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Educational Technology Adoption in Medical Education: A Study at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

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A recent study at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences in Iran has shed light on the frequency and acceptance of educational technology among faculty members in medical education. The research aimed to determine how often and effectively faculty used educational technology as a teaching tool and to identify the challenges related to online learning. The study found that 86.33% of faculty members have integrated new educational technologies into their instruction, with wearable technology being the least used (1.44%) and mobile apps being the most common (53.96%).

Key Takeaways:

  • The study revealed that 86.33% of faculty members at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences have incorporated new educational technologies into their instruction.
  • Wearable technology was found to be the least used educational technology, with only 1.44% of faculty members using it for instruction.
  • Mobile apps were the most commonly used educational technology, used by 53.96% of faculty members.
  • The majority of new educational technologies (47.48%) were used for theoretical instruction.
  • The study concluded that creating a systematic plan for the implementation of educational technology can benefit faculty, students, and academic institutions.
  • The research highlights the importance of investigating how educational technologies are currently being used and creating a plan for their successful implementation.

Statistics:

  • 86.33% of faculty members have integrated new educational technologies into their instruction.
  • 1.44% of faculty members use wearable technology for instruction.
  • 53.96% of faculty members use mobile apps for instruction.
  • 47.48% of new educational technologies are used for theoretical instruction.
  • 139 faculty members were chosen by stratified random sampling from each particular school.
  • The study was conducted between early February and early May 2023.
  • The research instrument was a questionnaire divided into four sections.
  • The study utilized a multiple linear regression model to analyze the relationship between demographic variables and outcomes.

Sources:

  • The frequency and acceptance of educational technology as a learning tool among faculty members. Journal of Medical Education Development, 2025,18(1):132-139. (Journal of Medical Education Development - http://www.zums.ac.ir/edujournal/index.php?slc_lang=en&sid=1).
  • Researchers from Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Discuss Findings in Medical Education (The frequency and acceptance of educational technology as a learning tool among faculty members). Education Letter. May 14, 2025; p 534.
  • NewsRx. Researchers from Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Discuss Findings in Medical Education (The frequency and acceptance of educational technology as a learning tool among faculty members).

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