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- Title
Design and First Impressions of a Small Private Online Course in Clinical Workplace Learning: Questionnaire and Interview Study.
- Authors
Hamoen, Esther C; De Jong, Peter G. M.; Van Blankenstein, Floris M.; J Reinders, Marlies E.
- Abstract
Background: Clinical workplace learning takes place in a dynamic and complex learning environment that is designated as a site for patient care and education. Challenges in clinical training can be overcome by implementing blended learning, as it offers flexible learning programs suitable for student-centered learning, web-based collaboration, and peer learning. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the Small Private Online Course (SPOC) by interns’ first impressions and satisfaction measures (N=20) on using the SPOC. This study describes the design process of a SPOC from a theoretical and practical perspective and how it has been integrated into a clinical internship in internal medicine. Methods: The design of the SPOC was based on general theoretical principles that learning should be constructive, contextual, collaborative, and self-regulated, and the self-determination theory to stimulate intrinsic motivation. Interns’ impressions and level of satisfaction were evaluated with a web-based questionnaire and group interview. Results: Interns thought the web-based learning environment to be a useful and accessible alternative to improve knowledge and skills. Peer learning and web-based collaboration through peer interaction was perceived as less effective, as student feedback was felt inferior to teacher feedback. The interns would prefer more flexibility within the course, which could improve self-regulated learning and autonomy. Conclusions: The evaluation shows that the SPOC is a useful and accessible addition to the clinical learning environment, providing an alternative opportunity to improve knowledge and skills. Further research is needed to improve web-based collaboration and interaction in our course.
- Subjects
ONLINE education; WORK environment; CLASSROOM environment; PATIENT care; MEDICAL education
- Publication
JMIR Medical Education, 2022, Vol 8, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
2369-3762
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2196/29624