Nursing History for the Net Generation

Abstract

This article describes the development and delivery of an online history of nursing course. The course enables learners to take an in-depth look at the rich and complex history of nursing in Canada and gain an understanding of nurses’ influence on society and the contributions nurses have made to building this country, as well as to the health of Canadians. The paper examines the pedagogy of teaching and learning on the web and the implications of a technologically savvy generation of learners. The article outlines some of the course highlights, including an overview of a variety of innovative, interactive learning objects, used to enhance knowledge and stimulate discussion. As the first online history of nursing course in Canada, we have taught some history, learned some history and, perhaps, we even made some history.