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Faculty perceptions of teaching on television: one school's experience
D Billings1, J Durham, L Finke
1Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis 46202-5107.
Summary
Videoteleconferencing in nursing education is increasingly important for remote learners. Faculty perceive television teaching positively, but note the need for support, adjusted strategies, and more preparation time.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Videoteleconferencing is a growing method for distant nursing education.
- Key issues include teaching strategies, faculty workload, and support structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate faculty perceptions of videoteleconferencing in nursing education.
- To identify factors influencing faculty experiences with television teaching.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was used.
- A mailed questionnaire surveyed 17 faculty members about their television teaching experiences.
Main Results:
- Faculty generally had positive perceptions of television teaching.
- Support structures (reception site, administrative, peer) were crucial.
- Television teaching required additional preparation and changes in pedagogical strategies.
- Student-teacher interactions were impacted by the medium.
Conclusions:
- Findings inform the implementation and evaluation of videoteleconferencing in nursing education.
- Addressing faculty needs is vital for successful adoption and recruitment.