Microlearning in Health Professions Education: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microlearning, the acquisition of knowledge or skills in the form of small units, is endorsed by health professions educators as a means of facilitating student learning, training, and continuing education, but it is difficult to define in terms of its features and outcomes.

Objective

This review aimed to conduct a systematic search of the literature on microlearning in health professions education to identify key concepts, characterize microlearning as an educational strategy, and evaluate pedagogical outcomes experienced by health professions students.

Methods

A scoping review was performed using the bibliographic databases PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, Education Resources Information Center, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Education Full Text (HW Wilson), and ProQuest Dis

SUBMITTER: De Gagne JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6683654 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature