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Electronic voting to encourage interactive lectures: a randomised trial.

Paul M Duggan1, Edward Palmer, Peter Devitt

  • 1Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. paul.duggan@adelaide.edu

BMC Medical Education
|July 28, 2007
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Electronic Voting Systems (EVS) did not significantly improve medical student learning outcomes compared to traditional lectures. While EVS showed mixed results, overall educational benefits were not demonstrated in this study.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Electronic Voting Systems (EVS) have been explored in various educational settings with inconsistent outcomes.
  • Previous research on EVS in education yielded mixed results, necessitating further investigation into their effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate whether an Electronic Voting System (EVS) could enhance the educational impact of lectures.
  • To compare the effectiveness of EVS-assisted lectures versus traditional lectures on medical student learning.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 127 Year 5 medical students at the University of Adelaide.
  • Students were assigned to receive lectures with either EVS or traditional teaching methods.
  • Knowledge and problem-solving skills were assessed using multiple-choice questionnaires immediately post-lecture and 8-12 weeks later.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference in multiple-choice questionnaire scores was found between EVS and traditional lecture groups (p = 0.785).
  • Student rankings favored EVS for cervical cancer lectures but favored traditional lectures for breast cancer lectures.
  • Lecturer feedback indicated EVS encouraged participation but was difficult to prepare, with mixed opinions on overall satisfaction and time management.

Conclusions:

  • Electronic Voting System technology did not provide significant educational advantages over traditional lecture formats in this large-group medical education setting.
  • The study suggests that the implementation of EVS in lectures requires careful consideration of subject matter and lecturer preparation.