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

Ellen C Ramsey1

  • 1Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. ellen@virginia.edu

Biomedical Digital Libraries
|April 28, 2006
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Health Sciences faculty improved technology integration through an incremental approach. A "Multimedia Bootcamp" fostered comfort with new tools, leading to high engagement and successful project completion.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Sciences Librarianship
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Institutions often face backlash against rapid technological adoption in education.
  • The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library adopted an incremental approach to technology integration for faculty.
  • A "Multimedia Bootcamp" was developed to introduce faculty to multimedia resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of an incremental approach to technology integration for Health Sciences faculty.
  • To increase faculty comfort and proficiency with multimedia resources for instruction and research.

Main Methods:

  • A case study design was employed.
  • A "Multimedia Bootcamp" was conducted for nine Health Sciences faculty and fellows.

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  • The program involved hands-on instruction and access to technology tools.

    • Main Results:

    • A single faculty member's stewardship ensured an integrated learning experience.
    • High participant commitment was evidenced by full assignment completion and strong attendance.
    • Post-program evaluation indicated continued use of resources and library expertise.

    Conclusions:

    • An incremental, faculty-focused approach creates a supportive environment for technology integration.
    • Hands-on instruction and unrestricted access to tools are crucial for success.
    • Defining criteria for multimedia use in pedagogy enhances its effectiveness.