The Role of E-Content Development in Medical Teaching: How Far Have We Come?

Abstract

With the advancements in technology, medical educators are now able to create and deliver content to students through digital platforms. Electronic content (e-content) development has allowed educators to incorporate multimedia, animations, simulations, and interactive elements which support verbal instruction, such as improved expression and comprehension, into their teaching materials. E-content development is a relatively new field, but it is growing very rapidly. Recent findings have indicated that the e-learning sector will likely experience a huge surge in the upcoming years. The Indian government has launched various initiatives for e-content development in medical education. E-content development has great potential and can be used in various learning scenarios. While it initially gained popularity in higher education, it has since been applied to many other sectors, including healthcare. It allows educators to create highly engaging learning experiences that are accessible by all students. Challenges in e-content development include availability of the internet, creating content that is engaging and relevant to a wide range of learners, and access. Still, it is expected that the use of e-content in medical teaching will continue to increase in the future. The future of e-content development in medical teaching is likely to see continued growth and innovation as technology advances and more educators and learners recognize the benefits of online and digital resources.

Медична Освіта За Сучасними Стандартами

“…Машини вже можуть перевершувати людей у багатьох завданнях (наприклад, у розпізнаванні образів, деяких операцій, зберіганні та відтворенні даних). Розвиток електронного контенту в медичному навчанні, ймовірно, супроводжуватиметься подальшим зростанням та інноваціями в міру розвитку технологій та все більшої кількості викладачів та учнів, які усвідомлюють переваги онлайн-та цифрових ресурсів [4]. Оскільки збирання величезних обсягів метаданих про пацієнтів стає стандартним, лікарям потрібна нова інтерпретуюча та функціональна інфраструктура для управління цією інформацією та її застосування для ухвалення клінічних рішень.…”

Considerations for Clinician-Educators Developing Online Educational Content: A Narrative Review

“…Synchronous education refers to live teaching, where the student and teacher are in the same online environment, whereas asynchronous learning refers to the student engaging with learning materials in a self-paced manner without the presence of an instructor. A recent comprehensive literature review by Bankar et al demonstrated that various online modalities have been utilized in medical education, including videos, online quizzes, simulation, and virtual reality [10]. The review highlighted multiple benefits of online education, including ease of access, costeffectiveness, utilization of interactive and personalized learning, and potential for improved sustainability with the reduced need for in-person presence and classroom infrastructure.…”

“…The review also noted several limitations of digital education, such as inconsistent quality control and inadequate teacher training in online education delivery [10]. Indeed, many educators need more experience and expertise in online course design and content creation [11][12][13].…”