Using Figma to foster authentic digital learning experiences in an online short course

Abstract

Australia’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a digital transformation that will improve health outcomes and enable better exchange of patient data. Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy calls for a workforce that is educated to harness the potential of technologies that enable this digital transformation. There is an urgent need for effective and innovative methods of training the workforce to meet these demands. This paper discusses the development of an authentic learning activity using Figma, a popular UX/UI design tool. The activity sits within a short course, Opportunities for SMART on FHIR apps, which is a part of a national training programme, addressing workforce capacity-building needs. It teaches a non-technical healthcare workforce to create and share healthcare app prototypes with key stakeholders and developers.  The activity highlights the importance of creating an authentic learning opportunity that builds the confidence of the workforce to enable digital health solutions, supporting healthcare’s rapid digital transformation.