Harnessing the power of technology & online networks to stay current as health profession educators

As health professional educators (HPEs) we are inundated with information, and a very small proportion is useful for learning and application in patient care decision-making. This can lead to individuals’ feeling overwhelmed and not being effective as experts in their area of work. Harnessing technology, we can create an effective system for information management, filtering out unwanted information, while being notified of the latest scientific articles specific to our area of expertise. Using cognitive load theory, we employ technology tools that can enable HPE stay current and informed.  

With the explosion of information, we need to belong in communities using the principles of Connectivism to amplify accurate information, while addressing misinformation. We propose the use of Zotero as a reference and citation manager, amplify searches for scientific information using Research Rabbit, and use Inoreader as a feed generator. This hands-on and interactive presentation is aimed at all levels of HPE (trainees, educators and faculty). 

Rounds Details

Best Practices in Education Rounds (BPER) are co-hosted by the Centre for Faculty Development, The Wilson Centre and the Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education.

Accreditation Details

Each BPER has been accredited for up to:

• 1 College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+ credits

• 1 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1 hours

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For more information about BPER and to register for the free event, please click here.