Use of mobile learning applications as an innovative method for the teaching of biochemistry

IF 1.2 4区教育学 Q4 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education Pub Date : 2023-08-14 DOI:10.1002/bmb.21774

Aaser M. Abdelazim, Dalia A. Gaber, Khalid M. Adam, Ayman M. El-Ashkar, Hany W. Abdelmalak

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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.

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使用移动学习应用程序作为生物化学教学的一种创新方法。

背景:传统的生物化学教学方法为知识的传递提供了有效的工具，但被认为对学生的参与度较低。智能手机应用程序可能提供合适的替代方案，以弥补传统教学方法的缺点。目的:本研究旨在评估智能手机应用程序作为生物化学学习的补充方法的有效性。方法:共招募了来自沙特阿拉伯比沙大学应用医学学院的32名学生。学生们使用可用的移动应用程序，并通过作业、演示、实际评估和前后测试来监测他们的表现。采用自我管理的结构化问卷调查学生的认知。它被应用医学学院的学生、实习生和医学教育者所验证。用面孔效度和内容效度来检验题目的适当性和全面性。结果:约75%的学生认为移动应用程序对生物化学学习有用，50%的学生认为它们易于使用，100%的学生认为这些应用程序所呈现的知识广度是全面的。使用移动应用程序学习生物化学的教学效果显示，学生在使用移动应用程序后和使用移动应用程序前在测试、作业、实践评估和演示方面的表现差异具有统计学意义，P值分别为0.000、0.028、0.023和0.000。结论:学生对移动应用的使用有积极的看法，因为它显著提高了他们在生物化学方面的学习成绩。

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 生物-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

2.60

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14.30%

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The aim of BAMBED is to enhance teacher preparation and student learning in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and related sciences such as Biophysics and Cell Biology, by promoting the world-wide dissemination of educational materials. BAMBED seeks and communicates articles on many topics, including: Innovative techniques in teaching and learning. New pedagogical approaches. Research in biochemistry and molecular biology education. Reviews on emerging areas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to provide background for the preparation of lectures, seminars, student presentations, dissertations, etc. Historical Reviews describing "Paths to Discovery". Novel and proven laboratory experiments that have both skill-building and discovery-based characteristics. Reviews of relevant textbooks, software, and websites. Descriptions of software for educational use. Descriptions of multimedia materials such as tutorials on various aspects of biochemistry and molecular biology.