Technology and Competency-Oriented Learning

Dr. Lior Naamati-Schneider is the head of the health program at the Management Department, a senior lecturer, and a researcher in the Health Systems Management Department at Hadassah Academic College, Israel. Her research focuses on health policy, healthcare management, and medical education, with an emphasis on adaptation processes within the healthcare system. She examines individual, organizational, and systemic aspects to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare market. With over 25 years of experience in both teaching and practical management, she has contributed to innovative, technology-based learning environments aimed at enhancing students' lifelong learning skills. Professor Dorit Alt, Ph.D., is the dean of the Faculty of Education and Teaching at Tel Hai College, Israel. She specializes in instruction, learning, and assessment in the twenty-first century. Her research focuses on promoting lifelong learning skills through both formal and non-formal learning environments. Among her numerous publications are the books 'Lifelong Citizenship: Lifelong Learning as a Lever for Moral and Democratic Values' (Brill and Sense Publishers), 'The Challenges of Academic Incivility. Social-emotional Competencies and Redesign of Learning Environments as Remedies' (Springer), and 'Equity and Formative Assessment in Higher Education: Advancing Culturally Responsive Assessment' (Springer).

• Preface.- The Complex and Ever-Changing Environment of Healthcare Systems: Characteristics and Future Challenges.- Competency-based learning and real-world performances in health management professions.- Using digital concept maps to promote argumentation skills and epistemological beliefs among healthcare management students.- Cultivating Future Thinking, Creativity, and Innovation through E-Poster Engagement: Essential Competencies for Contemporary Healthcare Managers.- Digital Transformation: Building Health Literacy skills of healthcare managers.- Healthcare management students’ self-regulation skills: Helping students become proactive learners.