Promoting Transfer of Learning to Practice in Online Continuing Professional Development.

J Contin Educ Health Prof

Dr. Luhanga: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Education Researcher (GME), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Chen: Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Evaluation and Assessment Innovation, Division of Evaluation, Assessment, and Education Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Dr. Minor: Associate Professor, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL. Ms. Drowos: Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Integrated Medical Science Department, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. Ms. Berry: Executive Director, Faculty Life and Instructor, Medical Education, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Ms. Rudd: Education & Faculty Development Manager, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA. Dr. Gupta: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Dr. Bailey: Associate Professor/Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Office of Faculty Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA.

Published: October 2022

Leveraging online learning tools and encouraging transfer of learning to practice remains a critical challenge to successful continuing professional development (CPD) offerings. Four sets of factors are essential to the transfer of learning from CPD into practice: learner characteristics, instructional design, content, and environment. Through incorporating elements of educational theories/frameworks into the planning of online CPD activities, educators can maximize opportunities for learning transfer. In this article, we highlight four educational theories/frameworks that provide useful insight to tackle these interrelated factors in online CPD: Self-Determination Theory considers the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of participants, which can be encouraged through flexibility, customization, and choices available in online formats. Practical Inquiry Model encourages intentionally planning and embedding opportunities for reflection and dialogue in online activities to enhance knowledge application. Virtual Communities of Practice can be used to transcend spatial and temporal boundaries, promoting interactions and relationships where participants learn from peers. Finally, Professional Learning Networks can be fostered through developing interpersonal connections and sharing resources for informal and flexible learning. Online CPD is likely to increase in the future, and educators should consider elements of these educational theories/frameworks in the design and delivery of CPD to support participants' application of newly acquired knowledge.

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