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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Mar
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-4046
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Strategies to Foster Group Cohesion in Online Learning Environments: Use of Crossword and Hybrid Medical Pictionary
Hirkani, Munira; Hegde, Geeta; Kamath, Ramakrishna; Sonwane, Tejaswini; Angane, Esha; Gajbhiye, Riya
Advances in Physiology Education, v46 n1 p30-34 Mar 2022
Developing group cohesiveness in the online environment is important for a satisfying learning experience. This article describes an innovative use of crosswords as a "group" activity along with a hybrid version of Medical Pictionary and Medical Charades, in a medical school in India, to engage the learners, encourage interactions and collaboration, and develop group cohesiveness.
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Group Unity, Group Activities, Medical Students, Foreign Countries, Educational Games, Learner Engagement, Undergraduate Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Game Based Learning, Medical Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: India
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