Optimizing e-Learning in CPD: Preferences and Perceptions of Health Professionals

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions (09/12/24) Samuel, Anita; Cervero, Ronald M.; King, Beth; et al.

To increase e-learners' satisfaction and learning experience, content relevance, expert creation, and authentic examples all play important roles, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by the Center for Health Professions Education at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Md., also highlights the importance of instructional methods that fit the needs of adult learners. The study included six, stand-alone, self-paced modules for health professionals on education and leadership. The modules were evaluated with a survey that included six Likert scale questions and two open-ended questions. The data show that all of the participants indicated the modules' content was helpful and meshed with their states learning objectives, and most said that readings and videos helped to increase their knowledge of a particular topic, with quizzes reinforcing their understanding of the content. The qualitative data collected yielded four themes in the study: pedagogical strategies, technology issues, feedback and interaction, and transfer of learning.

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