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Multimedia bootcamp: encouraging faculty to integrate technology in teaching.

Ryan P Looney1, Ellen C Ramsey

  • 1Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. rpr3u@virginia.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|August 9, 2006
PubMed
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Faculty need new skills to integrate multimedia and technology into college, graduate, and professional education. A Multimedia Bootcamp was created to train educators and staff in using educational technology effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Academic Medicine
  • Instructional Design

Background:

  • Student demand for multimedia in higher education is rising.
  • Faculty require training to incorporate technology into teaching effectively.
  • The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library addresses this need through targeted programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a training program for faculty and staff.
  • To enhance skills in integrating multimedia and technology into educational settings.
  • To support the evolving needs of higher education instruction.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a "Multimedia Bootcamp" curriculum.
  • Implementation of the bootcamp for faculty and support staff.
  • Focus on practical skills for technology integration in teaching.

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Main Results:

  • Faculty and staff gained essential skills in educational technology.
  • The bootcamp successfully addressed the need for multimedia integration training.
  • Participants improved their capacity to use technology in instruction.

Conclusions:

  • The Multimedia Bootcamp is an effective model for faculty development.
  • Libraries can play a key role in supporting instructional technology adoption.
  • Training initiatives are crucial for keeping pace with educational technology trends.