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ReachMD Interview: “Understanding Personal Learning Strategies in Medical Education”

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Lawrence Sherman as part of the ReachMD lifelong learning series produced in conjunction with the Alliance for CEhp. The interview is airing all this week on ReachMD (channel 167 on SiriusXM) and the podcast is available for download

Posted on 24 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Blog, Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education

RESOURCE: How natural language processing can help EHRs

Consider natural language processing (NLP), a technology that can produce readable summaries of chunks of text. Basic examples of NLP include social media, newspaper articles, and, as the Parliament of Canada and the European Union have done, translating governmental proceedings into all official languages. But this is just the tip

Posted on 23 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources

RESOURCE: How to be better at searching online?

Do you want to become better at searching online? The advice I give to my students is that it works just like with other skills: You need to practice more and more. The best way is to do this in an organized manner and that’s what “A Google A Day“, a

Posted on 22 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Resources

ABSTRACT: The role of ePortfolios in supporting continuing professional development in practice.

Abstract ePortfolios, based on models of reflective practice, are viewed as important tools in facilitating and supporting lifelong learning across the medical education continuum. MAINPORT, the ePortfolio designed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, supports the continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning of specialist physicians practicing

Posted on 22 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Resources

RESOURCE: 5 Potential Ways MOOCs Will Evolve

In order to understand where MOOCs are heading (at least taking a stab at guessing their future), it’s important to know what the stated goals are. In case you’re still new to MOOCs, here’s a helpful rundown of the guiding principles behind MOOCs: Aggregation. The whole point of a connectivist MOOC

Posted on 19 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Resources

RESOURCE: The Past, Present, And Future Of MOOCs

Here’s a fresh take on the hot topic of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). It’s a look at the past, present, and potential future of MOOCs. It extrapolates what the MOOC will be like in the future based on past data. I find it interesting to see the projections and

Posted on 19 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Resources

RESOURCE: Elsevier reveals new layout for Article of the Future

The Article of the Future project is Elsevier’s “never-ending quest to explore better ways to create and deliver the formal published record”. In the latest phase of this ‘quest’, the project team have worked with more than 150 researchers, authors, publishers and editors to come up with multiple prototypes for a new

Posted on 19 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Effective Use of Educational Technology in Medical Education (2007)

There is no doubt that educational technologies have enhanced teaching and learning in medical education. There is also no doubt that technologies will continue to evolve and become further integrated into all facets of our professional and personal settings. The medical education community must be able to assure itself that the information presented to medical students and

Posted on 15 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Manuscript, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Just enough, but not too much interactivity leads to better clinical skills performance after a computer assisted learning module.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Well-designed computer-assisted instruction (CAI) can potentially transform medical education. Yet little is known about whether specific design features such as direct manipulation of the content yield meaningful gains in clinical learning. We designed three versions of a multimedia module on the abdominal exam incorporating different types of interactivity. METHODS: As part of

Posted on 15 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Medical Education, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Beyond knowledge and skills: the use of a Delphi study to develop a technology-mediated teaching strategy

Background While there is evidence to suggest that teaching practices in clinical education should include activities that more accurately reflect the real world, many educators base their teaching on transmission models that encourage the rote learning of knowledge and technical skills. Technology-mediated instruction may facilitate the development of professional attributes that

Posted on 11 Apr 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Manuscript, Medical Education, Resources

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ReachMD Interview: “Understanding Personal Learning Strategies in Medical Education”

RESOURCE: How natural language processing can help EHRs

RESOURCE: How to be better at searching online?

ABSTRACT: The role of ePortfolios in supporting continuing professional development in practice.

RESOURCE: 5 Potential Ways MOOCs Will Evolve

RESOURCE: The Past, Present, And Future Of MOOCs

RESOURCE: Elsevier reveals new layout for Article of the Future

MANUSCRIPT: Effective Use of Educational Technology in Medical Education (2007)

ABSTRACT: Just enough, but not too much interactivity leads to better clinical skills performance after a computer assisted learning module.

MANUSCRIPT: Beyond knowledge and skills: the use of a Delphi study to develop a technology-mediated teaching strategy

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