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MANUSCRIPT: Learning styles and preferences for live and distance education: an example of a specialisation course in epidemiology

Background Distance learning through the internet is increasingly popular in higher education. However, it is unknown how participants in epidemiology courses value live vs. distance education. Methods All participants of a 5-day specialisation course in epidemiology were asked to keep a diary on the number of hours they spent on course activities (both

Posted on 5 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Medical Education, Online Learning, Resources

ABSTRACT: Harnessing social media for health promotion and behavior change

Rapid and innovative advances in participative Internet communications, referred to as "social media," offer opportunities for modifying health behavior. Social media let users choose to be either anonymous or identified. People of all demographics are adopting these technologies whether on their computers or through mobile devices, and they are increasingly

Posted on 3 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In #hcsmRnD, Abstract, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education, Uncategorized

ABSTRACT: Using social media to create a professional network between physician-trainees and the american society of nephrology

Twitter is the fastest growing social media network. It offers participants the ability to network with other individuals. Medical societies are interested in helping individuals network to boost recruitment, encourage collaboration, and assist in job placement. We hypothesized that the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) successfully used Twitter to create

Posted on 3 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In #hcsmRnD, Abstract, Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

ABSTRACT: ‘Uncrunching’ time: medical schools’ use of social media for faculty development.

Purpose: The difficulty of attracting attendance for in-person events is a problem common to all faculty development efforts. Social media holds the potential to disseminate information asynchronously while building a community through quick, easy-to-use formats. The authors sought to document creative uses of social media for faculty development in academic

Posted on 3 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In #hcsmRnD, Abstract, Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

What is the Tin Can API & What Does it Mean for e-Learning? |

The Tin Can Basics Also known as the next generation of SCORM, Tin Can tracks and records learning experiences anywhere and from multiple devices. The Tin Can API is a whole new way to track learner experiences that “records activities and delivers data that is quantifiable, sharable and trackable,” according to

Posted on 2 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Online Learning, Resources

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