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1Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Center for Drug Evaluation and Safety, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 3, 2020
Summary
This study explores using student-generated memes in pharmacy education. While innovative, educators should carefully consider the challenges and evaluation methods for these informal learning tools.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Social Media in Education
- Pharmacy Education
Background:
- Memes are digital content shared online, often with text.
- Younger learners increasingly use social media for information.
- Educational use of memes, especially in pharmacy, is underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the concept of memes in an educational context.
- Describe a pilot assignment using student-generated memes in a pharmacy course.
- Discuss experiences and lessons learned for incorporating informal communication tools.
Main Methods:
- A pharmacy course incorporated a student-generated meme assignment.
- Qualitative discussion of experiences and lessons learned.
- Exploration of challenges in evaluating meme-based assignments.
Main Results:
- The assignment provided a novel approach to student engagement.
- Challenges were identified in assessing educational value and appropriateness.
- The commentary highlights the need for careful implementation and evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Student-generated memes offer a potential, yet challenging, educational tool.
- Further research is needed on effective integration and assessment strategies.
- Caution is advised when using informal digital content in academic settings.
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