IJME - Psychological need fulfillment in virtual teaching: insights of residents and faculty

Table 2. Benefits and challenges of teaching in a virtual environment mapped to the SDT framework

SDT Framework – Basic psychological needs	Benefits (Facilitators)	Challenges (Barriers)
Autonomy	• Choice of virtual technology	• Lack of control over teaching environment
	• Increased accessibility	• Lack of control over teaching environment
	• Safety during pandemic	• Lack of control over factors affecting learner engagement
	• Save time and money	• Lack of control over factors affecting learner engagement
Competence	• Increased self-confidence	• Technological limitations hindering teaching and skill development
Competence	• Discreet observation of teaching
Relatedness	• Timely exchange of information	• Limited personal connections and opportunities to socialize
	• Ease of sharing resources	• Difficulty with professional identify formation
	• Giving back to the profession	• Difficulty with professional identify formation

Int J Med Educ. 2023; 14:77-83; doi: 10.5116/ijme.6488.2625