Social interaction and participation: formative evaluation of online CME modules

The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
Jianfei GuanLouanne Keenan

Abstract

This exploratory study examines Canadian physicians' participation in online social activities and learning discussions, perceptions of online social closeness, barriers and motivators to participation, and perceptions of the impact of course duration and face-to-face meetings on learning. Formative evaluations were administrated to physicians participating in two online continuing medical education (CME) courses. Responses were recorded and calculated by the Blackboard Learning System. Content analysis was used to categorize comments and identify influencing factors. Online postings were counted to measure participation in the learning activities. The participation rate of 158 physicians and 10 facilitators in online social activities was very low. Forty-five percent of responding participants reported that more time for discussion would help them learn more; 62% stated that the initial face-to-face meeting helped improve online social relations and increase peer interactions online. Thirty-five percent of respondents reported participating in online social activities, while 29% had no time to do so, and 18% were not interested in doing so. Thirty-five percent felt closer or more connected to their peers after two discussion s...Continue Reading

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