Clinical Educators Faculty Development Module (On-Demand)-Designing Educational Programs for Online Learning

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Dr. Eric Langenau introduced a webinar on designing educational programs for online learning, part of a 10-part series on bringing clinical education online. He explained key concepts such as the continuum from face-to-face to fully online learning, and the difference between synchronous and asynchronous instruction. He emphasized online collaborative learning, which includes discourse, group interaction, and knowledge building, often in learner-centered small groups.<br /><br />The session focused on practical strategies for emergency online teaching: keep it simple, be flexible, and accept that “perfect is the enemy of good.” He stressed that online education should not replace patient-based learning, since patients remain the best educators, but can supplement clinical experiences. He also described the evolving role of teachers as facilitators, curators of content, coaches, and instructional designers rather than just lecturers.<br /><br />Dr. Langenau shared tips on taking inventory of institutional resources, designing online curricula, choosing technologies wisely, and using open resources and library tools. He highlighted the importance of clear instructions, student support, regular feedback, and reassessment. He concluded that education has changed permanently, and the current disruption offers an opportunity to innovate clinical education.

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Keywords

online learning

clinical education

webinar

synchronous instruction

asynchronous instruction

collaborative learning

educational design

faculty roles

emergency remote teaching