Grounded in evidence-based practice, innovation, and technology, the iRCC initiative recognizes teaching and learning as a dynamic process and incorporates educational principles from adult learning and social cognitive theories. Apple Tools have allowed faculty to re-imagine nursing education pedagogy and instructional design. The initiative has contributed to student’s self-efficacy with the use of technology, bridged the equity divide, and facilitated program completion.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the iRCC initiative.
List the identified problems the initiative would address and the problem-solving approach.
Describe the implementation and on-boarding process of faculty and students.
List Apple Tools utilized to re-imagine nursing education pedagogy and instructional design.
Explain challenges encountered in developing, implementing, and integrating iPads into program curricula.
Describe how the initiative enhanced student self-efficacy, bridged the equity divide, and promoted program completion.
Identify the next steps of the initiative to expand professional readiness.
