Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Misha Darrad
United Kingdom
Research Article
Does Video Enhance Student Learning Experience?
Author(s): Sonia Poonam Mall, Simon Dulku, Avinash Manna, Misha Darrad and Fiona DeanSonia Poonam Mall, Simon Dulku, Avinash Manna, Misha Darrad and Fiona Dean
Background: The use of video in medical education is increasing but to date no one has investigated student opinion on teaching direct ophthalmoscopy using video. Aims: To assess two methods of teaching direct ophthalmoscopy (1) a practical demonstration of the technique and (2) an educational video. Methods: 35 final year medical students were given a practical demonstration of direct ophthalmoscopy followed by a questionnaire on their opinions. At another session 24 students were shown a video followed by the same practical demonstration. This group was taught using both methods so that they would not be disadvantaged. The students were then asked to complete a questionnaire on their learning experience. Results: Students preferred the practical demonstration over the video in a number of areas. Students felt that their.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000231