Online Educational Tool Research Articles

P-268 An innovative interactive case-based online education tool significantly increases knowledge and competence of clinicians managing triple-class refractory multiple myeloma

P-268 An innovative interactive case-based online education tool significantly increases knowledge and competence of clinicians managing triple-class refractory multiple myeloma

An Interactive Educational Tool to Improve Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Knowledge and Recommendation Among Nurses.

In United States, only 57% of women and 53% of men in the recommended age groups have received all recommended doses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Healthcare provider education has been associated with strong vaccine recommendation and vaccination uptake. Our objective was to create a 7-min interactive online educational tool to improve knowledge and willingness to recommend the HPV vaccine among nurses. This is a prospective pre-test/post-test study to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational tool consisting of 10 flashcards in a question-answer format. Oncology nurses at our cancer center were invited to participate by email, which led them to the educational tool (i.e., intervention) along with pre- and post-test questions on HPV-associated cancers, vaccine-eligible age groups, dosing schedules, adverse events, and willingness to recommend. Of the 110 participants (mean age of 41.2 ± 11.4, 98% female, 64% >10 years of practice), there was improvement in knowledge after intervention in HPV-associated cancers (81% to 97%; p = 0.02), percentage of cervical caused by HPV (33% to 64%; p < 0.05), and dosing schedule (47% to 93%; p < 0.05). All participants correctly stated that continued screening is needed after vaccination both pre- and post-intervention. Eighty-five percent strongly agreed that the intervention improved their HPV knowledge, and 77% stated they were more likely to recommend the HPV vaccine after the intervention. While nurses are willing to recommend the vaccine, there remains persistent knowledge gaps. A brief 7-min self-administered online interactive flashcard educational intervention is effective in improving the HPV vaccine knowledge among nurses.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AT THE CLASSES OF UKRAINIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

Тhe role of the information technologies in the conditions of distance learning at the classes of the Ukrainian as a foreign language is analyzed in the article. The advantages of using of the innovative technologies in the modern educational process, in particular, during the study of the Ukrainian language as a foreign language, have been determined. Ways to overcome the communication barriers in the process of distance learning are identified, one of which is seemed to be in mastering of the information technologies. The important online tools for organizing a high-quality and interesting educational process are characterized. Available information means (interactive whiteboards, platforms, and other online resources) are described. For example, such information tools that contribute to the activation of students, diversify the means of communication between students and teachers, and allow creating a database of educational materials that is accessible and convenient for viewing at any time. Emphasis is placed on the problem of adaptation of foreign students in the conditions of distance learning. It could be noted that such adaptation is primarily facilitated by the selection of information resources for the organization of a high-quality educational process with the provision of feedback. Based on this criterion, a classification of online education tools at the classes of the Ukrainian as the foreign language is proposed. Therefore, information technologies are divided into several categories (which contribute to the activation of students at practical classes; which diversify the means of communication between students and teachers; which contribute to the qualitative assessment of students’ knowledge (multilevel testing system); which provide feedback; which allow creating a base of educational materials, accessible and convenient for viewing at any time. The advantages of working with a cloud environment for saving and reproducing educational materials are defined. For example, creating cases, sites, online textbooks with Book Creator. Ways to improve the informational competences of teachers of the Ukrainian as a foreign language are analyzed. Key words: information technologies, Ukrainian language as a foreign language, didactic process, distance learning, educational platforms.

Modern Technologies in Foreign Language Teaching

Today’s education aims at preparing students for life and work in the 21st century, which requires gaining a number of skills and competences, including computer literacy and competence in foreign languages. Using ICTs may greatly improve the quality of the learning process. This article examines their role in foreign language instruction in the context of teaching representatives of generations Z and Alpha. It also discusses some current trends in educational politics in Bulgaria, and presents several online educational platforms and tools which have been used in ESL classes at Yoan Ekzarh Balgarski Secondary School, Shumen.

