Abstract
Objective:To conduct an on line Flipped Class Room (FCR) to facilitate synchronous (in class activity) and asynchronous learning [Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)] and acquire feedback of the learning experience from medical students at Aga Khan University.Methods:This interventional study was conducted with year II students undergoing Endocrine Reproduction Module at the Aga Khan University during April 13 to May 22, 2020. Pre reading material and pretest was shared with the students via Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) one week before the class. Microsoft Teams was used to conduct online session by two facilitators, where student discussion on case studies was encouraged. A WhatsApp group was created with the facilitators to respond to any student queries. The session was recorded and later uploaded on VLE. Posttest and a student satisfaction survey was conducted at the end of the session.Results:The average score for the pretest and posttest was 19.67 ± 1.37 and 24.60 ± 1.34 respectively (p value <0.05). The learner curve showed an increase in the knowledge learned by 4.93 points (p value <0.05). Fifty-five percent students felt that placement of session was appropriate and were satisfied with the instructions and expected outcomes, received constructive feedback for improvement and generated positive attitude towards learning.Conclusions:The innovative model of FCR through facilitation of synchronous and asynchronous learning empowered student’s engagement and interactive learning. Students perceived this as a great learning experience which they enjoyed with positive reinforcement from feedback given by the facilitators. They suggested continuation of this model for further learning sessions in other modules of undergraduate medical education at Aga Khan University.
Highlights
The COVID-19 pandemic has refocused the world to an era of online learning through use of digital technology and a number of virtual learning platforms (VLP).[1]
Considering the challenge of digital teaching and implement a new way of online teaching during the pandemic, we developed flipped classroom (FCR) model with casebased discussion offering as a live on line session in teams of medical students on Microsoft Teams
In the middle of fears, myths, threats and challenges of COVID-19, we developed an online FCR model with discussions on clinical cases in teams of medical students that facilitated synchronous as well as synchronous learning through in class activity and VLP
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has refocused the world to an era of online learning through use of digital technology and a number of virtual learning platforms (VLP).[1] Many institutions have flipped from traditional to on line teaching to avoid disruption of educational activities. Pre-recorded lectures on learning content, videos, quizzes, and module assignments are uploaded online.[7] The interactive discussions, and higher-order learning activities like problem-solving occurs during the class as synchronous component.[8] FCR has been introduced in different medical universities in different courses suggesting the importance of this approach as appealing method to follow in future years for medical studies.[9]
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