An Interdisciplinary Partnership of Nursing Education and Instructional Technology in Türkiye

The present chapter explores the significance of interdisciplinary study in the fields of nursing education and educational technology, with a particular emphasis on the integration of blended learning methodologies within nursing education. The chapter covers the role of nursing education in healthcare, the Turkish nursing education system, the legal and institutional framework of nursing education, the philosophy of nursing education and blended learning, the impact of paradigms on nursing education and blended learning, the role of educational technology in nursing education, the characteristics of nursing education. The necessity for an interdisciplinary partnership between nursing education and instructional technology is underscored. The authors posit that the integration of blended learning is conducive to effective learning and teaching opportunities across a wide range of disciplines in higher education, including nursing education. An interdisciplinary approach is considered essential for designing effective learning experiences in nursing education.