Journal of Education and Health Promotion 2277-9531 12 5 2022 06 01 Exploring the role of dramatics in medical education through online listserv mediated mentoring and learning web sessions 1 6 29646 EN . Rahul Bogam . Priyadarshini Mishra Journal Article 2023 03 12 BACKGROUND: Online learning environments are becoming more frequent in teaching and learning<br />than ever before. Asynchronous learning provides “high degree of interactivity” between participants<br />and helps them to reflect upon their ideas/thoughts, before sharing them with others leading to more<br />insightful responses and in‑depth learning. Moderating an online discussion is an art and challenging<br />task, which needs meticulous planning and effective execution approaches. One of the major<br />challenges in online discussion is to ensure active participation and interest among participants,<br />and therefore, it reiterates the need for inclusion of interactive strategies to enable it meaningful<br />and effective. The present article is to share our experiences in moderating session on “Dramatics<br />in Medical Education” (DIME) as a part of ML web discussion of Foundation for Advancement in<br />International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) at one of the regional FAIMER institutes<br />in India.<br />MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty‑two FAIMER fellows participated in online discussion on DIME,<br />supplemented with various engagement triggers including, sharing of real‑life situation case scenarios,<br />motivational quotes, competitions and rewards, script writing, script editing exercises by using Forum<br />Theatre method, discussion on uploaded academic videos on “YouTube,” use of mnemonics, etc.<br />RESULTS: Online discussion yielded improved knowledge and positive attitudes of participants<br />toward DIME. Task‑based exercises within authentic or realistic situations, teamwork, and interactions<br />facilitated active learning of participants.<br />CONCLUSIONS: Appropriate planning, well coordination, and interactive strategies can foster<br />learning and reflective abilities as well as develop favorable perceptions of learners toward virtual<br />mode of teaching‑learning.<br /><br /> https://jehp.mui.ac.ir/article_29646_356cdab4ed0406224c0880771445819a.pdf