AAO 2025:
Ophthalmic Educators Workshop
“Application of Online Tools to Enhance Interactivity and Foster Constructive Collaboration in Ophthalmology Education”
Friday, 17 October 2025, 1:30–4:30 p.m., Room TBA
Program Number SYM01
Workshops provide valuable hands-on learning opportunities. If you’re attending AAO 2025 this October, join us on 17 October, 1:30-4:30 PM, US Eastern Time, for our Ophthalmic Educators Workshop – Application of Online Tools to Enhance Interactivity and Foster Constructive Collaboration in Ophthalmology Education, co-sponsored by the Ophthalmology Foundation and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Support for the OF’s participation is provided in part by Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
Technology-enhanced learning has transformed the field of ophthalmology education. Clinical and surgical educators can harness the power of technology to impart knowledge to contemporary learners in Ophthalmology. This symposium explores the application of online tools to enhance interactivity and constructive collaboration in ophthalmology education. Our symposium aims to empower participants to elevate their teaching skills by harnessing the power of interactivity and collaborative exercises through innovative online tools. It will feature thought-provoking discussions on concepts, group activities, and immersive, hands-on demonstrations of online tools specifically designed to ignite cognitive engagement, enhance collaboration, stimulate vibrant participation, and facilitate the real-time assessment of learners.
In addition, visit the Ophthalmology Foundation and the International Ophthalmological Fellowship Foundation (IOFF) at booth #3300 on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday in the exhibition hall.
Workshop Chairs:
Dr. Tsedeke Asaminew Alemu
Dr. Pranesh Balasubramaniam
Dr. Karl Golnik
Presenters:
Dr. Eduardo Mayorga
Dr. Gabriela Palis
Dr. Muhammed Moin
Workshop Schedule:
| 1:30 | Welcome, Objectives, Ophthalmology Foundation strategic pillars | |
| 1:45 | ICAP Framework: Interactive, Constructive, Active, and Passive | |
| 2:00 | TPACK Framework: Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge | |
| 2:15 | Exercise: Integrating ICAP and TPACK concepts in lesson plans of Ophthalmology topics | |
| 2:25 | Plenary discussion on the exercise | |
| 2:35 | Examples of various interactive tools (for collaboration, assessment, content creation) in Ophthalmology Education | |
| BREAK | ||
| 3:00 | Exercise on designing interactive, case-based learning activities enhanced with interactive tools tailored to ophthalmology topics | |
| 3:20 | Plenary discussion on the designed lesson plans | |
| 3:35 | Demonstration of tools to aid in Surgical Training | |
| 3:50 | Innovative imaging devices in Tele-education | |
| 4:05 | Plenary discussion, Reflection, Wrap up | |
| 4:30 | End Program |