Twelve tips for using synchronous virtual classroom technologies in medical education

Resource type
Journal Article
Author/contributor
Title
Twelve tips for using synchronous virtual classroom technologies in medical education
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented transformations in medical education, with a shift from face-to-face learning activities to digital education. Virtual classroom technologies have played a pivotal role in supporting synchronous teaching activities; however, it can be extremely challenging for many educators to use virtual classrooms tools effectively. This article presents twelve tips based on best practices in educational design, learning theories, current research in online learning, and the authors’ personal experiences of designing online activities within medical education. The twelve tips aim to help medical educators use virtual classroom solutions more effectively to promote learner engagement and learning.
Publication
MedEdPublish
Volume
10
Issue
1
Date
2021
Journal Abbr
MedEdPublish
Language
en
ISSN
23127996
Accessed
15/03/2021, 21:14
Library Catalogue
DOI.org (Crossref)
Citation
Luke, K. (2021). Twelve tips for using synchronous virtual classroom technologies in medical education. MedEdPublish, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.15694/mep.2021.000066.1