Pilot Implementation and Evaluation of a Mobile-Based Educational Application to Enhance E-Learning Skills in Faculty Members

Background: E-learning has become an essential element of modern education, significantly enhancing instructional effectiveness. Empowering faculty members through structured e-learning programs is vital for improving their teaching skills, particularly in medical education, where flexibility and digital literacy are increasingly important. Objectives: This study aimed to implement and evaluate a mobile-based educational program and a specialized e-learning empowerment course for faculty members, focusing on professional development in digital instruction and medical education. Methods: This quasi-experimental study, employing a design and development approach focused on educational tool creation and pilot evaluation, followed a systematic process. It began with a review of the literature and expert consultations to identify the educational and technical needs of faculty members. A needs assessment questionnaire was administered to ۳۰ purposively selected faculty members. Using the ASSURE instructional design model, the application—including platform design and programming—was developed. A pilot version was tested for two weeks on another group of ۳۰ faculty members. Feedback was collected, and iterative improvements were made. Data were analyzed using SPSS, focusing on user satisfaction and learning outcomes. Results: Faculty members showed moderate familiarity with instructional design models and limited knowledge of content authoring tools. The participants achieved an average score of ۹.۸ out of ۱۲ and reported high satisfaction with usability, content quality, and functionality. Conclusion: The study effectively identified faculty development needs and integrated them into a tailored mobile application. The pilot evaluation indicated high satisfaction and educational impact, offering a promising model for developing future digital tools to support faculty empowerment in higher education.

کلیدواژه ها:

E-Learning ، Faculty members ، Application ، Empowerment Course ، ASSURE Model