Differences in Online Class Participation and Satisfaction according to Nursing Students General Characteristics and Learning Characteristics

Purpose: To understand the differences in class participation and satisfaction according to the general and learning characteristics of nursing students participating in online classes. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, Google Forms was used to survey 74 nursing students from August to September 2020. Results: For the majority of the participants (79.7%), usual bedtime was between 1 and 3 AM. Further, 52.7% of the participants woke up between 10 AM and 12 PM. Regarding learning style, more than half of students favored diffusion. Participation in and satisfaction with online classes did not significantly differ by general and learning characteristics. However, students who were able to preview the class content for over 10 minutes displayed significantly higher in class satisfaction than those with a usual preview time of less than 10 minutes. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate the significance of a fixed preview time not only to increase participation in and satisfaction with online classes but also to help nursing students establish regular life and learning habits.