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  • Digital Learning Environments
  • Collaborative Learning Strategies

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  • Medical curricula are shifting towards small group learning, necessitating effective information technology support.
  • Exploring the role of university-supported and external social media in undergraduate medical education is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how social media platforms can support collaborative small group work in a new undergraduate medical curriculum.
  • To assess student perceptions and usage patterns of various digital tools.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a curation platform (Scoop.it) and a wiki within a virtual learning environment for Case-Based Learning.
  • Utilized student surveys and software user metrics to evaluate tool adoption and perceptions.
  • Allowed the use of external social media, such as Facebook, without restriction.

Main Results:

  • Most student groups primarily used Facebook for communication and document sharing.
  • Barriers were observed in the adoption of the wiki and curation platform, despite some groups utilizing them extensively.
  • Staff engagement with the digital platforms was variable, impacting their integration into the curriculum.

Conclusions:

  • Effective integration of digital tools for collaborative learning requires comprehensive training and ongoing support for both students and staff.
  • These platforms can enhance digital literacy, critical appraisal skills, and awareness of societal health issues.
  • Flexible adoption of tools, including external social media, can support collaborative learning in medical education.