Web Conferencing Facilitation within Problem-Based Learning Biomedical Engineering Courses
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| Title: | Web Conferencing Facilitation within Problem-Based Learning Biomedical Engineering Courses |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sara L. Arena, Yong W. Lee, Scott S. Verbridge, Andre Muelenaer, Pamela J. VandeVord, Christopher B. Arena |
| Source: | Biomedical Engineering Education. 2021 1(1):127-131. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Problem Based Learning, Biomedicine, Engineering, Online Courses, Electronic Learning, Videoconferencing, Facilitators (Individuals), Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Attitudes, Undergraduate Study |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s43683-020-00020-1 |
| ISSN: | 2730-5937 2730-5945 |
| Abstract: | Problem-based learning (PBL) has been effectively used within BME education, though there are several challenges in its implementation within courses with larger enrollments. Furthermore, the sudden transition to online learning from the COVID-19 pandemic introduced additional challenges in creating a similar PBL experience in an online environment. Online constrained PBL was implemented through asynchronous modules and synchronous web conferencing with rotating facilitators. Overall, facilitators perceived web conferencing facilitation to be similar to in-person, but noted that students were more easily "hidden" or distracted. Students did not comment on web conferencing facilitation specifically, but indicated the transition to online PBL was smooth. Course instructors identified that a fully synchronous delivery as well as modifications of Group Meeting Minutes assignments as potential modifications for future offerings. Future work will aim to address the perceptions and effectiveness of web conferencing facilitation for PBL courses within an undergraduate BME curriculum, as web conferencing could prove to be another significant breakthrough in addressing challenges of problem-based learning courses. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1430680 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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