Assessing the Impact of Video-Based Assignments on Health Professions Students' Social Presence on Web: Case Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Web-based education is one of the leading learning pedagogies in health professions education. Students have access to a multitude of opinions, knowledge, and resources on Web, but communication among students in Web-based courses is complicated. Technology adds a filter that makes it difficult to decipher the emotions behind words or read nonverbal cues. This is a concern because students benefit more from Web-based classes when they have a high perception of social presence. To enhance social presence on Web, we planned to use video-based assignments (VBAs) that encourage students to interact with each other.

Objective

This case study examines the impact of VBAs on health professions students and their experiences with the technology. This study aims to provide

SUBMITTER: De Gagne JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6288589 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature