Abstract
Anatomy subjects are content heavy and generally have a high stakes practical examination that is difficult to prepare for outside of the laboratory. With recent advances in technology, increased class sizes and reductions in teaching time, alternative and novel teaching technologies are emerging. An adaptive online simulated practical examination was developed. This lesson was evaluated using a survey, student interviews and learning analytics. Of the 55 students who completed the survey, 92% indicated that the simulated practical examination enhanced their learning. Ninety two percent of students reported that the lesson met their needs for flexibility and importantly, our study also confirmed that there was a positive relationship between performance in the simulated practical exam and both the actual practical examination and overall subject score. Findings from this study revealed that adaptive learning technologies show significant promise and are an effective, flexible tool for preparing students for practical exams in a challenging subject.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | HEAd’19 |
| Subtitle of host publication | 5th International conference on higher education advances |
| Publisher | Universitat Politecnica de Val ` encia |
| Pages | 633-640 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 5th International Conference on Higher Education Advances: HEAd'19 - Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain Duration: 26 Jun 2019 → 28 Jun 2019 Conference number: 5 http://www.headconf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/HEAd19-program.pdf (conference program) https://archive.headconf.org/head19/index.html (Conference website) |
Conference
| Conference | 5th International Conference on Higher Education Advances |
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| Country/Territory | Spain |
| City | Valencia |
| Period | 26/06/19 → 28/06/19 |
| Other | This conference is an excellent forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas, experiences, opinions and research results relating to the preparation of students, teaching/learning methodologies and the organization of educational systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following topic areas: Innovative materials and new tools for teaching Teaching and learning experiences Educational technology (e.g., virtual labs, e-learning) Evaluation and assessment of student learning Emerging technologies in learning (e.g., MOOC, OER, gamification) Scientific and research education Experiences outside the classroom (e.g., practicums, mobility) New teaching/learning theories and models Globalization in education and education reforms Education economics Entrepreneurship and learning for employment Education accreditation, quality and assessment Competency-based learning and skill assessment |
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