E-Learning & Technology

This column aims to provide insight and practical information on the impact of e-learning on CME/CPD and the latest trends in technology available to enhance the online learning experience.

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2022-Winter E-Learning & Technology

Case Study in Blended Learning at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Continuous Professional Learning Office (CPL)

Since 2018, CPL (the CME/CPD office of the school of medicine at University of New Mexico), has offered the majority of its faculty development-in-education workshops (CME courses) in a blended format.  Topics include:

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2021-Summer E-Learning & Technology

Technology-Enhanced CPD After 1.5 Years of the COVID-19 Crisis: Where are We Now?

It has been 1.5 years since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was recognized in China, and over a year since the first American COVID case was reported on January 20, 2020. It has been a time of crisis, changes, and innovation—especially in technology-enhanced CPD.

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2021-Spring E-Learning & Technology

The Virtual Longitudinal Curriculum Model

For this first article in E-learning and Technology, I will focus solely on a discussion of the longitudinal curriculum/conference model.  As we were discussing the reasoning for the longitudinal delivery format, Morag Paton, a member of our workgroup, framed the key question: Can we put the “continuing” back into continuing professional development in the context of a traditional annual meeting? This is, indeed, a big question. 

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2021-Winter E-Learning & Technology

Book review: Justin Reich, Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education

By Vjekoslav Hlede, PhD This column aims to highlight the rapid changes occurring in E-learning methods, approaches and challenges, as well as its supportive technology, and how these will impact medical education. We have all heard those big promises about technology that will improve education and CME/CPD for good. Most of us were thinking, “Hmm, […]

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