Utilizing Whiteboard Animated Videos in Biomedical Sciences: A Comparative Study Between Two Dental Schools.
Meixun Sinky Zheng1, Hubert K Chan2
1Office of Academic Affairs, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|April 23, 2025
Summary
Dental students frequently use whiteboard animated videos in their first year, but usage declines during clinical training. Faculty integration significantly boosts student engagement with these digital learning resources.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Sciences Education
- Digital Learning Resources
- Dental School Curriculum
Background:
- Health professions institutions are increasing investment in digital learning tools.
- Limited research exists on the effective implementation of these resources.
- Guidance is needed for optimizing student engagement with digital supplementary materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate dental student usage patterns of whiteboard animated videos.
- To analyze video resource utilization across academic years at two dental schools.
- To identify factors influencing the sustained use of digital learning tools.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of video usage data from two dental schools (Dugoni and WUCDM).
- Examined video watch frequency, unique viewers, and total watch counts over three academic years.
- Utilized ANOVA tests to compare average video watches per student across academic years.
Main Results:
- Video access was highest during the first academic year, declining as students progressed to clinical training.
- Significant differences in video watch frequency were observed between preclinical and clinical years at Dugoni.
- Faculty integration into coursework at Dugoni correlated with more sustained video usage.
Conclusions:
- Whiteboard animated videos are most impactful during preclinical dental education.
- Active faculty engagement and integration are critical for maximizing the value of digital learning resources.
- Findings offer evidence-based insights for institutions investing in digital supplementary materials for health professions students.
Keywords:
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