Building a Global Community of Practice with Rx Bricks
ScholarRx’s August Sets New Record for Brick Building and Publishing
August 2024 marked a significant milestone for Rx Bricks, but the true story lies beyond the numbers. We’re witnessing the growth of an emerging community of practice—a global network of educators dedicated to shaping the future of medical education through collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise.
What is a Community of Practice?
A community of practice is more than just a group of people working independently; it’s a collective effort where individuals come together to share knowledge, experiences, and tools to pursue a common goal. For Rx Bricks, this community includes medical educators, content creators, and subject matter experts worldwide who are committed to advancing the quality of educational content through active collaboration.
Collaboration and Sharing in ActionOne of the core strengths of the Rx Bricks Create platform is how it facilitates content sharing and adaptation. In August alone:
- 111 Bricks were created and published from scratch, reflecting the innovation and creativity of educators worldwide.
- 219 Bricks were cloned and published, demonstrating the adaptability and usefulness of content as it is refined and repurposed to fit various curricula.
This growing global collaboration is reshaping the way educators think about content creation. Instead of working in isolation, educators are building on one another’s work, ensuring that Bricks evolve through collective input and shared experiences. The platform’s clone-and-publish feature, in particular, has enabled educators to quickly adapt high-quality content for their institution’s needs, amplifying the value of each Brick and saving time while maintaining educational integrity.
Driving Educational Innovation
As more educators join this community, the level of innovation in medical education continues to rise. The record-breaking number of Bricks created in August is a testament to how this collaborative approach fosters creativity. Faculty are designing new learning modules and experimenting with multimedia elements, interactive features, AI, and novel teaching methods to engage learners more effectively.
This innovation is happening globally as educators from different regions contribute diverse perspectives and teaching strategies, enhancing the richness of the content available on the platform. Each Brick built reflects the hard work and ingenuity of a global community striving to make medical education better, more accessible, and more engaging.
A Focus on Accessibility and Equity
One of the most meaningful aspects of this community of practice is its commitment to accessibility. By sharing high-quality educational materials through Rx Bricks, educators are helping bridge gaps in medical education, particularly in underserved regions of the world. The ability to clone and adapt Bricks allows faculty to offer their students the best possible learning experiences, regardless of geographical or resource-based limitations.
Looking Ahead: A Growing Movement
This is just the beginning. As more educators discover the power of Rx Bricks Create and the Rx Brick Exchange, the potential to transform education only grows. Each new Brick, whether built from scratch or adapted from an existing one, represents a step toward a more connected and innovative educational landscape.
The record activity from August isn’t just a reflection of the platform’s capabilities—it’s a testament to the strength of the global community built around it. Together, we’re creating a future where collaboration drives education forward, one Brick at a time.