Twelve tips for using ePosters as an active learning strategy

ePosters (electronic Posters), a modification of traditional paper-based posters have gained popularity in medical education conferences since 2011. ePoster in educational settings differs from the traditional poster in that it allows the ePoster creator to focus on the learning process rather than reporting scientific outcomes. However, there is limited literature comparing ePosters to traditional paper-based posters and their impact on the student learning experience. ePosters as an assessment tool are well suited for online learning. This article presents twelve tips for using ePosters as an active learning strategy in classrooms and describes how to incorporate ePosters as a formative and summative assessment tool in health professions education, at all levels.

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ePosters, a modified version of traditional paper-based posters, have become popular in medical education conferences since 2011. Limited literature compares ePosters to traditional posters, but they are well suited for online learning and can serve as an active learning strategy and assessment tool in classrooms.