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

  • Sven Normann

    Associate Dean, Distance Education, University of Florida
  • Bill Riffee

    Dean, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida

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