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Student‐developed learning resources for the anatomical sciences (719.12)
Author(s) -
Eastwood Jennifer,
Doubleday Alison
Publication year - 2014
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.28.1_supplement.719.12
Subject(s) - summative assessment , formative assessment , resource (disambiguation) , class (philosophy) , presentation (obstetrics) , process (computing) , computer science , password , multimedia , clicker , medical education , mathematics education , psychology , medicine , artificial intelligence , radiology , computer network , operating system
The process of creating learning resources provides students with opportunities to explore information, create study aids, and identify learning gaps prior to an examination. We present two examples of activities for the anatomical sciences that engage students through resource building and provide formative assessment opportunities. At UIC first‐year dental students produce video narrations in the anatomy laboratory. Videos are created on instructor‐controlled devices and viewable online via a password‐protected link on a secure site. Students review videos and instructors correct inaccuracies in subsequent classes. All students and instructors can comment on videos within the secure site. Students find that the process of taking videos helps them organize their thoughts and students can better prepare for the laboratory by viewing other groups’ videos. At OUWB, first and second year medical students develop practice practical questions in histology lab. Students select and capture images from virtual histology slides and use presentation software to develop image‐based questions. The instructor compiles, corrects, and posts slides for the class. Misconceptions can be quickly identified and addressed with students prior to summative assessment. Students find these practice questions valuable and frequently approach the instructors with questions generated from the use of this resource.