Is Microlearning the Alternative in the Age of Hyperconnectivity

Launched by FACULTY OF MEDICINE, SOUSSE · Apr 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way of learning called microlearning to see if it helps medical students better understand and remember information about pediatric spinal deformities. Instead of a traditional two-day course, the microlearning group will receive short, focused lessons each day for ten days. The trial will compare how well both groups learn, using quizzes before and after the lessons, as well as a follow-up test one month later.

To participate, students must be in their fifth year of medical school and enrolled in a specific optional module. They need to have access to a computer or smartphone and be willing to complete some assessments about their learning experience. The study will not start recruiting participants just yet, but those who join can expect to engage in either the microlearning or traditional format, which will be assigned randomly. It's a great opportunity for students to contribute to understanding effective learning strategies in medical education!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Currently enrolled fifth-year medical students Registered for the optional module in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Access to a personal computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connectivity Ability to access the institutional Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (Moodle) learning management system (LMS) Voluntary oral informed consent Commitment to complete both pre-assessment and post-assessment evaluations Willingness to participate in either learning modality (microlearning or traditional block-format) as determined by randomization
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Failure to complete the pretest assessment Non-completion of the pre and post-test assessment Withdrawal of consent at any point during the study Development of circumstances that would render continued participation burdensome to the participant