Educational technology enhanced interprofessional E-learning for engaging cross-institutional and cross-border...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Professions Education
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Higher education institutions are adopting innovative pedagogies for online interprofessional education post-COVID-19.
• Evaluating technology-enhanced e-learning is crucial for diverse undergraduate healthcare students.
• Focus on student engagement with interprofessional learning and diversity in online settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effectiveness of technology-enhanced e-learning modules.
• To evaluate interprofessional learning and diversity among undergraduate healthcare students.
• To explore the impact of innovative educational technology on student engagement.

Main Methods:

• Mixed-methods study with pre- and post-test evaluations and focus group interviews.
• Intervention involved integrating virtual reality 360 and gamification into e-learning modules.
• Validated scales (Interprofessional Attitudes Scale, Online Student Engagement Scale) and content analysis were used.

Main Results:

• Statistically significant improvements in interprofessional attitude, diversity and ethics, and student engagement were observed.
• A positive correlation was found between student engagement and interprofessional attitude.
• Qualitative analysis revealed themes of cultural diversity recognition, interprofessional skill acquisition, and active learning engagement.

Conclusions:

• Technology-enhanced e-learning modules effectively improved interprofessional attitudes and engagement in online learning environments.
• Healthcare educators should integrate educational technology to foster interprofessional learning.
• Findings support the use of innovative digital tools for diverse student populations in higher education.