Using IT to Move Continuing Education to Continuous Professional Development in the Health Professions
Using IT to Move Continuing Education to Continuous Professional Development in the Health Professions
Friday, October 21 | 10:30AM–11:20AM | Meeting Room W110A
Session Type:
Professional Development
Globally, continuing education in the health professions is moving toward a continuous professional development model. Panelists will introduce this change, how the University of Florida Distance, Continuing, and Executive Education division is leading this transition, and barriers encountered. Participants will then debate how emerging instructional technologies (e.g., portfolios, collaborative tools, social software) can overcome barriers.
Presenters
Diane Beck
Professor and Director of Educational Initiatives, University of Florida
Judith Boettcher
Andrew Kellenberger
Sven Normann
Associate Dean, Distance Education, University of Florida