ASGE’s Online Education Takes a Leap Forward

System Selection and Implementation

OVERVIEW

Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. With over 15,000 members worldwide, ASGE is a global leader in endoscopic education, fostering high standards for training and practice, supporting research, and driving advancements in the field.
 

ASGE’s mission is to lead the way in advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in endoscopy.

The challenge

ASGE members, primarily busy physicians, sought a more modern and efficient online learning experience to accommodate their demanding schedules. To meet these needs, ASGE aimed to implement a new Learning Management System (LMS) that offered: 

  • Online/offline capabilities 
  • Ease of navigation 
  • Mobile accessibility 
  • Comprehensive tracking and reporting for learners and administrators 
  • Streamlined course-building tools
     

Key goals included providing learners with a centralized platform to claim CME credits and MOC points, access their learning history, and enable administrators to assess course effectiveness and improve content based on performance insights.
 

The Solution

To ensure a successful LMS implementation for nonprofits and associations like ASGE, the organization partnered with .orgSource for expert guidance. .orgSource facilitated: 

  • Vendor Requirements and Selection: Crafting requirements, leading vendor evaluations, and managing contract negotiations. 
  • Project Scope and Oversight: Developing timelines and providing continuous oversight to ensure seamless execution. 
  • Interim LMS Administration: An .orgSource consultant served as ASGE’s interim LMS administrator, leading testing, content migration, and system functionality validation.
     

The .orgSource consultant’s contributions earned high praise from ASGE’s Manager of eLearning, Jean Verdeyen, who described the consultant as "proactive, responsive, and efficient," adding that she was instrumental in ensuring a smooth LMS migration.

The Results

In March 2018, ASGE successfully launched its new LMS, GI Leap (GI Learn Explore Advance Practice), transforming its online education platform.
 

Key Outcomes: 

  • User-Friendly Design: Improved navigation, mobile compatibility, and faster content delivery. 
  • Enhanced Functionality: A one-stop shop for all educational content, including pre-work, videos, assessments, and certificates. 
  • Positive User Engagement: Within the first week, over 350 users actively engaged with the system, accessing courses, claiming credits, and making purchases with minimal issues.
     

ASGE’s Chief Learning Officer, Ed Dellert, emphasized the project’s success, praising the meticulous attention to detail from all partners involved. ASGE volunteer leaders also applauded GI Leap for its user-friendly design and innovative features, such as support for multiple languages and offline accessibility. 

Next Steps 

Building on the success of GI Leap, ASGE planned the release of its iOS app in May 2018, with an Android version following that summer. These apps aim to further enhance the user experience by allowing learners to access content offline. 

Key Takeways

  • Strategic LMS Implementation: Partnering with experts like .orgSource ensures successful technology adoption tailored to the unique needs of nonprofits and associations. 
  • User-Centric Design: Features like offline access, seamless navigation, and centralized learning histories drive engagement and satisfaction. 
  • Long-Term Impact: By aligning technology with member needs, ASGE has set the stage for continued innovation in online education.

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