IAMSE 2021-Plenary Session: Top 10 Ways an Instructional Designer Can Help You Define the New Normal.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Instructional Design
• Health Sciences

Background:

• Healthcare professionals face escalating demands: information overload, complex systems, and evolving patient needs.
• The COVID-19 pandemic intensified challenges for medical educators, necessitating rapid adaptation of coursework and clinical training.
• Traditional educational approaches are strained by the convergence of technological advancements and the evolving healthcare landscape.

Discussion:

• Instructional designers bridge the gap between learning science and practical application in health sciences.
• Their expertise in instructional design, learning theory, and technology is crucial for developing effective educational strategies.
• Addressing the "new normal" requires innovative approaches to training and professional development in healthcare.

Key Insights:

• Dr. Atsusi "2c" Hirumi presented 10 strategies for instructional designers to support health science educators.
• These strategies leverage experience from diverse industries (medical, aviation, sports) and educational levels (K-12, higher education).
• Focus is on unlocking the potential of current challenges to enhance learning experiences.

Outlook:

• Integrating instructional design principles can transform health science education.
• Future training must be adaptable, technology-enhanced, and grounded in learning research.
• Collaboration between educators and instructional designers is key to meeting future healthcare workforce needs.