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Evaluation of a novel online systemic human anatomy course
Author(s) -
Attardi Stefanie Marie,
Rogers Kem A
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.960.18
Subject(s) - blackboard (design pattern) , computer science , strengths and weaknesses , medical education , online discussion , multimedia , psychology , mathematics education , world wide web , medicine , software engineering , social psychology
An online section of an existing undergraduate systemic human anatomy course with a laboratory component is in its inaugural year. Lectures for face‐to‐face (F2F) students are broadcast in live and archived format to online students using virtual classroom software (Blackboard Collaborate). Laboratory demonstrations are delivered online by a teaching assistant who can manipulate 3D anatomical models in the virtual classroom for the students to see. Students may independently study the 3D models on their own computers. A mixed methods approach is being undertaken to determine the effectiveness of the online delivery format. Means for each measure of student performance (4 tests, 24 laboratory quizzes) are under comparison between the sections. Incoming grade point averages will be compared to final Anatomy grades to determine if previous academic performance impacts performance in the F2F or online formats. Preliminary data suggest that student academic performance in the course is not impacted by the online delivery format. Student perceptions of the learning experiences in the online and F2F environments will be revealed. Student interviews will be conducted following a cross over that exposes them to both delivery formats. Themes will be established from interview data and used to generate data‐driven (grounded) theory about the strengths and weaknesses of the online format. Grant Funding Source : Departmental Funding