EXPERIMENTALLY VALIDATED COMPUTER SIMULATIONS OF LOCKING PLATE FIXATIONS FOR SURGICAL EDUCATION

Surgical education of fracture fixation biomechanics relies mainly on simplified illustrations to distill the essence of the underlying principles. These mostly consist of textbook drawings or hands-on exercises during courses, both with unique advantages such as broad availability and haptics, respectively. Computer simulations are suited to bridge these two approaches; however, the validity of such simulations must be guaranteed to teach the correct aspects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to validate finite element (FE) simulations of bone-plate constructs to be used in surgical education in terms of fracture gap movement and implant surface strain.The validation procedure was conducted in a systematic and hierarchical manner with increasing complexity. First, the material properties of the isolated implant components were determined via four-point bending of the plate and three-point bending of the screw. Second, stiffness of the screw-plate interface was evaluated by means of cantilever bending to determine the properties of the locking mechanism. Third, implant surface strain and fracture gap motion were measured by testing various configurations of entire fixation constructs on artificial bone (Canevasit) in axial compression. The determined properties of the materials and interfaces assessed in these experiments were then implemented into FE models of entire fixation constructs with different fracture width and screw configurations. The FE-predicted implant surface strains and fracture gap motions were compared with the experimental results.The simulated results of the different construct configurations correlated strongly with the experimentally measured fracture gap motions (R2&gt;0.99) and plate surface strains (R2&gt;0.95).In a systematic approach, FE model validation was achieved successfully in terms of fracture gap motion and implant deformation, confirming trustworthiness for surgical education. These validated models are used in a novel online education tool OSapp (https://osapp.ch/) to illustrate and explain the biomechanical principles of fracture fixations in an interactive manner.

Clinical teaching in dentistry: Evaluating a clinical oral pathology rotation while looking to the future of dental education.

Clinical teaching in dentistry has cycled through specialty-based "departmental" teaching to group practice scenarios. The aims of this study were to ascertain third-year dental students' perceptions of a specialty-based rotation supplemented by online educational tools and to compare their Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) scores to those of the students in the previous year. This retrospective research design included the analysis of OSCE scores, and student responses to survey questions regarding their perceptions of the clinical oral pathology (COP) rotation. This study was completed in 2022. It included data from 2020 to 2021 and 2021 to 2022 corresponding to input from the Classes of 2022 and 2023, respectively. The response rate was 100%. The students evaluated the focused COP rotation and the online teaching modules as a positive experience. The results of the OSCE were similar to those of the previous class and showed a high average score. This study shows that students had a positive perception to specialty-based learning with online educational tools and that it enhanced the education they received in the comprehensive care clinic. The OSCE scores were similar to those of the previous class. These findings suggest a method of maintaining high-quality dental education through challenges as it continues evolving.

The Spot the Troll Quiz game increases accuracy in discerning between real and inauthentic social media accounts.

The proliferation of political mis/disinformation on social media has led many scholars to embrace "inoculation" techniques, where individuals are trained to identify the signs of low-veracity information prior to exposure. Coordinated information operations frequently spread mis/disinformation through inauthentic or "troll" accounts that appear to be trustworthy members to the targeted polity, as in Russia's attempts to influence the 2016 US presidential election. We experimentally tested the efficacy of inoculation against inauthentic online actors, using the Spot the Troll Quiz, a free, online educational tool that teaches how to spot markers of inauthenticity. Inoculation works in this setting. Across an online US nationally representative sample (N = 2,847), which also oversampled older adults, we find that taking the Spot the Troll Quiz (vs. playing a simple game) significantly increases participants' accuracy in identifying trolls among a set of Twitter accounts that are novel to participants. This inoculation also reduces participants' self-efficacy in identifying inauthentic accounts and reduced the perceived reliability of fake news headlines, although it had no effect on affective polarization. And while accuracy in the novel troll-spotting task is negatively associated with age and Republican party identification, the Quiz is equally effective on older adults and Republicans as it was on younger adults and Democrats. In the field, a convenience set of Twitter users who posted their Spot the Troll Quiz results in the fall of 2020 (N = 505) reduced their rate of retweeting in the period after the Quiz, with no impact on original tweeting.

