A total of 133 out of 1,409 potential participants completed the survey, for a response rate of 9.4%. In February 2012, a cross-sectional survey of the perceived faculty development needs ofĪcademicians in the health sciences unit of a Canadian university was conducted using an online assessment tool. Hence, the aim of this study was to explore the extent to which factors such as discipline, rank, gender, education, and years as an academician impact on perceived needs for faculty development. Critical to providing current and relevant professional development activities is an awareness of the needs of academicians, including common as well as discipline-specific needs. Therefore, it is imperative that the individual faculty development units assume new mandates to meet faculty development needs for stakeholders across these disciplines. Identify and appraise alternatives to standard presentation software that may aid the learning experience DECLARATION OF INTEREST NoneĪn increasing number of institutions of higher education are clustering their health sciences schools into a common unit.Identify and appraise potential technology that may enhance the use of PowerPoint in educational settings.Consider the role of information communication technology in teaching and learning.The potential pedagogical benefits and practical limitations of these technologies are considered, and strategies are highlighted to maximise the impact of PowerPoint where it is the software of choice. It identifies and appraises technology that can be used with or instead of PowerPoint to best facilitate deep learning. This article considers the role of technology in teaching and learning, identifying underlying assumptions that are often made. It is helpful that educators are aware of these new presentation options and their pros and cons, including any financial implications and issues of data protection. These may confer some advantages, but they also have potential drawbacks. The use of PowerPoint has become nearly ubiquitous in medical education and continuing professional development however, many alternatives are emerging that can be used in its place.
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