Effectiveness of discovery learning using a mobile otoscopy simulator on knowledge acquisition and retention in medical students: a randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of discovery learning using a mobile otoscopy simulator on knowledge acquisition and retention in medical students: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Portable educational technologies, like simulators, afford students the opportunity to learn independently. A key question in education, is how to pair self-regulated learning (SRL) with direct instruction. A cloud-based portable otoscopy simulator was employed to compare two cur...

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Main Authors: Josie Xu, Paolo Campisi, Vito Forte, Brian Carrillo, Allan Vescan, Ryan Brydges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Simulation
Medical education
Discovery learning
Otoscopy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-018-0317-4

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