title: Using the Knowledge, Process, Practice (KPP) model for driving the design and development of online postgraduate medical education.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Online learning is a primary delivery method for continuing health education programs. It is critical that programs have curricula objectives linked to educational models that support learning. Using a proven educational modelling process ensures that curricula objectives are met and a solid basis for learning and assessment is achieved.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To develop an educational design model that produces an educationally sound program development plan for use by anyone involved in online course development.
  
  
  METHODS
  We have described the development of a generic educational model designed for continuing health education programs. The Knowledge, Process, Practice (KPP) model is founded on recognised educational theory and online education practice. This paper presents a step-by-step guide on using this model for program development that encases reliable learning and evaluation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The model supports a three-step approach, KPP, based on learning outcomes and supporting appropriate assessment activities. It provides a program structure for online or blended learning that is explicit, educationally defensible, and supports multiple assessment points for health professionals.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The KPP model is based on best practice educational design using a structure that can be adapted for a variety of online or flexibly delivered postgraduate medical education programs.
authors.affiliation: University of Sydney , Australia.
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shaw
authors.forename: Stewart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barnet
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mcgregor
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Avery
mesh_terms: D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D019359:Knowledge; D007858:Learning; D017145:Models, Educational; D016730:Program Development