e-PBL: Possibilities and Limitations

Authors

Yasuyuki Suzuki
Masayuki Niwa

Abstract

e-Problem based learning (e-PBL) has been developing in recent years as an innovative learning strategy. Learners in distant placement, in different schools within a country (inter-school), in different countries (international), or in different professional backgrounds (inter-professional) can learn collaboratively on the web under the supervision of tutors. However, e-PBL also has many limitations. Reliable infrastructure, a user-friendly system, technical support, budget, and most importantly, collaboration of faculty staff and students are essential for the success of e-PBL. Our experience of international PBL and inter-professional PBL indicates that e-PBL is feasible and effective in some specific learning contexts. We should utilize e-PBL wisely, and tailor this innovative learning strategy to each educational context for maximizing the learning outcome.

First Page

1

Last Page

8

DOI

10.6145/jme.201203_16(1).0001

Recommended Citation

Suzuki, Yasuyuki and Niwa, Masayuki (2012) "e-PBL: Possibilities and Limitations," Journal of Medical Education: Vol. 16: Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: [https://doi.org/]10.6145/jme.201203_16(1).0001
Available at: https://jme.researchcommons.org/journal/vol16/iss1/1