Study protocol of a telephone problem-solving intervention for Spanish-speaking caregivers of veterans post-stroke: an 8-session investigator-blinded, two-arm parallel (intervention vs usual care), randomized clinical trial

BackgroundStroke is one of the leading causes of death and the main cause of long-term disability in the United States. The significant risk factors of stroke among Hispanics are well-documented. The majority of stroke survivors return home following a stroke and are cared for by family caregivers. Due to the abrupt nature of strokes, caregivers experience unexpected changes and demands that oftentimes lead to caregiver burden and depression. Given the significant risk factors for stroke in Hispanics and the influence of culture in family norms and family management, we developed a telephone and online problem-solving intervention for Spanish-speaking stroke caregivers. This study tests the impact of a telephone and online problem-solving intervention for Spanish-speaking stroke caregivers on caregiver outcomes.MethodsThe design is a two-arm parallel randomized clinical trial with repeated measures. We will enroll 290 caregivers from 3 Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers. Participants randomized into the intervention arm receive a problem-solving intervention that uses telephone and online education and care management tools on the previously developed and nationally available RESCUE en Español Caregiver website. In the usual care group, participants receive the information and/or support caregivers of veterans with stroke normally receive through existing VA resources (e.g., stroke-related information and support). The primary outcome is change in caregiver’s depressive symptoms at 1- and 12-weeks post-intervention. Secondary outcomes include changes in stroke caregivers’ burden, self-efficacy, problem-solving, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and veterans’ functional abilities. We will also determine the budgetary impact, the acceptability of the intervention and participation barriers and facilitators for Spanish-speaking stroke caregivers.DiscussionThis is an ongoing study. It is the first known randomized controlled trial testing the effect of a telephone and online problem-solving intervention in Spanish for caregivers of veterans post-stroke. If successful, findings will support an evidence-based model that can be transported into clinical practice to improve the quality of caregiving post-stroke.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03142841— Spanish Intervention for Caregivers of Veterans with Stroke (RESCUE Español). Registered on February 23, 2018. Protocol version 8. 08.11.2022.

Patient Perspectives on a Pilot Virtual Follow-up Program After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study

BackgroundHypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) are a risk factor for future cardiovascular disease; therefore, follow-up and implementation of early interventions is recommended. We performed a qualitative study to assess the feasibility and user response to a mobile-health tool and virtual consultation aimed at educating people with an HDP on future cardiovascular risk, and at better understanding patients’ priorities for postpartum care. MethodsParticipants with a history of an HDP in the past 5 years had access to an online educational tool and participated in a virtual consultation to discuss their cardiovascular risks after experiencing an HDP. Participants were invited to a focus group to obtain feedback on their postpartum experience and the Her-HEART program. ResultsA total of 20 female participants were enrolled in the study between January 2020 and February 2021. Of these, 16 participants took part in 1 of 5 focus groups. Participants reported a lack of awareness of future cardiovascular disease risks prior to participating in the program, and identified barriers to counselling, including traumatic birth experiences, inappropriate timing, and competing priorities. Participants reported that the virtual Her-HEART program was an effective avenue to provide counselling on long-term cardiovascular risks. They highlighted the importance of coordinated care pathways and mental health support in postpartum follow-up programs. ConclusionWe have shown the feasibility of providing an educational website and virtual consultation to facilitate counselling in people affected by HDPs. Our results shed light on patient-reported priorities related to the content and delivery of postpartum counselling after an HDP.

CONVERGE Training Modules: A free online educational tool for hazards and disaster researchers and practitioners

