eLearning showcase presentation, July 2013 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

PowerPoint presentation outlines the challenges of teaching data analysis in physiology and proposes using interactive video tutorials as a solution.

Key Insights

• 🖤 Lack of core modules covering data capture and analysis is a common issue in physiology education.
• 🖤 Students often lack practical experience in data analysis, reaching their final year without completing practical classes.
• ❓ Demo versions of software have limitations and may not be suitable for in-depth data analysis.
• 👻 Interactive video tutorials can be an effective solution for teaching data analysis, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
• 👻 YouTube and WordPress are popular platforms for hosting and sharing video tutorials.
• 🫵 Over 14,000 views have been recorded on YouTube for the physiology video tutorials.
• 👻 WordPress provides a more organized approach to sharing video tutorials and allows for easier navigation and access to various topics.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Why is teaching data capture and analysis challenging in physiology education?

Teaching data capture and analysis is challenging because there are no core modules covering this topic that would be relevant to all courses. Additionally, some software programs are so specific to certain measurements that it is not feasible to teach them in-depth within a research or teaching program.

Q: What are the limitations of using demo versions of software for data analysis?

Demo versions of software have time restrictions and a reduced feature set. For example, they may not allow saving data or may not be compatible with complex data generated in laboratories.

Q: How can interactive video tutorials solve the problem of teaching data analysis?

Interactive video tutorials allow students to learn at their own pace and provide step-by-step guidance on using software applications. They can be accessed anytime and anywhere, making it convenient for students to learn offline.

Q: What platforms can be used to host and share interactive video tutorials?

YouTube was initially used due to its familiarity and ease of use. However, the e-learning team at King's College London adopted WordPress to provide a better solution, allowing for a more organized and targeted approach to sharing video tutorials.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The lecturer discusses the challenge of teaching data analysis in physiology due to the lack of core modules covering this topic in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Students often reach their final year without practical experience in data analysis.

• Demo versions of software are available but have limitations, including time restrictions and compatibility issues.