Nursing faculty development program for digital teaching competence

Abstract

Background Nursing faculties need to develop digital competencies to effectively use information, communication, and technology-based nursing education. Purpose The study aimed to develop and apply a theory-guided faculty development program on digital teaching competencies. Methods A faculty development program was developed. Between March and April 2020, three five-hour web workshops participated by ninety-three faculty members were held. The program was assessed via mixed methods, combining satisfaction surveys post-workshop with content analysis of open-ended questionnaires to gauge participant evaluation of program content and learning experience. Results Participants were highly satisfied with the program contents and their opportunity for integrating digital technology into education and improving faculty proficiency in digital teaching technology. Conclusions The program provides faculties with the self-confidence and essential skills to teach students using information, communication, and technology-based nursing education by enhancing their digital teaching competencies. It is critical to integrate both digital proficiency and nursing practice education.