Perspectives of Faculty and Students on Technology-Enhanced Learning at a Private Medical College: Implementation, Benefits, Challenges, and Factors Influencing Adoption of and Engagement with Lecturio in Medical and Nursing Education
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As technology-enhanced learning (TEL) has become essential in medical and health profession education, Batterjee Medical College implemented the Lecturio platform across its medicine and nursing programmes to enhance teaching effectiveness, student engagement, and learning flexibility. Limited evidence exists on how faculty and students adopt such platforms and discipline-specific differences regarding digital readiness and engagement in Middle Eastern institutions. This study evaluated the implementation of TEL, focusing on its impact, benefits, challenges, and factors influencing adoption and engagement. A cross-sectional survey and supplementary qualitative feedback were conducted among 200 students and 26 faculty members. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics; the qualitative feedback was examined thematically. Faculty reported high confidence in using Lecturio and valued its ease of use, with a rating of 4.1 out of 5; 92% of medicine and 100% of nursing faculty supported the comprehensive content, particularly the question bank (81%) and video lectures (65%). Students, especially those in the medicine programme with a top-performing cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4–5, favoured hybrid or online learning models and recognised Lecturio’s role in supporting clinical readiness and independent study (p < 0.001). The qualitative data revealed challenges, including limited alignment with existing curricula and workload concerns. Nursing students, despite higher usage, had greater difficulty adapting due to lower digital readiness. Faculty and students recommended improved content mapping, increased interactivity, and targeted training. Addressing curriculum alignment and technical gaps and providing structured faculty and student onboarding will maximise TEL’s long-term impact on health professions education.
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