Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Apr 1, 2024
Date Accepted: Jul 16, 2024
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A Quarter-Century of Online Informatics Education: Learners Served and Lessons Learned
ABSTRACT
Background:
The value and methods of online learning have changed tremendously over the last 25 years.
Objective:
The goal of this paper is to review a quarter-century of experience by the author with online learning in the field of biomedical and health informatics, describing the learners served and the lessons learned.
Methods:
The author details the history of the decision to pursue online education in informatics, describing the approaches taken as educational technology evolved over time.
Results:
A large number of learners have been served, and the online learning approach has been well-received, with many lessons learned to optimize the educational experience.
Conclusions:
Online education in biomedical and health informatics has provided a scalable and exemplary approach to learning in this field.
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