The National Science Foundation-supported CONVERGE facility was established in 2018 as the first social science-led component of the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI). Headquartered at the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, CONVERGE identifies, trains, connects, and funds researchers across disciplines in the hazards and disaster field. This article provides an overview of one of our most widely used tools, the CONVERGE Training Modules. These free, interactive, online trainings are designed for students, early career professionals, and others who are new to hazards and disaster research and practice. Since July 2019, our team has released 10 modules that cover a range of foundational topics in hazards and disaster research, including Institutional Review Board procedures, conducting emotionally challenging research, cultural competence, collecting and sharing perishable data, social vulnerability, and disaster mental health. In addition, CONVERGE offers advanced trainings in specialized topics such as broader ethical considerations for hazards and disaster researchers, reciprocity, gender-based violence in fieldwork, and public health implications of hazards and disaster research. Between July 2019 and November 2022, 6,311 unique users registered for the modules, and these users logged 7,222 module completions. Of the module completions to date, the largest percentage of users completed only one (46.0%) of the available trainings, although a small group of “superusers”—whom we surveyed for this article—have completed all or almost all of the available modules. When asked why they planned to complete the modules at the time of registration, most users indicated that it was to fulfill a classroom or other educational requirement (51.2%), for personal interest/to learn more (9.0%), or to prepare for or to support research (7.1%) or practice-oriented activities (5.8%). In addition to providing more information regarding module users, this article details the development of the technology and discusses the impact and success of this tool for transferring knowledge and skills to the hazards and disaster research and practice community. We conclude with a discussion of future directions for this research-based educational intervention.

Classification of English Educational Resources Information Based on Mobile Learning Using Cognitive Web Service

English proficiency is increasingly vital in the modern globalized and competitive world, especially for jobs that need cross-cultural communication. Using online educational tools wisely leads to improved English proficiency. Digital learning tools are constantly being improved owing to the emergence of new technologies. An essential problem in academic circles is categorizing and assisting in investigating different forms of digital learning resources. This research proposes an efficient intelligent system for the classification of English educational resources information based on mobile learning (CEERI-ML). The suggested design classifies English educational resources into different categories, applying a Classification based on Marzano and Kendall Taxonomy (CMKT). The system further implements a Classification based on Gagne Learning Categorization Theory (CGLCT) to classify the different levels of complexity in learning.

NEXTGEN: A serious game showcasing circular economy in the urban water cycle

Understanding the Circular Economy for water is challenging. It requires being acquainted with the individual components involved in the urban water cycle such as stormwater, water conveyance, groundwater, water drainage, wastewater treatment and discharge. In addition, to appreciate benefits and tradeoffs in the context of Circular Economy, one also needs to factor the interrelations between water and other factors such as material recovery, energy use, expenses, and environmental impacts. On top of it, the fact that each catchment has a different geography, hydrology and urban setup can lead to difficulties in transferring gathered knowledge to other situations. In response to this challenge of developing a holistic understanding of applying Circular Economy to the urban water cycle, the NextGen Serious Game has been created. It is a simulation based online educational tool with a digital user interface that allows participants to explore the implications of applying circular economy strategies such as “Reduce” (for waste), Reuse (for materials), and Recovery (of energy though biogas generation) to the water urban cycle in different virtual catchments representing different settings. Several physical and online game-playing events took place where participants were able to take the appropriate measures to maximise Circular Economy for water when a virtual catchment was exposed to challenging scenarios, e.g., lower rainfalls and population growth. The players included students, environmental scientists, engineers, policy makers, and members of the public. The serious game was successfully used as a teaching tool in student classrooms (leading to an average improvement of about 26% in the number of correct answers). Furthermore, it made an effective debate facilitation tool contributing to the discussion of a multi-disciplinary expert panel by bringing new insights to the discussion. Finally, the Serious Game was used to organize the first e-sport competitive tournament between water professionals at an industry conference, paving the way for a novel form of engagement. This is a considerable contribution to public understanding at a time where the water industry struggles to sensitize a wider audience to the problems and reality of water in the context of climate change, growing resources scarcity, and environmental decline.

