Multimedia Bootcamp: a health sciences library provides basic training to promote faculty technology integration
2006

Multimedia Bootcamp: Training for Faculty Technology Integration

Sample size: 9 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ellen C. Ramsey

Primary Institution: Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, University of Virginia

Hypothesis

Can an incremental approach to technology integration improve faculty comfort and effectiveness in using multimedia for instruction?

Conclusion

An incremental approach to integrating technology with current practices in instruction and presentation provided a supportive yet energizing environment for Health Sciences faculty.

Supporting Evidence

  • All participants completed their assignments, indicating high engagement.
  • Participants reported high satisfaction with the program's content and instruction.
  • Follow-up evaluations showed continued use of skills learned during the Bootcamp.

Takeaway

This study shows that helping teachers learn to use technology step by step can make them more comfortable and effective in their teaching.

Methodology

Case study.

Limitations

The study was limited to a small sample size of nine faculty members.

Participant Demographics

Participants included Health Sciences faculty and fellows from various specialties.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1742-5581-3-3

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