Submission ID 77794
| Code | OF-4-1 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Oral |
| Will the presenter be a: | Other |
| Presenter Other | Faculty |
| Title | Educational Technology Faculty Development Needs of Medical Educators |
| Background/Purpose | Despite emergency response teaching (ERT) during COVID-19, medical teachers feel ill-prepared to teach using technology. The goal of this research was to examine faculty development needs in educational technology and if participation in a masters/certificate course in educational technology might alter perceived needs and use of educational technology in teaching. |
| Methods | A mixed-methods approach was used. Questionnaires given before the course and 6 months after completing the course, included the modified Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK). Immediately after the course, focus groups explored perceived and unperceived needs in educational technology, and how opinions changed as learners developed knowledge in educational technology principles. |
| Results | Initial survey results showed that although participants felt comfortable using technology, they were unsure how to integrate it into their teaching. Focus group data revealed that faculty development on theory, evidence, and hands-on practical application of educational technology allowed learners the confidence to move beyond empirical use of technology to educated discussions with peers and leadership around pedagogically informed use of educational technology in healthcare education. The 6 month follow up survey is being administered now and final results will be available at time of presentation. |
| Discussion | Findings from this study will help determine the competencies and capacities that are most important when integrating educational technology into medical teaching. This will guide the development of faculty development in educational technology in medical education, both locally and internationally. |
| Keyword 1 | faculty development |
| Keyword 2 | online learning |
| Keyword 3 | needs assessment |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (faculty development, CME)
Residency Education Undergraduate Medical Education |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Faculty Development |
| Authors | Heather MacNeill Deanna Telner Nick Petten Tim Fawns Heather MacNeill |
