Evaluation of student engagement and learning outcomes with the use of online interactive case-based learning assessment on Lt platform by ADInstruments for Pathophysiology

Synopsis

Case Based Learning (CBL) is a form of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) that facilitates reflective learning and helps in the development of clinical reasoning skills which further improves the transition from theory into practice in medical and biomedical subjects. This presentation describes a study that evaluated student feedback received for the use of interactive CBL assessment in pathophysiology unit (PSIO230) and the level of student engagement and achievement of learning outcomes. An assessment was designed in Lt platform by choosing video footages of a patient and 11 questions were created to test their knowledge. UNE Human Research Ethics approval was obtained to conduct this study (HE22-198). A questionnaire was designed in Qualtrics survey with 14 questions. Out of 72 students, 32 completed the survey and 56% found it to be ‘enjoyable’ with 44% found it to be ‘very enjoyable’. In open-ended questions, students mentioned that they ‘preferred it over reading textbooks’, found ‘watching videos of real patients telling their story was a more interesting and a holistic method of learning about different diseases’ and they ‘felt connected to the patient’ and ‘could relate more to the patient’s disease state’. Inclusion of interactive CBL assessment was found to be effective in teaching pathophysiology in the online environment.

Uplift Element

Engaging Assessments