E-learning analytics of videos to support a clinical skills course

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this paper is to analyze and explore the use of an online video library as part of a Simulation Laboratory course for BDS 4 2015 and 2016 cohorts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Over 100 online video clips have been created to support learning outside of the classroom, before, during and after the scheduled teaching sessions. On-line presentations have been created which include: screen captured power point presentations, skills preparations, clinical case consultations and worksheet debriefings. Data Files from the Learning Management System were obtained and data BDS 4 from the class of 2015 and 2016 were analyzed. An evaluation questionnaire was performed on the 2015 cohort. A Psychometric for surface and deep approach to learning SPQ-2F (Biggs et al) was administered (IRB approval UW – 15-346) RESULTS: In total 4689 videos were accessed by the two classes, 35% by class of 2015 and 65% by 2016. 73% of these were watched during the Sim Lab course period, 13% were watched 2-3 weeks before exams, 22% 1 week before Key Skills and 14% during the remainder of the year. The 3 most watched categories of videos were: instructional psychomotor skills and case consultation videos. The top 25% of video consuming students watched 50% of the videos, and the bottom 25% watched only 9% of the videos. Feedback on the learning resources were absolute. 100% of students reported the videos helped: their learning, preparation for the Simulation Laboratory classes, refresh their memory prior to clinical care and preparation for Key Skills. Over 90% reported these helped them prepare for exams, allowed revision of the in-class worksheets. CONCLUSIONS: These videos were reported to significantly support student learning and were valued by the class. However, there are significant differences between student consumption.