Audience Response System Facilitates Prediction of Scores on In-Training Examination.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Audience response systems (ARS) are increasingly popular; however, their contribution to education is not completely clear. Our study found that scores from review quizzes delivered by an ARS correlate with in-training exam (ITE) scores and are viewed positively by residents. This information may be useful in identifying poor performers early so that targeted educational interventions can be made. The objective was to determine if scores on review quizzes delivered by an ARS correlate with ITE scores and to obtain participant feedback on use of the ARS for ITE preparation.

Methods

This was a prospective observational study of emergency medicine (EM) residents at six accredited EM residency programs. Subjects included residents who had taken previous ITEs. Subjec

SUBMITTER: Shah KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5391905 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature