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Abdul Jabbar1, Robin B Gasser1, Jason Lodge2
1Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Werribee, VIC 3030, Australia.
Digital technologies like MOOCs and flipped classrooms can enhance parasitology education. These tools support student-centered, self-regulated learning in online or blended environments.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Traditional parasitology courses are campus-based.
- Digital technologies present new opportunities for teaching and learning.
- Higher education is increasingly adopting digital tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of digital technologies in parasitology education.
- To examine student-centered teaching approaches enhanced by technology.
- To provide a perspective on integrating digital tools into parasitology curricula.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent trends in higher education.
- Discussion of various digital technologies (MOOCs, FC, games, quizzes, social media, digital badges).
- Analysis of how these technologies can be applied in digital learning environments.
Main Results:
- Digital technologies can facilitate diverse teaching and learning methods.
- Tools like massive open online courses (MOOCs) and flipped classrooms (FC) show promise.
- Specific digital tools can be integrated into online or blended learning settings.
Conclusions:
- Digital technologies offer valuable avenues for advancing parasitology education.
- Student-centered, competency-based, and self-regulated learning can be fostered.
- Online and blended learning environments are suitable for these technological integrations.
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