Moving From Theory to Practice in Oncology Education When Virtual Is Your Reality.

ABSTRACT

Evidence-based education is crucial for meeting the evolving needs of learners in the oncology workforce, given the growing demand for well-trained providers and the rapidly changing complexities of cancer care. With the onset of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic, innovative means of delivering educational content in a virtual setting have become a necessary reality. Knowledge of learning science can be translated into concrete, pragmatic methods for using evidence-based education in a virtual world and affords important opportunities for innovation and inclusion across a broad network of educators and learners. We offer key insights and tools to promote attention to and agility with teaching in virtual settings to meet the needs of contemporary educators and learners.