Abstract

Sessions presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: The digital environment in which the millennial generation was raised may provide challenges for educators to develop engaging pedagogy using technology. Technology may provide contemporary educators with tools to enhance teaching and provide learning opportunities that incorporate critical thinking and collaboration to improve learning outcomes. The purpose of this quasi-experimental one group pre and posttest designed study was to compare test scores utilizing an innovative computer game to improve learning outcomes. Key Words: Millennial generation, digital environment, engaging pedagogy, technology, learning outcomes.

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43rd Biennial Convention 2015 Theme: Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead Globally.`

Author Details

Deborah Ann Halliday, RN

Sigma Membership

Upsilon Alpha

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Poster

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Millennial Generation, Digital Environment, Computer Gaming

Conference Name

43rd Biennial Convention

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Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Conference Year

2015

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Computer Gaming to Improve Learning Outcomes in Baccalaureate Nursing Students

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Sessions presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: The digital environment in which the millennial generation was raised may provide challenges for educators to develop engaging pedagogy using technology. Technology may provide contemporary educators with tools to enhance teaching and provide learning opportunities that incorporate critical thinking and collaboration to improve learning outcomes. The purpose of this quasi-experimental one group pre and posttest designed study was to compare test scores utilizing an innovative computer game to improve learning outcomes. Key Words: Millennial generation, digital environment, engaging pedagogy, technology, learning outcomes.