Theme
4BB Teaching tools
INSTITUTION
Manchester Medical School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Jisc, United Kingdom
In modern era, education is delivered and accessed in multiple formats including through the use of mobile technology. This method lends itself to active learning and interaction, placing the student central to the educational experience.
Manchester Medical school undergraduates are each provided with an iPad. This complements our traditional teaching and opens up new avenues to tutors and students. In order to prepare students for the National Prescribing Safety Assessment, the prescribing team have developed a number of Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) aids delivered via student iPads.
Technology to enhance learning included use of:
1. Small group work using iPads and AR-enhanced role-play guidance (Junaio)
Students worked in small groups, playing the roles of patients, doctors and examiners. This teaching was designed to prepared students for role-play examination questions delivered in their finals.
2. Interactive touch-screen presentations/homework sessions (Nearpod)
The Nearpod app was used to facilitate audience participation during small group work and to provide tutors with an outline of student learning via the homework feature.
3. AR-enhanced prescribing posters (Junaio)
Posters were developed to provide information regarding safe prescription writing and review. These were augmented with video and interactive questions, accessed through poster image recognition and AR technology on the iPad.
4. Live prescribing webinars (Fuze)
As part of revision and preparation for their examinations, students were invited to attend an online live webinar.
Review of student experience
Students were provided with the opportunity to submit their views and comments regarding their use of technology during a live webinar feed and via an online questionnaire.
Students provided positive comments on the use of Nearpod and live webinars. Responses for the use of Junaio were mixed and many felt they hadn’t had the opportunity to utilise the prescribing posters.
The use of TEL resources to enhance prescribing skills is evolving and improving.
User and organisational capabilities may be contributing factors in delivering negative student experiences.