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Issues in the adoption of a new educational technology
1Intelligent Images Inc, San Diego, CA 92121.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|September 1, 1987
Summary
Interactive laser videodiscs offer significant potential for health care education due to their large data capacity and quick access. However, widespread adoption faces challenges including cost, quality concerns, and resistance to integrating new educational technologies.
Area of Science:
- Health care education technology
- Medical informatics
- Educational media
Background:
- Interactive laser videodisc technology presents a novel approach to health care education.
- This technology offers substantial data storage and rapid information retrieval capabilities.
- The integration of new technologies in medical education is an ongoing area of development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential role of interactive laser videodisc technology in health care education.
- To identify and categorize the barriers hindering the acceptance and implementation of this technology in medical training.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the capabilities of interactive laser videodisc systems.
- Identification and classification of barriers to technology adoption in health care education.
Main Results:
- Interactive laser videodiscs possess significant potential for enhancing health care education.
- Key barriers to adoption include financial costs, quality assurance issues, and organizational resistance to change.
Conclusions:
- Overcoming barriers related to cost, quality, and resistance to change is crucial for realizing the potential of interactive laser videodiscs in health care education.
- Strategic implementation planning is necessary to facilitate the integration of advanced educational technologies in the medical field.