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Blended learning supported by digital technology and competency-based medical education: a case study of the social medicine course at the Universidad de los Andes, Colombia.

Authors :
Trujillo Maza, Elena
Gómez Lozano, María
Cardozo Alarcón, Andrés
Moreno Zuluaga, Lorena
Gamba Fadul, Mariana
Source :
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education; 8/15/2016, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-13, 13p, 3 Charts, 6 Graphs
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Blended courses supported by digital technology (bLearning) and competency-based medical education can be found in different university curricular reform initiatives around the world. Today, it is essential to implement new technologies and teaching methods that are flexible and encourage students to acquire the necessary professional skills. This article describes how using the bLearning format transformed the Social Medicine course for second-year medical students at Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), particularly their ability to achieve target competencies. A qualitative case study was carried out to explore the curriculum structure, training and skills, educational model and learning environments used during the course. We discuss the methods used, the results achieved, and the challenges encountered during the implementation process. Findings show that bLearning both facilitated the transformation of the course design and promoted flexibility and autonomy in students' learning process. Additionally, the new format facilitated the development of various competencies including: cognitive, technical and procedural, integrative and communicative, reflection, and professional ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23659440
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117419498
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-016-0027-9