European Union Digital Education Framework: A Quality Standard to Guide the Design of Healthcare Apps
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| Title: | European Union Digital Education Framework: A Quality Standard to Guide the Design of Healthcare Apps |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Clendinneng, D., Yeratziotis, A., Vanezi, E., Costa, T., Muscat, L., Cassar, M., Filomeno, L. (ORCID |
| Source: | Cogent Education. 2022 9(1). |
| Availability: | Cogent OA. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Design, Computer Oriented Programs, Health Education, Electronic Learning, Cooperative Learning, Teamwork, Evidence Based Practice, Expertise, Professional Continuing Education, Usability, Technical Support |
| Geographic Terms: | European Union |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2331186X.2022.2127480 |
| ISSN: | 2331-186X |
| Abstract: | Digital Education Initiatives and Timely Solutions (DIG-IT) is an Erasmus+ project collaboration between university academics, clinical educators, industry partners, healthcare professionals, and technology experts over 5 European Union (EU) states. The objectives are to create digital educational capacity for academic faculty and mobile learning opportunities for continuing professional healthcare education. The first deliverable of this project was the innovative European Union Digital Education Quality Standards Framework and Toolkit or EU-DEF. This framework can be used to consider all principle and secondary aspects when designing, delivering, and evaluating digital education resources. In this article we explore the framework efficacy in collaboratively developing two open access, mobile healthcare apps, ECG Interpretation for Nurses and Nurse Leadership and Management. We describe the teamwork needed and steps taken during this process, and demonstrate the adaptability, usability, and value of this tool for other online development projects. The EU-DEF is an evidence-based, comprehensive framework that can be used as a starting point for individuals or teams when developing digital educational projects. Considering all variables helps focus the expertise required to produce robust end-products. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1379277 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Digital Education Initiatives and Timely Solutions (DIG-IT) is an Erasmus+ project collaboration between university academics, clinical educators, industry partners, healthcare professionals, and technology experts over 5 European Union (EU) states. The objectives are to create digital educational capacity for academic faculty and mobile learning opportunities for continuing professional healthcare education. The first deliverable of this project was the innovative European Union Digital Education Quality Standards Framework and Toolkit or EU-DEF. This framework can be used to consider all principle and secondary aspects when designing, delivering, and evaluating digital education resources. In this article we explore the framework efficacy in collaboratively developing two open access, mobile healthcare apps, ECG Interpretation for Nurses and Nurse Leadership and Management. We describe the teamwork needed and steps taken during this process, and demonstrate the adaptability, usability, and value of this tool for other online development projects. The EU-DEF is an evidence-based, comprehensive framework that can be used as a starting point for individuals or teams when developing digital educational projects. Considering all variables helps focus the expertise required to produce robust end-products. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-186X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2331186X.2022.2127480 |
