Online learning in health professions education. Part 2: Tools and practical application: AMEE Guide No. 163

Ken Masters*, Raquel Correia, Kataryna Nemethy, Jennifer Benjamin, Tamara Carver, Heather MacNeill

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Abstract

Part 1 of the AMEE Guide Online learning in health professions education focused on foundational concepts such as theory, methods, and instructional design in online learning. Part 2 builds upon Part 1, introducing technology tools and applications of these foundational concepts by exploring the various levels (from beginner to advanced) of utilisation, while describing how their usage can transform Health Professions Education. This Part covers Learning Management Systems, infographics, podcasting, videos, websites, social media, online discussion forums, simulation, virtual patients, extended and virtual reality. Intertwined are other topics, such as online small group teaching, game-based learning, FOAM, online social and collaboration learning, and virtual care teaching. We end by discussing digital scholarship and emerging technologies. Combined with Part 1, the overall aim of Part 2 is to produce a comprehensive overview to help guide effective use online learning in Health Professions Education.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-16
Number of pages16
JournalMedical Teacher
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 23 2023

Keywords

  • Online learning
  • distance learning
  • educational technologies
  • instructional technologies
  • online education

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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