An international online collaborative learning project for occupational therapy students: A mixed-methods study.

Background: Internationalization-at-home facilitates intercultural learning and cultivates global citizenship opportunities for students in higher education while in their home environments. The International Discussions in Occupational Therapy (i-DOT) project is an annual, online collaborative lear...

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Publicado en:Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 1 - 12
Autores principales: Jasem, Zainab A., Lister, Helga Elke, Kharva, Nabeela, Tellers, Susanne, Burgess, Sian, Kollmann, Stefan, McGinley, Sarah L., Buys, Tania Lee, Jarrey, Mike
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2025
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          Jasem, Zainab A.
          Lister, Helga Elke
          Kharva, Nabeela
          Tellers, Susanne
          Burgess, Sian
          Kollmann, Stefan
          McGinley, Sarah L.
          Buys, Tania Lee
          Jarrey, Mike
        affil: Occupational Therapy Department, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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          International Relations
          Online Education
          Collaboration
          Learning
          Education, Occupational Therapy
          Students, Occupational Therapy Psychosocial Factors
          Outcomes of Education
          Student Experiences Evaluation
          Student Attitudes Evaluation
          Human
          Multimethod Studies
          Professional Development
          Health Care Delivery
          Education, Masters
          Faculty, Allied Health
          Austria
          Belgium
          Croatia
          France
          Germany
          Kuwait
          South Africa
          United Kingdom
          Adolescence
          Adult
          Summated Rating Scaling
          Descriptive Statistics
          Content Analysis
          Focus Groups
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Thematic Analysis
          Fisher's Exact Test
          Motivation
          Educational Status
          Data Analysis Software
          Feedback
          Social Skills
          Interpersonal Relations
          Communication Skills
          Confidence
          Listening
          Teamwork
          Time Management
          Skill Acquisition
          Professional Identity
          Work Environment
          Occupational Therapy Practice
          Culture
          Politics
          Religion and Religions
          Literacy
          Friendship
          Cultural Diversity
          Internet Connections
          Educational Technology
          Communication Barriers
          Software
          Social Media
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
      ab: Background: Internationalization-at-home facilitates intercultural learning and cultivates global citizenship opportunities for students in higher education while in their home environments. The International Discussions in Occupational Therapy (i-DOT) project is an annual, online collaborative learning initiative that supports occupational therapy education. Aim: This study aims to assess the benefits of the i-DOT project and identify factors influencing student participation. Material and methods: A convergent mixed methods design was used. Quantitative survey data and qualitative focus groups and/interviews were gathered from occupational therapy students and educators involved in the project. Results: Data were collected from 139 students who completed an online questionnaire and 14 students and educators who participated in the focus groups or interviews. Reported benefits included improved social and interpersonal skills, professional, and academic development, and increased diversity awareness. Most students indicated that these outcomes would not have been achieved through engagement with peers from their own country alone. Challenges to participation were attributed to logistical issues and participant-related difficulties. Conclusion and significance: Participation in the i-DOT project enabled equitable international engagement for occupational therapy students. Despite participation barriers, occupational therapy students enhanced their learning and developed skills essential for independent professional practice.
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