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S Stewart1, M Sidebotham, D Davis
1Educational Development Centre, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand. sarahstewart07@gmail.com
International Nursing Review
|August 18, 2012
Summary
The Virtual International Day of the Midwife E-vent successfully expanded global learning and networking opportunities for midwives using social media. Participation grew significantly, demonstrating the potential of digital platforms in healthcare education.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Digital Health
- Professional Networking
Background:
- Initiated in 2009 by midwives interested in social media.
- Utilizes web conferencing for hourly presentations over 24 hours.
- Designed to engage global participants across all time zones.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the Virtual International Day of the Midwife E-vent.
- To highlight the use of social media for international learning and networking.
- To analyze participation trends over a three-year period.
Main Methods:
- Authors describe the e-vent's aims and organization.
- Analysis of participation data over three years.
- Leveraging social media platforms like Facebook for outreach.
Main Results:
- Significant growth in participation, from 5 to 50 attendees per session.
- Expansion of the organizing committee to an international team.
- Increased project reach through a dedicated Facebook page.
Conclusions:
- Social media projects like the E-vent offer valuable educational and networking opportunities.
- Potential to enhance access to educational materials for healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of virtual events in global professional development.
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