Gamification in Biomedical Science Education: The Successful Implementation of Resimion, a Scenario-Based Learning...

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Science Education
• Digital Learning Technologies
• Educational Assessment

Background:

• Traditional didactic teaching methods are being supplemented by innovative approaches like scenario-based learning and gamification.
• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption and advancement of digital learning tools in higher education.
• Resimion offers a novel scenario-based learning platform adaptable for biomedical science curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the integration and effectiveness of the Resimion tool in teaching and assessing biomedical science.
• To analyze student engagement and performance with Resimion, particularly concerning students with reasonable adjustments (RAs).

Main Methods:

• A cohort of 769 BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science students from 2020-2023 participated.
• Data were collected from assessments across four modules at FHEQ levels 5 and 6.
• Statistical analysis (ANOVA) was used to compare student groups based on RA status and assessment types.

Main Results:

• Resimion demonstrated high student engagement with 18,436 interactions recorded.
• Resimion assessments had significantly higher submission rates compared to other assessment types (p=0.002).
• Students with RAs utilized allocated extra time appropriately and engaged with inclusivity features, benefiting all students.

Conclusions:

• Resimion was successfully integrated into biomedical science education, providing an engaging learning experience.
• The tool demonstrated comparable outcomes to traditional assessments and supported diverse student needs effectively.
• Resimion's inclusivity features aided students both with and without formal diagnoses.