Current status and associated factors of digital literacy among academic nurse educators: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
In the backdrop of the ongoing global digital revolution in education, the digital literacy of teachers stands out as a pivotal determinant within the educational milieu. This study aims to explore the current status and associated factors of digital literacy among academic nurse educators. A cross-sectional design study utilizing an online questionnaire platform (Wenjuanxing) to collect data from August to October 2023. A total of 157 academic nurse educators members from 10 nursing colleges and universities across 5 provinces in China participated in the study. The digital literacy level of academic nurse educators was evaluated using the self-developed Teacher Digital Literacy Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to examine the factors associated with the digital literacy of academic nurse educators. The average digital literacy score was 125.27 ± 11.41, with the average scores for five dimensions from high to low by rank as follows: digital application (46.73 ± 5.38), digital social responsibility (27.22 ± 3.94), digital awareness (20.28 ± 3.17), professional development (19.88 ± 2.76), and digital technology knowledge and skills (11.16 ± 2.03). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that age, years of teaching experience, awareness of digital advancements, and use of digital technologies (e.g. ChatGPT) (all p < 0.001) were significantly associated with the level of digital literacy among academic nurse educators. Our findings suggest a…
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