Dynamics of Scale: A Duel of Giants and Davids in Education Outcomes!

Session Description: In the interactive session "Dynamics of Scale: A Duel of Giants and Davids in Education Outcomes!” we will dissect and discuss the intriguing outcomes data from an educational curriculum delivered in two modalities: one delivered to a large, national audience via an asynchronous learning format, and the other delivered to small groups participating in a longitudinal educational curriculum including the same self-study activities along with additional collaborative synchronous and asynchronous components.

Participants of the session will examine how differences in these modalities influence multiple aspects of the outcomes, including learner demographics, overall gains, baseline competencies, nature of learner engagement, faculty roles and feedback, learner insights, and persistent gaps. Achievements and challenges of both modalities will be explored, and a highly interactive discussion will follow regarding the roles of these types of modalities in planning future curricula. By comparing large and small cohort outcomes, attendees will glean actionable insights into optimizing educational designs for diverse professional settings. Take-home strategies will be provided to assist in tailoring educational environments to maximize learning efficacy. This exploration will expand perspectives on the impact of individual-focused and group-based education, as well as inspire innovative approaches to educational delivery, encouraging participants to rethink and enhance their instructional methods.