Cited by 189Social Media in Health EducationEducational Technology in LearningInnovations in Medical Education

How we use social media to supplement a novel curriculum in medical education

Bahner, David P., Adkins, Eric, Patel, Nilesh, Donley, Chad, Nagel, Rollin, Kman, Nicholas E.·2012·Medical Teacher

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The millennial learner is reliant on technology to gain knowledge. Social media in the form of Twitter and Facebook provide a unique way to reach these learners. AIMS: To demonstrate a supplement to a curriculum using "push technology" via Twitter and Facebook to deliver educational content to mobile devices. METHODS: A curriculum consisting of high-yield ultrasound concepts was developed and posted to Twitter @EDUltrasound daily. Followers received tweets "pushed" directly to their mobile devices. Following the year-long program, followers were surveyed regarding the program's effectiveness. To determine the ways in which tweets were reaching users, followers were categorized demographically. RESULTS: Daily "tweets" were posted each morning beginning on July 1, 2010. By the end of the year, there were 87 followers on Twitter and 78 on Facebook. The majority of followers (55.6%) had not previously used Twitter. The majority of followers (88.9%) found Twitter user-friendly, while most (81.5%) found the information useful. CONCLUSIONS: Due to ease of use and widespread applicability, Twitter and Facebook are excellent applications of "push technology" as a means to deliver educational content. This pilot project demonstrates the potential of social media to both supplement and enhance traditional educational methods.

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Authors
Bahner, D. P., Adkins, E., Patel, N., Donley, C., Nagel, R., & Kman, N. E.
Affiliations
The Ohio State University (US)
Corresponding author
Bahner, David P.
Venue
Medical Teacher
Published
2012-03-27
Volume
34
Issue
6
Pages
439-444
ISSN
  • 0142-159X (ISSN-L)
  • 1466-187X
OpenAlex
W2162130466
Cited by
189
References
8
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 14 · 2020: 19 · 2019: 15 · 2018: 17 · 2017: 20 · 2016: 13 · 2015: 24 · 2014: 17 · 2013: 16 · 2012: 2
FWCI
21.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Medical Teacher (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Social Media in Health Education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Educational Technology in Learning
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
Keywords
social media in medical education, Twitter, Facebook, push technology, mobile learning, ultrasound training, millennial students, educational content delivery
MeSH terms
Curriculum, Education, Medical, Humans, Blogging, Social Media

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