An interprofessional core elective module on the scholarly presentation of projects: implementation in an online...

Area of Science:

• Health Professions Education
• Interprofessional Learning
• Digital Pedagogy

Background:

• Bachelor of Health Care program integrates professional training and study.
• Increased student work hours and shift to digital formats necessitated flexible online educational concepts.
• Blended learning and a competency model informed the digital strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To exemplify and discuss a digital interprofessional teaching module for a bachelor's program.
• To evaluate the suitability of a blended-learning strategy for online interprofessional education.
• To assess the effectiveness of a digital academic poster presentation module.

Main Methods:

• Implemented a blended-learning strategy with "kick-off", "self-directed learning", and "online seminar" phases.
• Utilized screencasts for self-paced learning and embedded assignments.
• Facilitated synchronous exchange in interprofessional small groups.

Main Results:

• The interprofessional module was successfully implemented digitally.
• Screencasts supported individualized learning during the self-directed phase.
• Synchronous online group work and digital poster presentations enhanced learner activation and perceived competence.

Conclusions:

• Digital blended learning is effective for interprofessional health care education.
• Virtual small group workspaces are crucial for synchronous learning activation.
• Practical application of competencies via poster presentations ensures learning success.