| Autor: |
Singh AA; School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD 4343, Australia.; Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia., Shapter FM; School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD 4343, Australia., Bernard A; QCIF Bioinformatics, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia., Whitworth DJ; School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD 4343, Australia., Holt MG; Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia., Waller PS; eLearning Innovations and Partnerships in Science and Engineering (eLIPSE), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia., Bond SL; School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD 4343, Australia. |
| Abstrakt: |
No single teaching strategy supports all learning styles in veterinary science students. To facilitate more convenient and flexible teaching, learning, and revision, an innovative online digital learning platform-VetCloud-was developed to provide access to modularized programme content across courses to promote active, integrated learning. This study aimed to understand student perceptions regarding the enhancement of the student learning experience in a foundational course in gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology at The University of Queensland across two learning cycles, via applying iterative student feedback in transitioning a flipped classroom approach using VetCloud for the delivery of lecture content in 2022 to a flexible learning approach in 2023. By 2023, the use of VetCloud in the flexible learning approach improved students' work/study/life balance, reduced their stress levels, and enabled a more efficient use of their time when studying, compared to the flipped classroom approach in 2022. Surveying student perceptions was integral to maximizing their learning experience. Data clearly demonstrates that students will mix-and-match how they interact with available options provided via flexible delivery on an individualized basis. This teaching method offers veterinary educators an innovative and efficient approach to veterinary student education in anatomy and physiology while enhancing student well-being. |
