Perceptions and behaviors of learner engagement with virtual educational platforms

Dickinson, Karen J.; Graviss, Edward A.; Nguyen, Duc T.; Awad, Michael M.; Olasky, Jaisa; Tan, Si Hui; Winer, Joshua H.; Pei, Kevin Y.

doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.02.043

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“… 44 Some students may require a higher level of cognitive load to stay focused during virtual education, challenging educators to utilize innovative teaching methods to increase and maintain learner engagement in the virtual setting. 45 , 46 …”

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A Comparison Between In-Person and Virtual Communication Skills OSCE for Medical Students

Choi,

Murtha,

Morrison

et al. 2024

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

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Objectives This study investigates the effectiveness of a virtual format of an advanced communication skills observed structured clinical examination (OSCE) for senior medical students in comparison to an in-person format. The study also examines the emotional support students experience in the virtual setting. Our analysis was based on quantitative data collected through objective checklists and post-OSCE survey results. Methods The virtual OSCE was a revision of an earlier in-person formative advanced communication skills OSCE for fourth-year medical students. Student performances were assessed by self and peers using objective checklists—the modified Master Interview Rating Scale (mMIRS) and Communication Behavior Checklist (CBC). The mMIRS measured interview process such as avoiding jargon and demonstrating empathy. The CBC examined interview content which included tasks specific to the content of the case. The OSCE was followed by a faculty-led debrief and quantitative survey. The virtual OSCE was conducted in 2021, and the results of the checklists and survey were compared with those collected from two earlier in-person OSCEs. Results Eighty-three students participated in the virtual OSCE. There was no difference in mMIRS scores between the virtual and in-person OSCE. Overall CBC scores were lower in the virtual OSCE compared to in-person ( p < 0.05). Sixty-seven out of 83 (80.7%) students completed the post-OSCE survey. There were no differences between the virtual and in-person OSCE in terms of educational value, whether the OSCE would change the way participants talk to patients, and preparedness to have serious conversations with patients. All respondents somewhat or strongly agreed with feeling emotionally supported during the virtual OSCE. Conclusion The virtual format was a suitable alternative to an in-person, formative, advanced communication skills OSCE for medical students. The virtual OSCE was educationally effective and was met with student satisfaction and a sense of emotional support. Future virtual iterations must ensure adequate instruction on interview content.

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A Comparison Between In-Person and Virtual Communication Skills OSCE for Medical Students

Choi,

Murtha,

Morrison

et al. 2024

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

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“…In theory, these benefits can be associated with increased attendance to virtual educational content. However, one disadvantage of the virtual approaches is that overall learner engagement may suffer, as it allows the learner to participate in multitasking of other activities [ 79 ]. Additional tools might be developed to mitigate this concern, especially with increasing assessment and knowledge of the problem of poor engagement trends [ 80 ].…”

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The silver lining of the pandemic in surgical education: virtual surgical education and recommendations for best practices

et al. 2023

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Virtual education is an evolving field within the realm of surgical training. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the application of virtual technologies in surgical education has undergone significant exploration and advancement. While originally developed to supplement in-person curricula for the development of clinical decision-making, virtual surgical education has expanded into the realms of clinical decision-making, surgical, and non-surgical skills acquisition. This manuscript aims to discuss the various applications of virtual surgical education as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with each education modality, while offering recommendations on best practices and future directions.

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“…The virtual work model is increasingly gaining acceptance among many organizations across the world (Flavian et al , 2022; Imhanrenialena et al , 2021; Dickinson et al , 2022). Virtual work entails work activities performed remotely by workers through internet-mediated platforms (Flavian et al , 2022; Wang et al , 2020).…”

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“…However, in spite of the many advantages of virtual work environments, it is observed that the work settings pose peculiar challenges to employees and managers (Selmer et al , 2022; Jooss et al , 2022), which are capable of offsetting the much-reported benefits if not addressed (Wang et al , 2020). For example, it is proved that virtual work settings keep workers and managers physically apart, and this results in low job satisfaction, isolation and trust issues among employees (Dickinson et al , 2022; Hooijberg and Watkins, 2021; Azarian, 2020; Zaharie, 2021; Magnusson et al , 2014; Jimenez et al , 2017; Bentley et al , 2016).…”

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Addressing virtual work challenges through women’s innate compassionate managerial leadership behaviors: the case of Nigeria

Imhanrenialena,

Ebhotemhen,

Chukwu

et al. 2023

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Purpose This paper aims to explore how women’s compassionate leadership behaviors relate to physical isolation, trust building and turnover intention in virtual work environments in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected quantitative data through two-wave surveys from 428 respondents in virtual work environments across public and private organizations in Nigeria. The proposed hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings The outcomes from the test of hypotheses suggest that women’s compassionate managerial leadership behaviors negatively relate to physical isolation among virtual workers. Conversely, a positive link was found between women’s compassionate managerial leadership behaviors and trust building. Further, an inverse association was found between women’s compassionate managerial leadership behaviors and turnover intention among virtual workers. Practical implications Based on the findings, organizations may consider deploying more women managers to virtual work schedules to address trust, isolation and turnover intention challenges. Also, HR practitioners may consider training male managers in virtual work on how to restructure their relationships with subordinates to reflect compassionate attributes so that subordinates can feel safe sharing their worries with them for timely support. Policy-wise, relevant government agencies that are saddled with the responsibility of emancipating women from career-inhibiting patriarchal practices in Africa (i.e. confining women to the house) should encourage women to embrace the homeworking model, which holds great career potential for women. Originality/value As a response to the current calls for research on the suitable leadership style for virtual work environments, this study empirically demonstrates that women’s innate compassionate leadership behaviors significantly address physical isolation, trust and turnover intention challenges in virtual work settings. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that explores the link between these variables. As such, this study substantially enriches the literature on gender in management.

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Perceptions and behaviors of learner engagement with virtual educational platforms

Cited by 12 publications

References 24 publications

A Comparison Between In-Person and Virtual Communication Skills OSCE for Medical Students

A Comparison Between In-Person and Virtual Communication Skills OSCE for Medical Students

The silver lining of the pandemic in surgical education: virtual surgical education and recommendations for best practices

Addressing virtual work challenges through women’s innate compassionate managerial leadership behaviors: the case of Nigeria

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