This session will review the steps used to adapt the didactic large group lectures of a pathology residency program into active learning experiences. Studies have demonstrated the use of digital learning can decrease mental effort, enhance learning of moderate to high complexity tasks, and provide a more effective use of class time with overall increased student satisfaction. Based on these findings, different digital technologies were implemented to improve the delivery of essential didactic content in our pathology residency curriculum.

 

Pathology resident evaluations at our institution suggested that the value of the daily lecture-based didactic sessions was limited and resident attendance at the required didactic sessions was poor. Working with residents to improve the value of the daily sessions, different digital education technologies were implemented in our curriculum to enhance learning and increase engagement. Asynchronous recordings were generated to allow for more timely delivery of basic material needed before high complexity skills such as surgical pathology grossing. An audience response system was implemented to allow for all residents to assess their understanding of content presented by faculty. A series of case-based interactive application sessions with audience participation were designed to focus on content that is not readily learned through active service responsibilities. This workshop will present the approach and outcomes of implementing different digital technologies in our pathology residency curriculum. Demonstrations of different technologies will be presented as well as the mechanism of integrating the technology into existing curricular components.

 

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