title: Twelve tips for effective online discussions in continuing medical education.
abstract: Online discussions for continuing medical education are increasing but many are ineffective. Close attention needs to be paid to the requirements of the learner and the wider healthcare organizational context within which continuing medical education takes place. There is a preference for structured and facilitated online discussions by this group of doctors. The essential skills for effective online facilitation are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Medical Education Unit, The University of Leeds, 20 Hyde Terrace, Leeds LS2 9LN, UK. j.e.sandars@leeds.ac.uk
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sandars
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009862:Online Systems