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Assessment of Respiration

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Using word cloud as a formative assessment classroom technique in physiology.

Keba J¹, Vineetha K Ramdas Nayak¹, Sajitha N¹

¹Department of Physiology, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Trivandrum, India.

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This study introduces a novel formative assessment technique using word clouds generated by Mentimeter. This method enhances student learning and provides teachers with quick, anonymous feedback opportunities.

Keywords:

Mentimeter formative assessment class technique physiology word cloud

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Medical Education
Educational Technology

Background:

Formative assessment aids medical students in self-reflection and learning correction.
Innovative techniques, especially electronic tools, can enhance engagement and effectiveness in formative assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the benefits and drawbacks of using word cloud formation via Mentimeter as a formative assessment technique.
To present a novel, easy-to-implement, and anonymous classroom technique for formative assessment.

Main Methods:

Utilized Mentimeter, an online platform, for interactive presentations.
Generated word clouds from student text inputs to visualize common themes and concepts.
Employed word cloud formation as a formative assessment tool in a classroom setting.

Main Results:

The technique is easy to implement, quick, and anonymous.
It effectively strengthens students' conceptual learning.
Provides teachers with opportunities for timely feedback and addressing common errors.

Conclusions:

Word cloud formation using Mentimeter is a valuable and effective novel technique for formative assessment in medical education.
The method facilitates student engagement, conceptual understanding, and targeted feedback.