Perspectives on ICT applications in medical education

J.U Weerasinghe

doi:10.4038/sljbmi.v3i3.4926

Abstract

With computing technology becoming integrated into most of the appliances and devices and the development of networking, internet facilities and mobile technology, new concepts such as social networking and cloud computing have emerged. Some of these technological tools such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, RSS aggregators, mobile devices, open access archives and repositories have helped to make information seeking much more comprehensive and convenient (3).

Highlights

Out of the estimated world population of seven billion, about one third (2.2 billion) have become internet users by 2012 which comprises of 45% of Asians, 22% of Europeans and 11% of North Americans[1]
During the past five years, internet users in the developing world have overtaken those in developed countries[2]
The lead article in this issue explores the possibility of implementation of Learning Management Systems (LMS) courses as continuing medical education activities for physicians[5]

Summary

Introduction

Out of the estimated world population of seven billion, about one third (2.2 billion) have become internet users by 2012 which comprises of 45% of Asians, 22% of Europeans and 11% of North Americans[1]. During the past five years, internet users in the developing world have overtaken those in developed countries[2]. For most of us living in this digital age, seeking information at home or work has become part of our routine.

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