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Mahnaz Poorhassan1, Manijeh Hooshmandja2, Zahra Karimian3
1Department of Anatomical Sciences and Cognitive Neuroscience, TMS.C, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
BMC Medical Education
|July 1, 2026
Summary
The eHistoLab virtual microscopy web application significantly improved histology learning outcomes compared to traditional e-lecturing. Students favored this digital tool for its engaging features and enhanced motivation in histology education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Learning Technologies
- Histology
Background:
- Histology education necessitates visual interpretation and practice.
- Virtual microscopy offers innovative solutions for histology learning.
- Online learning became crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the eHistoLab web application with conventional e-lecturing for histology education.
- To evaluate the impact on medical sciences students' learning outcomes and perceptions.
- To assess student preferences for virtual microscopy in Iran.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental study with 100 medical, dentistry, and pharmacy students.
- Two groups: e-lecturing versus eHistoLab virtual microscopy platform.
- Pre- and post-tests assessed learning outcomes; t-tests analyzed data.
Main Results:
- The eHistoLab group showed significantly higher post-test scores (P < 0.001).
- 58% of students preferred eHistoLab; 50% preferred virtual microscopy alone.
- eHistoLab enhanced motivation for 62% of students.
Conclusions:
- eHistoLab significantly improved histology learning outcomes.
- Students perceived eHistoLab positively as a histology learning tool.
- Virtual microscopy can complement traditional lecture-based histology teaching.
