching methods utilized in their courses. |
| Provide some student data about students outcome in relation to the program and NCLEX. |
The students requirements that are participating in the research study will be limited to a few things.
| Students will be required to sign a formal release form for research participation. |
| Students will be required to take the test seriously and honestly answer all questions to the best of their ability. |
| Provide accurate demographic information. |
| Allow for release of student data regarding outcome in relation to their program and NCLEX. |
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