Med Teach July 2020 PMID 32552191

Could COVID-19 be our 'There is no alternative' (TINA) opportunity to enhance assessment?

Richard Fuller, Viktoria Joynes, Jon Cooper, Katharine Boursicot, Trudie Roberts

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17
Peak: 11 in Jun 2020
across 2 sources since Jun 2020

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Jun 2020 – Sep 2020

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The discussions emphasize using COVID-19 as a turning point for meaningful assessment reform, with phrases like 'opportunity to reconsider,' 'improve assessment,' and 'no return to business as usual,' demonstrating a belief in impactful change. The tone varies from cautious skepticism to optimistic innovation, reflecting active engagement and recognition of potential for lasting improvement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize COVID-19 as a valuable opportunity to reconsider and improve assessment methods, reflecting a moderate to strong consensus. For example, posts mention re-thinking assessment aims and using crisis as an 'opportunity' to innovate.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest in re-evaluating assessment practices, with many discussing potential reforms and their significance, indicating active engagement and curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants cite specific concepts like 'authenticity of assessment,' 'deep learning,' and 'gimmicky innovations,' reflecting thoughtful debate and deeper involvement with the content.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests a belief that these proposed changes could have a meaningful influence on medical education, as highlighted by comments about improving assessment and seizing the moment for lasting reform.

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Chris Harrison
@learnfromassess · X

Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes improve the authenticity of assessment and drive deeper learning. Otherwise there is a danger of gimmicky innovations which won’t help https://t.co/uPIG6EpPZp

Jun 24, 2020 · 12 likes · 8 shares · 296 followers View post →
Ahmed Rashid
@Dr_A_Rashid · X

"How then should we cope with an assessment future that feels like it is changing daily? Communication, Flexibility, Collegiality, Compassion" #MedEd https://t.co/Vd4VKBFyxL

Sep 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,608 followers View post →
Sophie Park
@SophieParkOx · X

Using COVID as an opportunity to re-consider clinical assessments: their purpose, content and focus @UCLMS @UCL_PCPH @AMEE_Online #AMEE2020 https://t.co/cL4GjTGe38

Sep 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 456 followers View post →
AMEE Online
@AMEE_Online · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 24, 2020 · 8 shares · 11,889 followers View post →
Dr Joanna Tai
@DrJoannaT · X

Now that I've looked it up, I'm not sure about the use of "There Is No Alternative" in the title of this piece on assessment in #meded. But the authors provide a good summary of considerations for improving assessment. https://t.co/r3yasAUtff

Aug 10, 2020 · 3,187 followers View post →
Keele Medical School
@KeeleMedSchool · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 25, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,937 followers View post →

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Rini Paul She/Her #AlwaysLearning
@EducatingRini · X

RT @Dr_A_Rashid: "How then should we cope with an assessment future that feels like it is changing daily? Communication, Flexibility, Colle…

Sep 23, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,250 followers View post →
MedEdBot
@MedEdBot · X

RT @Dr_A_Rashid: "How then should we cope with an assessment future that feels like it is changing daily? Communication, Flexibility, Colle…

Sep 23, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
Ahmed Rashid
@Dr_A_Rashid · X

"How then should we cope with an assessment future that feels like it is changing daily? Communication, Flexibility, Collegiality, Compassion" #MedEd https://t.co/Vd4VKBFyxL

Sep 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,608 followers View post →
UCL Primary Care & Population Health
@UCL_PCPH · X

RT @SophieParkUCL: Using COVID as an opportunity to re-consider clinical assessments: their purpose, content and focus @UCLMS @UCL_PCPH @AM…

Sep 9, 2020 · 1 share · 2,017 followers View post →
Sophie Park
@SophieParkOx · X

Using COVID as an opportunity to re-consider clinical assessments: their purpose, content and focus @UCLMS @UCL_PCPH @AMEE_Online #AMEE2020 https://t.co/cL4GjTGe38

Sep 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 456 followers View post →
Dr Joanna Tai
@DrJoannaT · X

Now that I've looked it up, I'm not sure about the use of "There Is No Alternative" in the title of this piece on assessment in #meded. But the authors provide a good summary of considerations for improving assessment. https://t.co/r3yasAUtff

Aug 10, 2020 · 3,187 followers View post →
Fiona Kevan
@KevanFiona · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 25, 2020 · 8 shares · 605 followers View post →
minisingh
@drminisingh · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 25, 2020 · 8 shares · 383 followers View post →
Keele Medical School
@KeeleMedSchool · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 25, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,937 followers View post →
AFOSA
@AFOSA_GT · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 24, 2020 · 8 shares · 70 followers View post →
Mala Mann MCLIP
@SysReviews · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 24, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,567 followers View post →
AMEE Online
@AMEE_Online · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 24, 2020 · 8 shares · 11,889 followers View post →
MedEdBot
@MedEdBot · X

RT @learnfromassess: Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes impro…

Jun 24, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
Chris Harrison
@learnfromassess · X

Some interesting points to debate about #assessment #MedEd in #COVID__19. For me, it’s crucial we ensure changes improve the authenticity of assessment and drive deeper learning. Otherwise there is a danger of gimmicky innovations which won’t help https://t.co/uPIG6EpPZp

Jun 24, 2020 · 12 likes · 8 shares · 296 followers View post →
MedEdBot
@MedEdBot · X

RT @NiallRundle: New from Richard Fuller, Viktoria Joynes, Jon Cooper, @kathy_boursicot & Trudie Roberts. With no return to business as usu…

Jun 22, 2020 · 1 share · 2,904 followers View post →
Niall Rundle
@NiallRundle · X

New from Richard Fuller, Viktoria Joynes, Jon Cooper, @kathy_boursicot & Trudie Roberts. With no return to business as usual can this be an opportunity to improve assessment? Free to access as part of the @tandfmedicine #COVID response #MedEd @AMEE_Online https://t.co/Ckyji68vFC

Jun 22, 2020 · 1 share · 257 followers View post →