Integrating Theory with Education about Genetic Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder: The Effects of a Brief Online Educational Tool on Elements of the Health Belief Model

Introduction: The utility of genetic risk information relies on the assumption that individuals will use the information to change behavior to reduce risk of developing health problems. Educational interventions designed to target elements of the Health Belief Model have shown to be effective in promoting behaviors for positive outcomes. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in 325 college students to assess whether a brief, online educational intervention altered elements of the Health Belief Model that are known to be associated with motivations and intentions to change behavior. The RCT included a control condition, an intervention condition that received information about alcohol use disorder (AUD), and an intervention condition that received information about polygenic risk scores and AUD. We used t tests and ANOVA methods to compare differences in beliefs related to the Health Belief Model across study conditions and demographic characteristics. Results: Providing educational information did not impact worry about developing AUD, perceived susceptibility and severity of developing alcohol problems, or perceived benefits and barriers of risk-reducing actions. Individuals in the condition that received educational information about polygenic risk scores and AUD reported higher perceived chance of developing AUD than individuals in the control condition (adj. p < 0.01). Sex, race/ethnicity, family history, and drinking status were associated with several components of the Health Belief Model. Conclusion: Findings from this study demonstrate the need to better design and refine the educational information intended to accompany the return of genetic feedback for AUD to better promote risk-reducing behaviors.

An Interactive Design Tool for Assessing Student understanding in Digital Environments

Various e-tools and interactive media have improved and enhanced the teaching and learning in higher education. For example, flipped teaching pedagogy encourages the students to engage in the various in-class activities rather than just to be a passive learner by listening to the lectures. On the other hand, newly joined students have trouble understanding the key modules since they don't know the fundamental concepts related to the modules. This paper illustrates how online quiz creators and education tools might improve the student performance in academic setup. The online quiz creator has numerous styles, including photo quizzes, team quizzes, one-page quizzes, image quizzes, memory games, and match games for dynamic, energetic, and passionate student engagement. Students may self-assess their progress using ICT-based online quizzes. This platform assists with student engagement and learning to make them active learner. Students are greatly motivated by various learning styles and technology that suits them. This also has helped the students to avoid a random online tool and join a safe environment to enhance their learning. Supporting multiple learning styles is one of the techniques that should be implemented in every module delivery. The effectiveness of using these practices in teaching is measured through student feedback. Based on their responses, it is concluded that many benefits are found by adapting these practices, such as students' increased interest in their modules, improved understanding skills, and relational abilities.

TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES BY DISTANCE EDUCATION: SOME PECULIARITIES Authors

The aim of the review is it to highlight some of basic key points of online educational tools. Name some of possible problems and their solutions that teacher can deal with during educational flow. Provide basic features of tools designed for online education considering certain positions we outline. The article is to describe some of most useful functions, their possible integration into curriculum and practical peculiarities of their use. Make some predictions of problems and conflicts that might occur during online education with stated tools limit use. The author gives a suggestion that it is relevant to use learner-centered, approach. Feedback should be fast, provide the teacher with the details and have a system. It is a key to the success. The way to the student heart and mind and therefore better comprehension though a modern technology makes learning more successful. This is possible with the use of the modern technologies. Modern technologies are attention grabbing, user friendly and flexible. With use of modern technologies better results in understanding, team work as well as getting students interested in the study and attract their attention. The author claims that flexibility is the basic point for online learning correlation and functional establishment.

Real Objects Understanding Using 3D Haptic Virtual Reality for E-Learning Education

In the past two decades, there has been a lot of work on computer vision technology that incorporates many tasks which implement basic filtering to image classification. The major research areas of this field include object detection and object recognition. Moreover, wireless communication technologies are presently adopted and they have impacted the way of education that has been changed. There are different phases of changes in the traditional system. Perception of three-dimensional (3D) from two-dimensional (2D) image is one of the demanding tasks. Because human can easily perceive but making 3D using software will take time manually. Firstly, the blackboard has been replaced by projectors and other digital screens so such that people can understand the concept better through visualization. Secondly, the computer labs in schools are now more common than ever. Thirdly, online classes have become a reality. However, transferring to online education or e-learning is not without challenges. Therefore, we propose a method for improving the efficiency of e-learning. Our proposed system consists of two-and-a-half dimensional (2.5D) features extraction using machine learning and image processing. Then, these features are utilized to generate 3D mesh using ellipsoidal deformation method. After that, 3D bounding box estimation is applied. Our results show that there is a need to move to 3D virtual reality (VR) with haptic sensors in the field of e-learning for a better understanding of real-world objects. Thus, people will have more information as compared to the traditional or simple online education tools. We compare our result with the ShapeNet dataset to check the accuracy of our proposed method. Our proposed system achieved an accuracy of 90.77% on plane class, 85.72% on chair class, and car class have 72.14%. Mean accuracy of our method is 70.89%.

