Internet skills of medical faculty and students: is there a difference?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The shift from a more didactic to student-centred pedagogical approach has led to the implementation of new information communication technology (ICT) innovations and curricula. Consequently, analysis of the digital competency of both faculty and students is of increasing importance. The aim of this research is to measure and compare the internet skills of medical school faculty and students and to investigate any potential skills gap between the two groups.

Methods

A survey of medical school faculty and students across three universities in Ireland was carried out using a validated instrument (Internet Skills Scale) measuring five internet skills (Operational, Information Navigation, Social, Creative and Mobile). Three focus groups comprising a total of fifteen s

SUBMITTER: O'Doherty D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6354327 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature