Using online communities to develop IPE in practice.

Diack, Lesley; Joseph, Sundari; McFadyen, Morag; Haxton, Jenni

Abstract

Interprofessional education has been perceived as problematic to teach, because of the logistics involved in managing large groups of students. The two universities in Aberdeen (Robert Gordon University and the University of Aberdeen) decided to co-develop an online module that would combine face-to-face practical experience with computer-mediated discussion. Students interacted in interprofessional groups of 30, working to complete tasks depending on the year and course of study. These groups have the potential to stay together for the duration of the students' courses, helping to establish virtual learning communities that facilitate informal and serendipitous learning.

Citation

DIACK, L., JOSEPH, S., MCFADYEN, M. and HAXTON, J. 2012. Using online communities to develop IPE in practice. Presented at the 6th International conference on interprofessional education and collaborative practice (All Together Better Health VI): exploring new horizons: diversity and quality in interprofessional education and collaborative practice, 5-8 October 2012, Kobe, Japan.

• Presentation Conference Type: Poster
• Conference Name: 6th International conference on interprofessional education and collaborative practice (All Together Better Health VI): exploring new horizons: diversity and quality in interprofessional education and collaborative practice
• Conference Location: Kobe, Japan
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2012
• End Date: Oct 8, 2012
• Deposit Date: Mar 9, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 6, 2023
• Keywords: Virtual learning platforms; Online learning; Virtual discussion groups; Interprofessional learning
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1905476