Knowledge elicitation of pedagogical needs for TEL-based minimally invasive surgery learning of multiple skills

Technology enhanced learning (TEL) is nowadays consolidated as a complement for training the different skills required in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). However, its use is fragmented, depending on the availability of TEL resources in hospitals and training centres, addressing individual skills rather than all skills as a whole, and lacking a pedagogical model to support efficient learning. The EASIER project will implement a learning platform supported by a validated pedagogical model and integrate tools and resources to train and assess together all skills required from new surgeons. In this study, we present the early definition stages, in which a knowledge elicitation methodology is developed to capture the know-how of surgeons, engineers and educational psychologists. First results are presented in the form of learning actions and potential means of implementation. This knowledge will be key in defining the pedagogical needs of the platforms.