Webinar software: a tool for developing more effective lectures (online or in-person).

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Learning Technologies

Background:

• Traditional medical education methods may not fully engage all residents.
• The need for innovative approaches to foster critical thinking in medical training is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of online seminars (webinars) for enhancing medical residents' learning experience.
• To assess the role of webinars in fostering critical thinking skills among residents.

Main Methods:

• Developed and implemented 61 interactive webinars for medical residents between April 2012 and February 2013.
• Utilized a dynamic lecture format including clinical case presentations, interactive Q&A, and immediate feedback via personal devices.
• Incorporated work documents to complement learning objectives and content.

Main Results:

• Webinars facilitated the learning of scientific knowledge and the development of core medical competencies, including patient care and communication skills.
• Interactive Q&A and immediate feedback promoted active participation, reflection, and correction of conceptual errors.
• The method proved effective in exercising critical thinking, a crucial component of medical learning.

Conclusions:

• Interactive online seminars (webinars) offer a valuable modality for medical education.
• This approach enhances knowledge acquisition and skill development through active participation and immediate feedback.