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1Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Imaging Science in Dentistry
|September 28, 2016
Summary
Learning Catalytics (LC) quizzes showed a weak positive correlation with dental student exam performance. This interactive tool can enhance bidirectional communication and improve the learning environment in oral and maxillofacial radiology education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Medical Technology
- Radiology
Background:
- Electronic tools are increasingly used in education.
- Learning Catalytics (LC) is an interactive platform for student engagement.
- This study evaluated LC in an oral and maxillofacial radiology course.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the correlation between student performance on course exams and self-assessment LC quizzes.
- To determine the effectiveness of LC in enhancing student learning in dental education.
Main Methods:
- 354 predoctoral dental students from two classes participated.
- Spearman rank correlation test was used to analyze data.
- LC quizzes were administered either in-class (graded) or out-of-class (self-assessment).
Main Results:
- A weak positive correlation was found between overall quiz scores and exam scores (P<0.0001).
- Similar weak positive correlations were observed for both in-class and out-of-class LC quizzes.
- Student performance on LC quizzes correlated positively, though weakly, with exam outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Technological tools impact learning through interactive environments.
- Learning Catalytics enhances learning by improving bidirectional communication.
- The LC platform is a valuable tool for improving dental education.
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