Using lecture capture: a qualitative study of nursing faculty's experience

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Nursing Education
• Qualitative Research

Background:

• Lecture capture technology is increasingly available in nursing schools.
• Faculty must develop new skills and make decisions regarding its use.

Purpose of the Study:

• To understand undergraduate nursing faculty's experiences with a new lecture capture system.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study using Kruger's systematic approach.
• Four focus groups with 14 undergraduate nursing faculty.
• Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed.

Main Results:

• Four themes emerged: faculty concerns about teaching role (2 themes) and student learning (2 themes).
• Faculty experienced stress adapting to the new technology.
• Conflicts arose between technology use and personal teaching values.

Conclusions:

• Faculty stress and value conflicts are significant in adopting lecture capture.
• Impact on student learning, attendance, and lecturing culture are critical considerations.
• Effective integration requires addressing faculty concerns and pedagogical alignment.