Evaluation of a model for providing cost effective, accessible continuing education to the forensic science community

This study presents a detailed model and its subsequent assessment for the development and optimized delivery of continuing education for the forensic science community. Online continuing education is on the rise as this modality of content dissemination allows for accessibility, convenience, and af...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:cc4a6642ca0d40a6bfab1a377d2e69792021-12-01T14:40:59ZEvaluation of a model for providing cost effective, accessible continuing education to the forensic science community2096-17902471-141110.1080/20961790.2021.1928822https://doaj.org/article/cc4a6642ca0d40a6bfab1a377d2e69792021-07-01T00:00:00Zhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20961790.2021.1928822https://doaj.org/toc/2096-1790https://doaj.org/toc/2471-1411This study presents a detailed model and its subsequent assessment for the development and optimized delivery of continuing education for the forensic science community. Online continuing education is on the rise as this modality of content dissemination allows for accessibility, convenience, and affordability. The model, which includes an educational needs assessment, gap analysis, online content delivery and archival, was evaluated through the launch of a global training event/symposium series. The four-year study of over 6 000 participants representing >75 countries provides empirical support for the model based upon registration/attendance data and participant self-assessment surveys. Best practices are identified relative to content and format, operational excellence, technology, and financing of the event. Future directions along with opportunities to further enhance the model are also discussed.Key Points A model is presented for the development, online delivery, and archival of compelling, cost effective continuing education content for the forensic science community. The model is evaluated based upon registration/attendance data and participant surveys. Best practices relative to content and format, operational issues, selection of technology and financing of the event are shared.Thomas J. GluodenisTaylor & Francis Grouparticleforensic sciencescontinuing educationeducational requirementsonlineweb-basedcertificationCriminal law and procedureK5000-5582Public aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENForensic Sciences Research, Vol 6, Iss 3, Pp 224-230 (2021)
institution DOAJ
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topic forensic sciences
continuing education
educational requirements
online
web-based
certification
Criminal law and procedure
K5000-5582
Public aspects of medicine
RA1-1270
spellingShingle forensic sciences
continuing education
educational requirements
online
web-based
certification
Criminal law and procedure
K5000-5582
Public aspects of medicine
RA1-1270
Thomas J. Gluodenis
Evaluation of a model for providing cost effective, accessible continuing education to the forensic science community
description This study presents a detailed model and its subsequent assessment for the development and optimized delivery of continuing education for the forensic science community. Online continuing education is on the rise as this modality of content dissemination allows for accessibility, convenience, and affordability. The model, which includes an educational needs assessment, gap analysis, online content delivery and archival, was evaluated through the launch of a global training event/symposium series. The four-year study of over 6 000 participants representing >75 countries provides empirical support for the model based upon registration/attendance data and participant self-assessment surveys. Best practices are identified relative to content and format, operational excellence, technology, and financing of the event. Future directions along with opportunities to further enhance the model are also discussed.Key Points A model is presented for the development, online delivery, and archival of compelling, cost effective continuing education content for the forensic science community. The model is evaluated based upon registration/attendance data and participant surveys. Best practices relative to content and format, operational issues, selection of technology and financing of the event are shared.
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title_short Evaluation of a model for providing cost effective, accessible continuing education to the forensic science community
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title_fullStr Evaluation of a model for providing cost effective, accessible continuing education to the forensic science community
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of a model for providing cost effective, accessible continuing education to the forensic science community
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