USE OF INSTANT QUESTIONNAIRES IN LECTURES AND A WORKSHOP DEVELOPED AT INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AS TEACHING INNOVATIONS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
USE OF INSTANT QUESTIONNAIRES IN LECTURES AND A WORKSHOP DEVELOPED AT INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AS TEACHING INNOVATIONS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3174162407065
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Palavras-chave: TICs, unidad de cuidados intensivos, aprendizaje integrado, Fisiología, innovación docente
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Keywords: ICT, intensive care unit, learning integration, Physiology, teaching innovation
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Abstract: Biomedical engineering degree provides ideal training for new professionals capable of designing and managing the next generation of medical devices to improve healthcare. A solid interaction between future engineers and physicians to achieve adequate care for patients requires continuous and personal communication to facilitate proper learning. After the pandemic and returning to the classroom, the most common problems identified by faculty in higher education were low attendance and lack of student interest due to the difficulty in applying the knowledge acquired in lectures in a practical way. In order to improve this situation, this paper describes a teaching innovation implemented in the Physiology module of the Biomedical Engineering degree. Through the use of ICTs, such as multiple-choice questionnaires that provide instant results, and the implementation of teaching workshops in the hospital, where trainees can observe and interact with technological devices applied to real patients, student learning was enhanced. The use of instant questionnaires resulted in a significant improvement in the academic performance of students who completed more than 50% of these questionnaires and an attendance rate of 73% of the total students. The effectiveness of the teaching workshop in motivating the students was evaluated using anonymous surveys with five-point Likert scales and free text opinions. Regarding this evaluation, all students surveyed were satisfied (6%) or very satisfied (94%) with the implementation of this activity and its application in their studies. In summary, these teaching innovations have increased class attendance and student motivation, promoted knowledge acquisition, developed communication skills, and enhanced thinking skills.
- Virginia Reverte Ribó
- José Francisco Garrido-Peñalver
- María Teresa Llinás
- José Manuel Allegue-Gallego
- Joaquín Roca-González
- María Trinidad Herrero