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This study explores the experiences of mature, part-time nursing students (N=22) on a post-qualifying module utilizing an innovative assessment strategy comprising 80% essay and 20% blog. Focus groups examined pre- and post-blog sentiments, revealing themes such as fear of the unknown, the importance of bravery, and the impact of collegiality. Key insights emphasize the need for clear academic requirements, a supportive blogging environment, and understanding students' anxieties. By balancing content and style, this approach aims to respect diverse backgrounds and enhance learning outcomes.
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Emerging themes: • Fear of the unknown • Bravery and willingness to engage • Collegiality and support • Impact on learning • Background: • Mature, part-time students on a post-qualifying nursing module (N=22) • Summative assessment strategy of 80% essay and 20% blog to: • Meet module learning outcomes • Respect diversity of student population • Take account of prior HE experience • Give less experienced students an opportunity to gain marks for content over style • Minimise plagiarism opportunities Focus group: Pre-blog feelings Using Blogs in Summative Assessment - the Student Experience Focus group: Post-blog feelings Julie Vuolo j.c.vuolo@herts.ac.uk & Irene Anderson i.1.anderson@herts.ac.uk Method: Sample group: 8 students Student experience evaluated by survey and focus group • Key messages: • Ensure academic requirements clear • Provide supportive and safe blogging environment • Expect and respect students feelings of fear and anxiety • Iterate deadlines and ensure closure • Iterate deadlines
