Graduation Date
Spring 5-10-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Programs
Medical Anatomy
First Advisor
Dr. Samantha Simet, PhD
Abstract
Supplementary online learning modalities have reached near ubiquity in graduate health sciences education, yet evidence about their effectiveness remains mixed. The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Anatomy at UNMC recently introduced their own bespoke electronic study platform called the Osteology e-Learning Module to aid gross anatomy students in the study of osteology. To assess its effectiveness, osteology and whole gross lab practical exam scores were compared in four different content units across three school year cohorts of graduate students in the same gross anatomy class. A survey was also distributed to one cohort to capture subjective information about the module. Overall, Osteology e-Learning Module usage was mildly associated with greater osteology and gross exam scores and more consistent exam scores across content units. Greater individual module usage did not correlate to higher exam scores. Students reported overall positive attitudes on the survey. Though this study assessed the effectiveness of the learning module, further study about the mechanism by which the module improved outcomes would add greater insight.
Recommended Citation
Young, Conor, "Evaluation of the Usage and Effectiveness of the Gross Anatomy Osteology e-Learning Module" (2025). Theses & Dissertations. 936.
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/etd/936
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