Challenges Facing Undergraduate Nursing Students related to Blended Learning during COVID19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background: Higher education institutions are now using blended learning. Through the use of technology andthe internet, it combines in-person instruction with online learning to enhance student learning by making it morestudent-centered model. Aim: To assess the challenges faced by undergraduate nursing students related to blendedlearning during COVID-19 pandemic. Subjects and Method: Design: a descriptive design was utilized. Subjects: (344)participants from undergraduate students in their first and second level who were enrolled in the study and appliedblended learning approach for one semester during the academic year 2021–2022. Tools: structured interviewquestionnaire was used to gather data consists of two parts (assessment data sheet and questionnaire of blended learningchallenges).Results: (31.1%) of the first- level students and (57.6%) of the second level students use the mobile as devicefor e-learning. (33.4%) of the first level students and (55.3%) of second level students had internet facility at home.(25%) of the first level students and (41%) of the second level students did not have computing experience. Conclusion:the most obstacles facing the students were infrastructure and technology, students 'characteristics dimension. There isno significant difference noticed between challenges and both of gender, residence and marital status either first orsecond level group. Recommendation: in the light of the current study, the institution must support students withfacilities such as internet access and trained instructors that help them to use e-learning applications easily and correctly.