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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid replacement of in-person classroom learning with virtual large group learning. Done well, virtual large group learning can be an effective tool that provides flexibility, accessibility, and collaboration between learners. However, despite its potential benefits, human and technological challenges limit engagement and overall efficacy of large group virtual learning. The following account provides an evidence-based framework to maximize cooperative learning, learner engagement and retention of medical education in the virtual setting.
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La pandémie de la COVID-19 a rapidement entraîné le remplacement de l’apprentissage en classe en personne par l’apprentissage virtuel en grand groupe. Bien conçu, l’apprentissage virtuel en groupe peut être un outil efficace qui offre souplesse, accessibilité et possibilités de collaboration entre apprenants. Malgré ces avantages potentiels, les défis humains et technologiques limitent la participation à l’apprentissage virtuel en grand groupe et son efficacité générale. L’exposé suivant propose un cadre fondé sur des données probantes permettant de maximiser l’apprentissage coopératif, la participation des apprenants et la rétention des connaissances enseignées virtuellement dans les programmes de médecine.
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