Applying Iterative Student Feedback across Flipped Classroom and Flexible Teaching Approaches: Impact on Veterinary...

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Education
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Digital Learning Platforms

Background:

• Traditional teaching strategies do not cater to all learning styles in veterinary students.
• An innovative online platform, VetCloud, was developed for flexible and active learning.
• Modularized content delivery aims to improve teaching, learning, and revision processes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate student perceptions of the VetCloud platform in a foundational gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology course.
• To compare a flipped classroom approach (2022) with a flexible learning approach (2023) using VetCloud.
• To understand how iterative student feedback influences the enhancement of the learning experience.

Main Methods:

• Transitioning from a flipped classroom to a flexible learning model using VetCloud.
• Delivery of lecture content via VetCloud in 2022 and 2023.
• Collection and analysis of student perceptions through surveys.

Main Results:

• The flexible learning approach in 2023, utilizing VetCloud, improved students' work/study/life balance.
• Students reported reduced stress levels and more efficient time utilization in 2023 compared to 2022.
• Students utilized flexible delivery options on an individualized, mixed-and-matched basis.

Conclusions:

• VetCloud facilitates a more convenient and flexible learning experience for veterinary students.
• Iterative student feedback is crucial for maximizing the learning experience and optimizing teaching strategies.
• This flexible teaching method enhances veterinary student well-being and offers an efficient educational approach.