The evaluation of learning platforms for experimental teaching of regional anatomy after the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Purpose Based on the dominance of learner-centered active learning after the COVID-19 pandemic, finding suitable platforms is critical for experimental teaching of regional anatomy. Methods We investigated the satisfaction and preference of medical students about selective platforms through a questionnaire. The students were divided into three groups for this teaching experiments. At the end of the semester, their satisfaction and preference about the platforms was investigated through a questionnaire. Results In the satisfaction survey on the Virtual simulation teaching platform of EVDO and Digital Human platforms, differences had been observed between groups and gender. In terms of students’ preference for auxiliary teaching, 96/112 (85.71%) of subjects chose station B, Xuexitong (95/112 (84.82%)), Chinese University MOOCs (61/112 (54.46%)) as the after-school learning platform. Moreover, 32/112 (28.57%) of them chose both of Station B and Xuexitong, and 48/112 (42.86%) of them chose three platforms at the same time. Conclusion Students prefer more than one platforms to assist their learning. The interactive teaching of virtual simulated anatomy teaching platform and cadaveric dissection can improve students’ interest in learning anatomy.