Let's Chalk About It: Introducing the TinyTalks Curriculum, a Paradigm for Short, Virtual Chalk Talks

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Adult Learning Theory
• E-learning

Background:

• Busy clinical environments necessitate flexible educational solutions.
• Adult learners often prefer concise, technology-enhanced learning experiences.
• Existing e-learning in medical education faces challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the TinyTalks paradigm and curriculum for medical education.
• To address the need for learner-specific, technology-enhanced educational opportunities.
• To provide a flexible learning resource for trainees.

Main Methods:

• Developed the TinyTalks paradigm based on e-learning literature and adult learning principles.
• Established 3 core rules for TinyTalks videos: categorization, <7-minute duration on one screen, and hook-frame-delivery model.
• Utilized Kern's 6-step curriculum development model for implementation.

Main Results:

• Created the TinyTalks curriculum: an online repository of short, chalk talk-style videos.
• Videos are developed by interdisciplinary health professionals for trainees.
• The curriculum supports just-in-time learning, flipped classrooms, and self-study.

Conclusions:

• The TinyTalks paradigm offers an effective educational strategy for medical education.
• It accommodates the needs of both learners and educators.
• Future steps include content expansion and efficacy evaluation.