Author(s):
Ambika K., Aswathy Devi MK
Email(s):
ambikasath@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/ijnmr.2026.22 
Address:
Ambika K.1, Aswathy Devi MK2
1Associate Professor and HOD, Dept. of Pediatric Nursing, JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
2Professor and Principal, Medical Surgical Nursing, JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 5,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Continuous faculty development is essential in enhancing the teaching-learning process in nursing education. Advanced educational techniques are required to engage today’s learners and improve educational outcomes. Nursing educators can use various digital platforms for training the students. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of FDP in enhancing the knowledge of advanced educational techniques and to assess the digital competence among nursing faculty. Methods: A quantitative study with a pre-experimental (one-group pretest-posttest) design was conducted among 40 nursing faculties from selected colleges. A validated structured knowledge questionnaire and digital competence scale was administered before and after a three-day FDP. The program included interactive sessions on advanced educational techniques such as Jigsaw learning strategy, flipped classrooms, simulation, project learning, concept mapping, gamification, various digital platforms and digital tools and techniques. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 14.2±3.1 and the post-test mean was 24.6±2.4. A paired t-test showed a statistically significant improvement in knowledge scores (p<0.001). The mean digital competence score was 26.8±5.5 and the post-test mean was 39.7±4.2. A paired t-test showed a statistically significant improvement in digital competence scores (p<0.001). Conclusion: Staff development programs are essential in enhancing teaching effectiveness, especially in rapidly evolving fields like nursing education. Results showed a statistically significant increase in knowledge scores and digital competence levels in post-intervention (p<0.001). The study concludes that targeted FDPs can substantially enhance faculty preparedness for modern educational challenges.
Cite this article:
Ambika K., Aswathy Devi MK. Faculty Development for the Digital Era: Evaluating the Impact of Structured Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Enhancing Innovative Teaching Learning Strategies and Digital Teaching Competency among nursing faculty at selected College of Nursing, Mysuru. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(3):103-7. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.22
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Ambika K., Aswathy Devi MK. Faculty Development for the Digital Era: Evaluating the Impact of Structured Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Enhancing Innovative Teaching Learning Strategies and Digital Teaching Competency among nursing faculty at selected College of Nursing, Mysuru. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(3):103-7. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.22 Available on: https://www.ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-5-3-2
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