Use of Mobile Learning Applications as an Innovative Method for the Teaching of Biochemistry

Autor/inn/en	Abdelazim, Aaser M.; Gaber, Dalia A.; Adam, Khalid M.; El-Ashkar, Ayman M.; Abdelmalak, Hany W.
Titel	Use of Mobile Learning Applications as an Innovative Method for the Teaching of Biochemistry
Quelle	In: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 51 (2023) 6, S.627-634 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Abdelazim, Aaser M.) ORCID (Gaber, Dalia A.) ORCID (Adam, Khalid M.) ORCID (El-Ashkar, Ayman M.) ORCID (Abdelmalak, Hany W.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1470-8175
DOI	10.1002/bmb.21774
Schlagwörter	Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Medical Education; Student Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Computer Assisted Instruction; Biochemistry; Foreign Countries; Computer Software; Assignments; Medical Students; Usability; Positive Attitudes; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Telekommunikationstechnik; Medizinische Ausbildung; Schülerverhalten; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Biochemie; Ausland; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	Background: Traditional teaching methods of biochemistry provide effective tools for knowledge transmission, but are considered less engaging with students. Smartphone applications may provide suitable alternatives to compensate for the shortcomings of traditional teaching methods. Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of smartphone applications as a complementary method for learning biochemistry. Methodology: A total of 32 students, from the College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia, were recruited. Students used available mobile applications, and their performance was monitored through assignments, presentations, practical evaluations, and pre- and post-tests. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to survey the students' perceptions. It was validated by students enrolled at the College of Applied Medical Science, interns, and medical educators. It was checked for item appropriateness and comprehensiveness using face and content validity. Results: Around 75% of the students found the mobile applications useful in learning biochemistry, 50% believed that they were easy to use and 100% believed that the breadth of the knowledge presented by these applications was comprehensive. The pedagogical effect of the use of mobile applications in learning biochemistry showed statistically significant differences in student performances post-use and pre-use of mobile applications with P values of 0.000, 0.028, 0.023, and 0.000 for tests, assignments, practical evaluation, and presentations, respectively. Conclusion: Students have a positive perception of the use of mobile applications, as it has significantly improved their academic performance in biochemistry. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01