Designing 21st century nursing education by integrating adaptive learning technologies

A core element of the new educational model is an adaptive learning platform developed by the Danish company Area9 Lyceum, which is now being tested for the first time in an entire higher education program in Denmark. With the use of the learning platform, Area9 Rhapsode, there is potential to strengthen the nursing education in two important areas:

Firstly, the teaching of the theoretical parts of the education can be targeted to the individual student, as the academic material is constantly adjusted to the student's level and needs. Through data from the learning platform, the teacher simultaneously receives precise feedback on how well the students are acquiring the material - and where there is a need for more teaching and guidance.

Secondly, the use of the learning platform for the theoretical part can free up teaching time for more training in practical skills and competencies, clinical decision-making, as well as communication and collaboration skills.

In the NurseEd project, nurse educators, researchers, and clinical practitioners work closely together to develop and test the new digital and physical learning environments. The four-year project includes Professionshøjskolen Absalon, Area9 Lyceum Aps, DTU Compute, and Holbæk Municipality.

Grant: 17.2 Million DKK, DTU's Budget 3,224,361 DKK. Innovation Fund, Denmark