Application of Web 2.0 Technologies in Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Medical Education

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OPEN ACCESSDecember 13, 2012Application of Web 2.0 Technologies in Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Medical Education Misa Mi, BA, PhD, MT, MLS, Jill Stefaniak, MTD, CPLP, Will Solomonson, BA, MA, PhD Misa Mi, BA, PhD, MT, MLS Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Jill Stefaniak, MTD, CPLP University of Oakland Google Scholar More articles by this author , Will Solomonson, BA, MA, PhD University of Oakland Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9290 SectionsAbout ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractAbstractEmerging technologies such as social media networks have become more and more popular with the general public, especially for learners of the millennial generation. This multimedia training module is designed to help faculty identify and learn different ways of using emerging technologies to create learning experiences to enrich existing curricula in medical education. This resource includes an instructor's guide, a didactic PowerPoint presentation, a group activity worksheet with scenarios, an evaluation form, a list of resources for instructors, and a bibliography. This resource develops medical educators' knowledge of emerging technologies and equips them with the tools, techniques, and strategies in overcoming challenges in teaching learners of the millennial generation. Educational Objectives By the end of this resource, learners will be able to: Describe key functions and features of emerging technologies.Recognize popular emerging technologies used in medical education.Identify creative applications of these technologies in creating course-integrated learning activities to promote active learning of learners of the millennial generation.Apply the technologies to create instructional strategies to promote active learning. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: Group Activity Worksheet with Scenarios and Examples of Strategies.doc Instructional Strategies for Active Learning.doc Instructor Guide.docx Instructor Manual.ppt PowerPoint Presentation Slides.ppt Teaching Resources.doc Training Session Evaluation Sheet.doc To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download editor’s noteThis publication may contain technology or a display format that is no longer in use. Copyright & Permissions© 2012 Mi et al. This is an open-access publication distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license.KeywordsMillennial GenerationEnhanceeHealthBlogsWeb 2.0 TechnologiesWikisSocial MediaTechnology Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Prior Presentations Mi M, Stefaniak J, Solomonson W. Application of Web 2.0 Technologies in Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Medical Education. Workshop presented at: the Association of American Medical Colleges Central Group on Educational Affairs Meeting; March 29–31, 2012; St. Louis, MO. Loading ...