AJLM2207 - CME/CMLE - Challenges and Opportunities in Using Twitter as a Pedagogical Tool in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Education-Challenges and Opportunities in Using Twitter as a Pedagogical Tool in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Education

Challenges and Opportunities in Using Twitter as a Pedagogical Tool in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Education

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The document discusses the challenges and opportunities in using Twitter as a pedagogical tool in pathology and laboratory medicine education. A survey involving 174 participants identified obstacles such as content procurement, technical issues, social media inertia, and negative feedback. Concerns about institutional policies, HIPAA guidelines, and copyright were highlighted. Recommendations include familiarizing with institutional policies, deidentifying content to comply with HIPAA, using original content to avoid copyright issues, and addressing technical challenges like video editing. Social shyness, social media feedback, and engagement concerns were also discussed. The document emphasizes the benefits of using Twitter for education and networking in the pathology community. Strategies to overcome challenges and leverage Twitter for educational purposes are provided, encouraging users to engage more and share quality content. The study identifies common hurdles faced by pathologists on Twitter and offers solutions to transform these challenges into opportunities. The document also discusses limitations of the study and suggests potential improvements for future research, aiming to maximize the educational potential of Twitter in pathology.

Keywords

Twitter

pedagogical tool

pathology

education

survey

obstacles

HIPAA guidelines

technical challenges

networking