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Preparing allied health faculty to use and develop computer-assisted instruction.

M F Whiteside1, J A Whiteside

  • 1Office of Educational Development, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205.

Journal of Allied Health
|August 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This study shows allied health educators can become computer literate and skilled in developing computer-assisted instruction (CAI) through faculty development. The project enhanced their ability to evaluate and create quality educational software.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Allied Health Professions
  • Computer Science Education

Background:

  • Microcomputers offer significant potential as educational tools in allied health.
  • Effective integration requires educators to develop computer-assisted instruction (CAI) skills.
  • A gap exists in faculty expertise regarding educational technology adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on a faculty development project focused on enhancing allied health educators' computer literacy.
  • To equip participants with skills to evaluate and author quality computer-assisted instruction (CAI) materials.
  • To establish a model for widespread adoption of microcomputers in allied health education.

Main Methods:

  • A faculty development project involving hands-on workshops and individualized guidance.

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  • Instruction led by a specialist in educational microcomputer applications.
  • Assessment of participants' knowledge and attitudes via self-report questionnaires and author observation.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants acquired fundamental computer literacy.
    • Faculty learned to critically assess educational software quality.
    • Participants developed skills in designing their own CAI packages.
    • A measurable positive shift in participants' knowledge and attitudes toward microcomputers was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The faculty development project successfully improved allied health educators' computer literacy and CAI design skills.
    • The project provides a replicable model for integrating microcomputers into allied health curricula.
    • Empowering educators with these skills is crucial for effective computer-assisted instruction.