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ABSTRACT: Reframing Clinical Workplace Learning Using the Theory of Distributed Cognition

In medicine, knowledge is embodied and socially, temporally, spatially, and culturally distributed between actors and their environment. In addition, clinicians increasingly are using technology in their daily work to gain and share knowledge. Despite these characteristics, surprisingly few studies have incorporated the theory of distributed cognition (DCog), which emphasizes how

Posted on 29 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Building Learning Communities: Evolution of the Colleges at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Learning communities, which are an emerging trend in medical education, create a foundation for professional and academic development through the establishment of longitudinal relationships between students and faculty. In this article, the authors describe the robust learning community system at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, which encompasses wellness, career planning,

Posted on 29 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Social media use among patients and caregivers: a scoping review.

OBJECTIVE: To map the state of the existing literature evaluating the use of social media in patient and caregiver populations. DESIGN: Scoping review. DATA SOURCES: Medline, CENTRAL, ERIC, PubMed, CINAHL Plus Full Text, Academic Search Complete, Alt Health Watch, Health Source, Communication and Mass Media Complete, Web of Knowledge and ProQuest (2000-2012). STUDY SELECTION: Studies reporting primary

Posted on 29 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In #hcsmRnD, Education Technology, Manuscript, Patient Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

ABSTRACT: Social Media Use by Health Care Professionals and Trainees: A Scoping Review

PURPOSE:To conduct a scoping review of the literature on social media use by health care professionals and trainees.METHOD:The authors searched MEDLINE, CENTRAL, ERIC, PubMed, CINAHL Plus Full Text, Academic Search Complete, Alt Health Watch, Health Source, Communication and Mass Media Complete, Web of Knowledge, and ProQuest for studies published between

Posted on 29 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In #hcsmRnD, Abstract, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

RESOURCE: In Connectivism, No One Can Hear You Scream: a Guide to Understanding the MOOC Novice | Open Education | HYBRID PEDAGOGY

I’m not a Constructivist, Behaviourist, Cognitivist, or Connectivist. This is not a call for a return to an older theory. I’m a pragmatist, like many educators. I flirt outrageously with every theory that will have me. I’m ideologically promiscuous. I go with what works, and I am ruthless in weeding

Posted on 26 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Online Learning, Resources

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ABSTRACT: Reframing Clinical Workplace Learning Using the Theory of Distributed Cognition

ABSTRACT: Building Learning Communities: Evolution of the Colleges at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

RESOURCE: In Connectivism, No One Can Hear You Scream: a Guide to Understanding the MOOC Novice | Open Education | HYBRID PEDAGOGY

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