About ASSI.elearnspine.org
Background
ASSI Elearn spine is a unique initiative of Association of Spine Surgeons of India(ASSI). The aim of this project is to develop a web-based teaching and educational resource which will up-skill and educate those responsible for patient management and which will ultimately lead to improvements in the care and management of people with Spinal ailments around the world. There will be two kinds of modules – one for the spine experts i.e. Professional and the other for the Consumers.
An extensive list of important and commonly affecting topics was prepared. A comprehensive e-learning resource will comprise 10 professional and 7 consumer modules. For developing the educational resource for ASSI.elearnspine.org, 123 subcommittees were constituted involving 403 experts from all over India to develop the educational content of ASSI.elearnspine.org. The experts constituting each subcommittee were nominated by ASSI Education & Scientific Committee. Other members of ASSI who volunteered for a particular subcommittee were also considered. The list of members of the various subcommittees was approved by the Education & Scientific Committee and the Executive of ASSI.
A subcommittee coordinator was nominated to coordinate the activities of each subcommittee. The list of coordinators was again approved by Education & Scientific Committee and the Executive of ASSI.
This project will:
Support the development of content for the educational resource and web based learning modules.
Support the development of the website and interface for the e-learning resource. Enable roll out, implementation and monitoring of the e-learning resource.
Each sub-module covers a specific
component of ASSI management and includes
Modules and content
The comprehensive e-learning resource will comprise 10 professional and 7 consumers modules:
Content development
Sub-committees were given the responsibility of developing the content of each submodule through:
- Defining learning objectives and expected outcomes for module/ sub-module.
- Developing a presentation to provide an overview of the sub-module.
- Developing a range of activity based learning scenarios and exercises utilising case studies, voice overlay, open-ended questions, quizzes, drop and drag activities, video and pictures as and where appropriate.
- Developing a 10 minute activity based learning to test users’ knowledge at the end of each sub-module.
- Devising a reference list for further reading and related information (ideally available through an online link).
Content of Presentations
Each core modulecontains a series of sub-modules Each submodule consists of the following:
- A presentation
- Activity based learning exercise – 10 exercises with answer key
- Self-assessment– 10 questionswith answer key
In addition, each consumer sub-module has the following:
- FAQ section: 10 questions with answers
- Busting Myths about Spine with facts: 5 slides
Vision
To be the leading organization to support the spine surgeons (orthopedic surgeons or neuro surgeons practicing spine surgery and dedicated spine surgeons) and promote healthcare service delivery to the community with spinal ailments. ASSI aims to become the most preferred organization for training, research, community outreach, academics, comprehensive care and treatment of spinal disorders to advance the well being of the people of India and beyond. ASSI strives to be an association which would drive and execute policies, programs and strategies to treat and prevent spine related issues & problems in Indian subcontinent and across the globe.
Mission
The purpose of the ASSI is to provide a learning environment in which spine surgeons (orthopedic surgeons or neuro surgeons practicing spine surgery and dedicated spine surgeons), faculty, fellows and residents can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit knowledge, wisdom and values related with spinal ailments that will ensure the betterment of the current and future generations and improve the quality of life for all. The organization seeks to help the young spine surgeons to develop an understanding and appreciation for the complexities of spinal ailments and realize the highest potential of intellectual, physical, professional, ethical, surgical and human development. The organization also aims to be the medium for professional education by promoting lifelong learning and developing the art of spinal education.