Instruction of content curation through learner-created infographics

Abstract

Medical students are exposed to an ever-expanding universe of information, often in the context of asynchronous or self-directed learning. However, students often lack skill in content curation, the process of gathering information that is relevant to a particular topic, then adding value through directed selection, organisation, and communication. Skilful application of content curation may considerably reduce cognitive load and enhance student success in courses and standardised exam preparation, yet traditional approaches to teaching these skills have been poorly received. Therefore, we created a new teaching method to encourage students to develop their skills in content curation through an interactive team-based activity.