The purpose of this paper is to describe a participatory qualitative research project using the Delphi consensus technique aided by Internet technology for successful transition of academic endeavors during and the post COVID era. The study aimed to derive a holistic competency matrix for an optometry program for transformation of the program to competency-based education.,This study combined a scoping review of literature for developing a baseline competency framework, along with derivation of an E-Delphi consensus within a panel of diverse stakeholders to achieve the objective of plotting a detailed competency matrix.,The involvement of all stakeholders of educational system in Delphi study resulted in a valid and all-inclusive competency framework with 18 competency units and 97 competency elements. This framework provided a strong base for redesigning pedagogy and assessment methods during COVID-19 crisis.,The paper highlights the feasibility and utility of adopting a participatory approach during COVID-19 outbreak. The Delphi technique aided by Internet technology was employed to develop a competency-based curriculum.,The paper narrates a suitable, feasible and scientific method for rapid transition in academia, following the restrictions and social distancing norms imposed during the COVID-19 outbreak.,Although there is good evidence for use of the Delphi technique in curriculum development, this paper adds value by focusing on a participatory approach in using it. The suggested method here shows ways to gain optimum scientific output with minimum resources in constrained situations such as COVID-19 crisis.

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采用改进的Delphi技术重新审视课程：在COVID-19大流行期间的一种有用方法

本文的目的是描述一个参与性的定性研究项目，该研究项目使用Delphi共识技术以及Internet技术的帮助，成功地过渡了COVID时代之后的学术活动。该研究旨在为验光计划获得整体能力矩阵，以将其转变为基于能力的教育。该研究结合了对范围界定性文献的回顾，以开发基线能力框架，并在此框架内得出了E-Delphi共识。一个由不同利益相关者组成的小组，以实现制定详细的能力矩阵的目标。德尔福研究中教育系统的所有利益相关者的参与，形成了一个有效且包容的，具有18个能力单元和97个能力要素的能力框架。该框架为在COVID-19危机期间重新设计教学法和评估方法提供了坚实的基础。本文重点介绍了在COVID-19爆发期间采用参与式方法的可行性和实用性。利用Internet技术辅助的Delphi技术开发了基于胜任力的课程。本文阐述了在COVID-19爆发期间施加的限制和社会疏远规范的一种合适，可行和科学的方法，以实现学术界的快速过渡。尽管有充分的证据表明在课程开发中可以使用Delphi技术，但本文着重于采用参与式方法来增加其价值。这里建议的方法显示了在受限情况下（例如COVID-19危机）以最少的资源获得最佳科学产出的方法。