Latham, B., Poyade, M., Finlay, C. , Edmond, A. and McVey, M. (2019) New tools in education: development and learning effectiveness of a computer application for use in a university biology curriculum. In: Rea, P. M. (ed.) Biomedical Visualisation, Volume 2. Series: Advances in experimental medicine and biology (1138). Springer Nature, pp. 29-46. ISBN 9783030142261 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-14227-8_3)
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Abstract
In recent years student exposure to computer applications has increased at an unprecedented rate. Yet the use of these promising technologies in education remains in its infancy. The growing practice of ‘gamification’ offers today’s educators the means of conveying their lessons in a more engaging way, by utilising computer game mechanics. However, many of these learning tools have not been empirically evaluated. This research investigated the development of a desktop computer application, to replace an existing learning resource, a video, currently used by over 700 life sciences students a year in one of the top 100 universities of the world. The interactive game presents the same essential information as the video, on key anatomical features of mammalian skulls, and provides student self-testing. Results from a two-treatment, pre- and post-intervention experimental design suggest the new product is better for providing both knowledge acquisition and a positive learning experience. Nevertheless, the results are unlikely to be statistically significant. Insights from the findings are discussed and directions for future research are given.
| Item Type: | Book Sections (Other) |
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| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McVey, Dr Mary and Poyade, Mr Matthieu and Edmond, Dr Avril and Finlay, Professor Chris |
| Authors: | Latham, B., Poyade, M., Finlay, C., Edmond, A., and McVey, M. |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature |
| ISBN: | 9783030142261 |
| Published Online: | 17 July 2019 |
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