Online Education Countermeasures Based on the Context of Epidemic Prevention and Control

This paper seeks to discuss some of the issues and countermeasures for online education during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper begins by examining the context of online education in the current pandemic preparedness, including the challenges and opportunities for online education, and the impact of the pandemic on the education system. It then analyzes various responses to these challenges and their feasibility. In the face of the current pandemic control situation, numerous schools have adopted online education measures to reduce the risk of virus spread. However, this new form of education also poses some challenges. The report also reviews current online education practices in China, the problems that have emerged, and some of the countermeasures taken by educational institutions. It then discusses the impact of the epidemic on online education. In order to make online education more efficient and effective, this paper mainly adopts a questionnaire method. Through the questionnaire survey and analysis of teachers and students, some potential countermeasures are proposed as much as possible, including strengthening teachers’ guidance and support, improving the online instructional design, sharing online teaching experience, and improving technical and equipment support for online education thus improving its effectiveness and reducing the negative impact on students. Training for teachers and students on the use of online education tools should be strengthened to ensure the effective use of online education. Finally, the paper concludes by focusing on the future of online education, exploring its possibilities, improving its shortcomings, and taking feasible countermeasures for its effectiveness and sustainability.

Development and implementation of a quick reference (QR) code linked online education tool in anaesthesiology practice

BackgroundWe conducted a feasibility study of an anaesthetic online educational tool that is accessed via quick reference (QR) codes. The primary objective of the study was to assess the feasibility...

Improving social presence in online higher education: Using live virtual classroom to confront learning challenges during COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled practically all higher education institutions to adopt online education tools over the previous 2 years. Online education has a huge potential to supplement or take the place of in-person instruction. However, there are certain drawbacks of online learning, such as the absence of classroom environment interaction and the difficulty in keeping track of students' engagement and participation. In this study, a live virtual classroom was developed to aid students in their learning activities. The effectiveness of these live video classes was reported from both students and instructors, as well as the variables promoting their implementation within higher education institutions. One of the more significant findings to emerge from this study is that the instructors found it convenient, as they could readily check course participants understanding by studying their live video lectures. The second major finding was that students felt satisfaction with online learning while asking questions without interfering with the instructor's presentation. Moreover, peers could also provide them with more expertise. However, the teaching process became dynamic, requiring the educator to pay close attention. The course participants also experienced anxiety when they were in front of other people. Additionally, both the instructor and the students need to be highly self-sufficient in technology.

Reaching Ambulatory Older Adults with Educational Tools: Comparative Efficacy and Cost of Varied Outreach Modalities in Primary Care.

BackgroundProviding patients with access to health information that can be obtained outside of an office visit is an important part of education, yet little is known about the effectiveness of outreach modalities to connect older adults to online educational tools. The objective was to identify the effectiveness and cost of outreach modalities providing online information about advance care planning (ACP) for older adults.MethodsSix different outreach modalities were utilized to connect patients to online educational tools (ACP video decision aids). Participants were 13,582 patients aged 65 and older of 185 primary care providers with appointments over a 30-month period within a large health system in the greater New York City area. Main outcome measures were number of online video views and costs per outreach for each modality.Key ResultsThere were 1150 video views for 21,407 remote outreach events. Text messages, sent to the largest volume of patients (8869), had the highest outcome rate (9.6%) and were the most economical ($0.09). Characterization of phone calls demonstrated 21.7% engagement in the topic of ACP but resulted in minimal video views (<1%) and incurred the highest cost per outreach ($2.88). In-office handouts had negligible results (<1%).ConclusionsText was the most cost-effective modality to connect older adults to an online educational tool in this pragmatic trial, though overall efficacy of all modalities was low.