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Project-based faculty development for e-learning
Rashmi Vyas1, Minnie Faith1, Dhayakani Selvakumar1
1Medical Education Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Clinical Teacher
|January 19, 2016
Summary
This workshop trained medical faculty in India to use e-learning for educational reform. While implementation faced resource challenges, faculty successfully adapted, highlighting the need for training and support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- An advanced e-learning workshop was conducted for medical faculty in India.
- E-learning is crucial for modernizing medical education and keeping faculty updated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the design and evaluation of a project-based faculty development program.
- To develop faculty members as educators and peer trainers in e-learning for educational reform.
Main Methods:
- A 2-day workshop involved 29 participants developing 13 e-learning projects.
- Evaluation included end-of-workshop feedback and year-long telephone interviews.
- Qualitative data underwent content analysis.
Main Results:
- Participants reported motivation and recognized the value of e-learning.
- Most implemented projects (10/13) faced resource and administrative challenges, which were overcome.
- Hands-on project design and peer training enhanced e-learning implementation.
Conclusions:
- Designing feasible e-learning projects and gaining practical experience improves implementation.
- Successful e-learning integration requires faculty training, ongoing support, and infrastructure.
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