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1/22/24 - Microlearning: Creating Bite-sized Moments of Meaningful Teaching and Learning
Monday, January 22, 2024
5:30-7:00pm
222 Richmond Street, Room 270
Refreshments will be provided
This interactive workshop will explore the role of microlearning in the future of medical education and continuing professional development. In the first half of the workshop, participants will examine the definitions of microlearning, microteaching, and microassessment, using varied examples and with reference to the literature. Benefits as well as limitations of microlearning’s impact on lifelong learning and patient care will be discussed. In the second half of the workshop, participants will analyze practical considerations for creating and curating successful microlearning opportunities as educators and put these skills into practice. Incorporation of microlearning into didactic teaching, inpatient settings, and outpatient clinic will be discussed.
Target Audience
This session is open to all faculty, staff and trainees.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify microlearning tools and understand the integration of technology and principles of reduced cognitive load.
2. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of microlearning in medical education and analyze its impact on lifelong learning, teaching, and patient care.
3. Apply knowledge of microlearning to create or curate meaningful content for use in clinical teaching.
Refreshments will be provided.
SPEAKERS:
Kara Stavros, MD, FAAN
Associate Professor of Neurology, Clinician Educator
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Director, Neuromuscular Division
Director, Rhode Island Hospital EMG Laboratory and MDA Clinic
Providence, RI
Vincent LaBarbera, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Clinician Educator
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
Planning Committee
Katherine E. Mason, MD
Assistant Dean, Faculty Professional Development
Professor of Pediatrics
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Vice Chair of Pediatric Education
Pediatric Intensivist
Hasbro Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Critical Care
Providence, RI
Chelsea Reyes
Coordinator, AMS Office of Faculty Professional Development
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Jennifer Maloney
Assistant Director, CME Accreditation and Special Projects
Brown Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Maria Sullivan
Director, Brown Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the Rhode Island Board of Psychology.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.50 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.