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. 2025 May 8;9(3):e70038.
doi: 10.1002/aet2.70038. eCollection 2025 Jun.

From the lecture hall to the cloud: Theoretical foundations for engaging virtual and hybrid didactics in emergency medicine

Donna Okoli  1 , Nicole Schnabel  1 , Mary R C Haas  1 , Sally Santen  2 , Margaret Wolff  3
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From the lecture hall to the cloud: Theoretical foundations for engaging virtual and hybrid didactics in emergency medicine

Donna Okoli et al. AEM Educ Train. .

Abstract

Engaging learners in the virtual or hybrid learning environment requires a combination of interactive content, effective communication, and mastery of function in the virtual space. Teaching in the virtual and hybrid environment presents many challenges but it remains a part of emergency medicine resident didactics, making it imperative that theory underpins our approach to virtual and hybrid learning. Connecting didactic techniques to theory can ensure that innovation promotes the intended learning outcome. This paper will demonstrate how to connect education theory to common didactic techniques implemented in the virtual and hybrid environment.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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