Use of a computerized audience response system in medical student teaching: Its effect on active learning and exam performance

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Nosek, T., Wang, W., Medvedev, I., Wile, M. & O'Brien, T. (2006). Use of a computerized audience response system in medical student teaching: Its effect on active learning and exam performance. In T. Reeves & S. Yamashita (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (pp. 2245-2250). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2006
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
October 2006
ISBN 1-880094-60-6
  Thomas Reeves & Shirley Yamashita
AACE

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Thomas Nosek, Wei Wang, Irene Medvedev, Marcia Wile, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, USA; Timothy O'Brien, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, USA

Abstract

Using an audience response system (ARS) during lectures promotes active learning. Its effect on exam performance has not been well studied. A computerized ARS was used during a Hematology/Oncology course for 148 2nd-year medical students. Exam scores of participants were compared with non-participants. Each student's score was also compared with their end of Year 1 Comprehensive Exam score. 78/148 students used the ARS. Mean exam score was 81.9% for non-participants and 85.8% for the students who used the ARS at least once. The mean progressively increased to 94.4% for students using the system the most. Regression analysis showed a significant relationship between the level of participation with the ARS and exam performance. There was no significant relationship between ARS participation and performance on the Year 1 Comprehensive Exam; i.e. self-selection bias was not a factor. The use of an ARS with lectures for medical students improved performance and promoted active learning.

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