Assessing the Affordances of Blended Learning Technologies for Nursing Education in Skills Labs: A Case Study of a Public Nursing School in Uganda

This qualitative study explores the affordances of blended learning technologies, including Zoom, Moodle Platform, television and WhatsApp videos, in enhancing nursing education within skills labs in public nursing schools in Uganda. Utilizing interviews with both nursing educators and students, this research investigates the perceived effectiveness and benefits of integrating these technologies into skills lab sessions. Findings suggest that blended learning technologies offer valuable opportunities for enhancing teaching and learning experiences, improving accessibility to educational resources, and facilitating skill mastery among nursing students in the skills lab. However, challenges related to internet connectivity, technological literacy, and resource availability highlight the need for strategic implementation and ongoing support to maximize the potential of blended learning in nursing education.