Twelve tips for co-production of online learning

Abstract

In the digital age, experts in digital learning tools, or learning technologists (LTs), play an increasingly important role in the creation and delivery of online learning in health professions education. However, their expertise in the selection, curation and implementation of digital tools is often underutilized due to imbalanced relationships and lack of effective collaboration between faculty and LTs. Here, we describe how the co-production model can be applied to build equal and synergistic partnerships between faculty and LTs, so as to optimize the use of digital affordances and enhance online learning.

Keywords:

• Co-creation
• online learning
• digital tools

Acknowledgments

The authors express our heartfelt gratitude to Professor Jennifer Anne Cleland for helpful advice and extensive editing of the draft of this article.

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Notes on contributors

Raihan Jumat

Dr. Raihan Jumat, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Medical Education.

Sally Loan-Ng

Sally Loan-Ng, is the Senior Assistant Director, Digital Learning.

Sreenivasulu Reddy Mogali

Dr. Sreenivasulu Reddy Mogali, MSc, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Head of Anatomy.

Kian Bee Ng

Dr. Kian Bee Ng, PhD, is the Head of Department, Digital Learning.

Bei Yi Leong

Bei Yi Leong, is a Learning Technologist, Digital Learning.

Siew Ping Han

Dr. Siew Ping Han, PhD, is a Lecturer in Physiology/Medical Education and TBL facilitator.