Online access and motivation of tutors of health professions higher education

Online access and motivation of tutors of health professions higher education

Authors

  • Federico Monaco Department of Surgical Sciences of Parma University, Parma, Italy
  • Leopoldo Sarli Department of Surgical Sciences of Parma University, Parma, Italy
  • Massimo Guasconi Hospital of Piacenza, Piacenza, Italy
  • Emanuela Alfieri Hospital of Piacenza, Piacenza, Italy

Keywords:

e-health, e-readiness, collaboration, open source, tutor, e-moderation

Abstract

The case study of PUNTOZERO as an open web lab for activities, research and support to 5 Master’s courses for the health professions is described. A virtual learning environment integrated in a much wider network including social networks and open resources was experimented on for five Master’s Courses for the health professions at the University of Parma. A social learning approach might be applied by the engagement of motivated and skilled tutors. This is not only needed for the improvement and integration of the digital and collaborative dimension in higher education, but it aims to introduce issues and biases of emerging e-health and online networking dimensions for future healthcare professionals. Elements of e-readiness to train tutors and improve their digital skills and e-moderation approaches are evident. This emerged during an online and asynchronous interview with two tutors out of the four that were involved, by the use of a wiki where interviewer and informants could both read and add contents and comments.

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Published

22-11-2016

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Original article: E-learning in healthcare

How to Cite

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Monaco F, Sarli L, Guasconi M, Alfieri E. Online access and motivation of tutors of health professions higher education. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2016 Nov. 22 [cited 2024 Jul. 26];87(4 - S):5-12. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/5948