Erica L Estus1. 1. University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Kingston, RI 02881, USA. estus@uri.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate using an Internet-based social networking site within an elective geriatric pharmacotherapy course. DESIGN: Thirty pharmacy students enrolled in a geriatric pharmacotherapy elective course were invited to join a closed Facebook (Facebook Inc, Palo Alto, CA) group to enhance communication among students and faculty members within the course. Creating a discussion board was the primary activity in the course. Each week, 3 students were assigned to post a healthy aging topic, and other students in the class were expected to post their comments and reactions. The healthy aging topics also were discussed during class. ASSESSMENT: Students wrote reflections about their experiences using Facebook for the activities within this course. A survey instrument also measured students' opinions about using Facebook for educational purposes. CONCLUSION: Using Facebook allowed students to discuss topics more openly and encouraged classroom discussions of healthy aging topics.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate using an Internet-based social networking site within an elective geriatric pharmacotherapy course. DESIGN: Thirty pharmacy students enrolled in a geriatric pharmacotherapy elective course were invited to join a closed Facebook (Facebook Inc, Palo Alto, CA) group to enhance communication among students and faculty members within the course. Creating a discussion board was the primary activity in the course. Each week, 3 students were assigned to post a healthy aging topic, and other students in the class were expected to post their comments and reactions. The healthy aging topics also were discussed during class. ASSESSMENT: Students wrote reflections about their experiences using Facebook for the activities within this course. A survey instrument also measured students' opinions about using Facebook for educational purposes. CONCLUSION: Using Facebook allowed students to discuss topics more openly and encouraged classroom discussions of healthy aging topics.
Keywords:
Facebook; geriatric pharmacotherapy; online social networking
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