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A Novel Web-Based Experiential Learning Platform for Medical Students (Learning Moment): Qualitative Study.
Alexander Y Sheng1, Andrew Chu2, Dea Biancarelli3,4
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States.
JMIR Medical Education
|October 19, 2018
Summary
Medical students using the Learning Moment tool enhanced their learning through memorization and reflection. This web-based platform facilitates knowledge sharing within a community of practice, optimizing experiential learning.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Experiential Learning Theory
- Web-based Educational Tools
Background:
- Experiential learning is vital for development, yet clinical settings often lack structured reflection.
- Kolb's experiential learning model emphasizes concrete experience, reflection, conceptualization, and experimentation.
- The Learning Moment tool was developed to address the gap in structured reflection and conceptualization in clinical environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate medical students' experiences with the novel Learning Moment web-based educational tool.
- To assess the tool's impact on the reflection and abstract conceptualization components of Kolb's learning cycle.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study using purposive sampling of medical students who utilized Learning Moment.
- Conducted 13 semistructured interviews (10 individual, 1 group) employing an ethnographic approach.
- Utilized general inductive methods for theme analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged regarding the impact of Learning Moment on student learning.
- Logging "learning moments" was found to enhance memorization.
- The tool improved learning through reflection and facilitated knowledge sharing in a community of practice.
Conclusions:
- Learning Moment was successfully integrated into the departmental educational infrastructure.
- Students reported enhanced memorization, improved reflection, and knowledge sharing as key benefits.
- The Learning Moment concept shows potential for scalability across various educational settings to optimize experiential learning.
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