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Can ‘Nudges’ Transform Learning and Behavior Change?

I was thrilled this morning to listen to the latest NPR TED Radio Hour podcast entitled "What Is A Nudge?" As a bit of background, I came across Rich Thaler's book, "Nudge" more than 5 years ago and it was likely the most important book I have ever read. Not only

Posted on 1 Jul 2016
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Blog, Learning Models & Theory

MANUSCRIPT: Point of care information services: a platform for self-directed continuing medical education for front line decision makers

The structure and aim of continuing medical education (CME) is shifting from the passive transmission of knowledge to a competency-based model focused on professional development. Self-directed learning is emerging as the foremost educational method for advancing competency-based CME. In a field marked by the constant expansion of knowledge, self-directed learning

Posted on 6 May 2016
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Resources

ABSTRACT: FOAMSearch.net: A custom search engine for emergency medicine and critical care

The number of online resources read by and pertinent to clinicians has increased dramatically. However, most healthcare professionals still use mainstream search engines as their primary port of entry to the resources on the Internet. These search engines use algorithms that do not make it easy to find clinician-oriented resources.

Posted on 6 May 2016
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

MANUSCRIPT: Moving Knowledge Acquisition From the Lecture Hall to the Student Home: A Prospective Intervention Study

BACKGROUND: Podcasts are popular with medical students, but the impact of podcast use on learning outcomes in undergraduate medical education has not been studied in detail. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to assess the impact of podcasts accompanied by quiz questions and lecture attendance on short- and medium-term knowledge retention. METHODS: Students enrolled for a cardio-respiratory

Posted on 6 May 2016
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Manuscript, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Is there a need for a specific educational scholarship for using e-learning in medical education?

We propose the need for a specific educational scholarship when using e-learning in medical education. Effective e-learning has additional factors that require specific critical attention, including the design and delivery of e-learning. An important aspect is the recognition that e-learning is a complex intervention, with several interconnecting components that have

Posted on 6 May 2016
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Medical Education, Resources

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Can ‘Nudges’ Transform Learning and Behavior Change?

MANUSCRIPT: Point of care information services: a platform for self-directed continuing medical education for front line decision makers

MANUSCRIPT: Moving Knowledge Acquisition From the Lecture Hall to the Student Home: A Prospective Intervention Study

ABSTRACT: Is there a need for a specific educational scholarship for using e-learning in medical education?

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