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An interactive online approach to small-group student presentations and discussions
Der Thor1, Nan Xiao2, Meixun Zheng3
1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California; and dthor@pacific.edu.
Advances in Physiology Education
|October 6, 2017
Summary
Online presentations using VoiceThread enhanced dental student learning. Students engaged more deeply, asking higher-level questions and preferring the digital format for discussions and content review.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Education
- Medical Pedagogy
Background:
- Traditional small-group student presentations in health sciences education face limitations impacting student learning.
- Redesigning assignments is crucial to overcome these challenges and optimize educational outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of an online presentation and discussion format on the quality of student interactions.
- To examine dental students' perceptions of using VoiceThread for presenting, learning, and online collaboration.
Main Methods:
- First-year Doctor of Dental Surgery students presented and discussed physiology content in small groups using VoiceThread, a cloud-based tool.
- The study employed an exploratory approach to analyze discussion quality and student feedback via surveys.
Main Results:
- Students posted more questions and comments than required, with a higher proportion of advanced-level inquiries and thorough responses.
- Survey data indicated a student preference for VoiceThread over traditional classroom presentations for content delivery and discussion.
Conclusions:
- Implementing online presentation and discussion tools like VoiceThread may effectively address limitations of traditional classroom presentations in dental education.
- The online format shows potential for improving student engagement and the depth of academic discourse in health sciences.
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