Challenges and opportunities related to postgraduate evidence-based practice module using blended learning (original) (raw)
The use of information and communications technology (ICT) has become integral to health professions education worldwide. The incorporation of online facility and maintaining of face-to-face element make blended learning the “best of both worlds.” Blogs can be used to create a relatively learner-centred environment that allows students to learn at their own pace. Though blended learning has been proved to be appropriate in higher learning institutions, it comes with challenges and opportunities. Our study intended to highlight the challenges and identify opportunities encountered by an Evidence Based Practice (EBP) postgraduate class who used the blended learning model of learning. An action based research methodology was utilized in this study. This involved data gathering, action planning, action taking and action evaluation. Data was gathered through the use of a blog that was accessed by all participants. They made comments which were reflecting their perceptions on the model th...
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