ERIC Number: EJ1190339
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Oct
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ISSN: ISSN-0266-4909
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The Use of Mobile Messaging-Based Case Studies in a Pharmacotherapy Introduction Class in China
Wang, X.; Li, M.; Wang, M.; Cui, S.; Shi, L.; Duan, L.; Wang, T.
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, v34 n5 p526-533 Oct 2018
This study is to examine the attitudes of students towards the case studies based on mobile messaging in a pharmacotherapy introduction class. Case studies were divided into 4 groups, with 30 pharmacy students each group. Each group was required to share pharmaceutical care plans on WeChat by posting messages. A post-activity survey was conducted: Over 70% of the students agreed that mobile messaging-based case studies (MMBC) helped developing skills and knowledge and stimulating additional research and readings. Over 60% of the students felt that MMBC helped understanding others' viewpoints and sharing their experience and knowledge. More than half of the students agreed that MMBC was more convenient than traditional and internet-based case study. Less than 30% of the students agreed that the interaction with other students was good. The findings reflect the MMBC studies' popularity with students. Recommendations to use MMBC studies include (a) balance the merits, such as expressing opinions clearly and concisely, allowing for collaborative learning, with the drawbacks: distraction and the low quality of interactions; (b) use small groups for case discussion; (c) design a collaborative schedule dividing the discussion into different sections.
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Computer Software, Case Studies, Pharmaceutical Education, Student Attitudes, Computer Mediated Communication, Peer Relationship, Introductory Courses, Cooperative Learning, Teaching Methods, Group Discussion, Foreign Countries, Health Services
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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