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Effects of interactive instructional techniques in a web-based peripheral nervous system component for human anatomy
Edwin B Allen1, Richard T Walls, Frank D Reilly
1Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-9128,USA. eallen@hsc.wvu.edu
Web-based interactive learning tools significantly improved medical students' exam scores in human anatomy. Simulated Interactive Patients (SIP) were rated as the most beneficial learning object by students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy Instruction
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Investigated interactive instructional techniques in web-based human anatomy.
- Focused on the peripheral nervous system (PNS) component for first-year medical students.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess the impact of web-based interactive learning on student performance.
- Evaluate student perceptions of various interactive learning objects.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed 9 years of data from 856 students.
- Compared exam scores between students using interactive tools and those who did not.
- Used Likert scale questionnaires to gauge student opinions on learning objects (Patient Cases, Games, SIP, Flashcards, Quizzes).
Main Results:
- Students using web-based interactive tools achieved significantly higher exam scores (p < 0.05).
- All interactive learning objects received favorable student ratings.
- Simulated Interactive Patients (SIP) were rated significantly higher than other objects (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Web-based interactive techniques enhance student performance in anatomy exams.
- Simulated Interactive Patients (SIP) are highly accepted and valued by students.
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