Leading synchronous virtual teaching sessions.
Chloë E Nunneley1, Michael Fishman1,2, Kathryn M Sundheim1,2
1Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The Clinical Teacher
|October 16, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated online education, necessitating guidance for health professional educators. This framework aids in planning and delivering effective virtual teaching for optimal student engagement and learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Learning
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to online education in health professions.
- Traditional clinical teaching methods, like grand rounds and case conferences, have moved online.
- Educators require guidance on synchronous virtual teaching technologies and theories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a framework for health professional educators to plan, develop, and deliver effective virtual teaching sessions.
- To optimize student engagement in online learning environments.
- To ensure meaningful learning outcomes in digital clinical education.
Main Methods:
- Development of a practical framework for synchronous virtual teaching.
- Focus on educational technology and learning theories.
- Guidance for session planning, content development, and delivery.
Main Results:
- A structured approach to virtual teaching is presented.
- Strategies to enhance student engagement are outlined.
- Methods to achieve meaningful learning outcomes are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Effective virtual teaching requires careful planning and pedagogical consideration.
- The proposed framework supports educators in navigating the challenges of digital clinical education.
- Optimizing synchronous virtual teaching is crucial for continued health professional development.
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