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Using computer technology to foster learning for understanding.

E VAN Melle¹, L Tomalty

¹Faculty of Education and.

Microbiology Education

|May 9, 2013

Summary

Integrating computer technology into microbiology education shifted students toward a deep approach to learning for understanding. However, this shift varied among student groups, highlighting the need for tailored educational strategies.

Area of Science:

Educational Technology
Microbiology Education
Learning Sciences

Background:

Students commonly adopt either a surface learning approach (memorization) or a deep learning approach (understanding).
Traditional curricula often emphasize factual recall over conceptual understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the integration of computer technology (multimedia CD-ROM) into a microbiology curriculum.
To assess the impact of this integration on students' learning approaches, specifically transitioning from surface to deep learning.
To explore how technology use influences the development of learning for understanding.

Main Methods:

Implemented a multimedia CD-ROM in a microbiology course to foster learning for understanding.
Evaluated changes in students' learning approaches using the Study Process Questionnaire over one term.

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Collected additional data on technology use and its relation to applying knowledge in patient-focused case studies.

Main Results:

A statistically significant shift towards a deep approach to learning was observed.
Computer technology use facilitated the application of knowledge in case studies, supporting the shift to deep learning.
Impact varied by student group; recent high school graduates showed no significant increase in deep learning scores and lower performance.

Conclusions:

Multimedia technology can effectively promote a deep approach to learning in microbiology.
A combination of surface and deep learning approaches is crucial for achieving true understanding.
Variations in impact suggest a need for differentiated instructional strategies when implementing educational technology.