A "Do-It-Yourself" Interactive Bone Structure Module: Development and Evaluation of an Online Teaching Resource

Autor/inn/en	Rich, Peter; Guy, Richard
Titel	A "Do-It-Yourself" Interactive Bone Structure Module: Development and Evaluation of an Online Teaching Resource
Quelle	In: Anatomical Sciences Education, 6 (2013) 2, S.107-113 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1935-9772
DOI	10.1002/ase.1312
Schlagwörter	Teaching Methods; Instructional Effectiveness; Anatomy; Computer Software; Science Instruction; Science Tests; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Scores; Multiple Choice Tests; Outcomes of Education; Electronic Learning; Resource Materials; Pretests Posttests; College Students; Foreign Countries; Likert Scales; Questionnaires; Medical Education; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtserfolg; Anatomie; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Schülerbefragung; Schülerverhalten; Multiple choice examinations; Multiple-choice tests, Multiple-choice examinations; Multiple-Choice-Verfahren; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Quellenmaterial; Collegestudent; Ausland; Likert-Skala; Fragebogen; Medizinische Ausbildung; Australien
Abstract	A stand-alone online teaching module was developed to cover an area of musculoskeletal anatomy (structure of bone) found to be difficult by students. The material presented in the module was not formally presented in any other way, thus providing additional time for other curriculum components, but it was assessed in the final examination. The module was developed using "in-house" software designed for academics with minimal computer experience. The efficacy and effectiveness of the module was gauged via student surveys, testing student knowledge before and after module introduction, and analysis of final examination results. At least 74% of the class used the module and student responses were positive regarding module usability (navigation, interaction) and utility (learning support). Learning effectiveness was demonstrated by large significant improvements in the post-presentation test scores for "users" compared with "non-users" and by the percentage of correct responses to relevant multiple choice questions in the final examination. Performance on relevant short answer questions in the final examination was, on average, comparable to that for other components. Though limited by study structure, it was concluded that the module produced learning outcomes equivalent to those generated by more traditional teaching methods. This "Do-It-Yourself" e-learning approach may be particularly useful for meeting specific course needs not catered for by commercial applications or where there are cost limitations for generation of online learning material. The specific approaches used in the study can assist in development of effective online resources in anatomy. (Contains 3 tables and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10