Modern Educational Technologies in Medical Education: A Dream that is a Reality

Abstract

There is an increasing demand for accountability in higher education and, at the same time, an increasing focus on improved teaching and learning (1). Meanwhile, human society has entered the era of information explosion and the Internet, and education is no exception (2). In this regard, Medical Education has undergone significant changes in the last couple of years, and medical educators experienced intense evolutionary changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic drastically affected the nature and methods of education (3), and educators all over the world focus more on modern educational technologies, which aim to promote students learning and improve their enthusiasm and initiatives in learning (2). These technologies provided opportunities for hybrid education and are a transition from teacher-directed to learner-centered methods and self-directed learning that puts this industry on edge.