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. 2016 Feb 16;16:63. doi: 10.1186/s12909-016-0581-9

Table 2.

Survey results (free response items)

Question Major themes Number of comments Example
List 3 ways the “Activated Learning List” experience contributed to your education. Guided Learning 7 “It got me to think outside the box.”
Stimulated Discussion 3 “The questions inspired several great discussions with the people we worked with at the hospital.”
Encouraged Interactivity 8 “… comparison with other countries, and collaboration with the students in my country.”
Cultural Understanding 6 “It made me think about important cultural issues I had not considered.”
Knowledge of Healthcare Systems 5 “It helped me to understand how the health system is structured.”
What “Activated Learning” activities would you suggest for next year? Culture and Customs 2 “Similar questions regarding local cultural beliefs relevant to health problems and funding of care delivery.”
Healthcare systems 7 “I would be interested in learning about how medical delivery personnel are trained in each place.”
Increased Interactivity 6 “Video blog”
How can the “Activated Learning List” experience be improved for future students? Increased Interactivity 6 “…Create an improved forum for discussion to allow for more back and forth conversation.”