APGO

Objective/Background: As the body of medical knowledge rapidly expands, learners are met with increasing educational challenges. Using adult learning theory, integrating clinical experiences with pre-existing knowledge and promoting self-directed learning, we have created TEACH (Technological Education Application for Clinical Heutagogy). TEACH draws from tools used to enhance learning: combining the note-taking capabilities of Evernote, the storage capacity of Dropbox, the community of Facebook, and the assessment capacity of test prep software. Early in one’s training, this online tool facilitates learning. As trainees progress, it evolves into a teaching tool, growing with users along their educational journey.

Agenda: In this workshop, participants will use a clinical case to create their version of TEACH in “real time” to take back to their institutions. We will (1) demonstrate how to develop the platform, (2) have users build their own page, and (3) give participants the tools to generate a TEACH in their institution.

Interactive Component: Participants will: (1) Discuss concepts of adult learning theory and demonstrate the platform. [10minutes] (2)Log in to Google Sites to build their TEACH. [5 minutes] (3) Watch example video of how to develop the platform. [5 minutes] (4) Build their own site based on the clinical case. [30 minutes] (5)Share examples created by the group. [15 minutes] (6) Review an example fully developed tool. [10 minutes]

Take Home Product: Workshop attendees will leave with their own TEACH, having built one in real time, allowing them to implement it at their own institutions.