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What can AO Surgery Reference usage data tell us about educational needs?

The usage patterns of AO Surgery Reference (AOSR) is monitored by Google Analytics, and reports on the general usage are produced for key stakeholders on a regular basis. During the preparations of one of these reports the idea that usage data could say something about educational needs was born and the question was formulated: Can AO Surgery Reference usage data be used for assessing educational needs? Read more

The benefits of pre-event assessment and post-event evaluation now available for all AOTrauma educational events

During the AOTEC meeting in October 2018, the commission reconfirmed that ordering evaluation and assessments (E&A) is mandatory for all AOTrauma courses and seminars. E&A is also a criterion for a program to carry the AO Competency-based Curriculum stamp. Read more

10 tips on developing motivation for your learners

Why does motivation play a central role in the process of learning and participation? Motivation to learn drives the need to satisfy an individual's perceived need. A need in this sense is the discrepancy between the current state of knowledge and the preferred future state regarding a subject: “A discrepancy is an inconsistency between 'what is' and 'what ought to be'.” (Fox and Miner, 1999). Read more

FEP and external customers

The roll out of the Faculty Education Program to the AO network and external customers increases the reach and impact of the AO Foundation’s world class education, benefitting patients. Read more

AOPEER—designed by surgeons, for surgeons

AO Program for Education and Excellence in Research (AOPEER) offers surgeons and researchers tools and training in clinical research through online material and face-to-face courses. This update informs you on how to organize an AOPEER face-to-face course in your region. Read more