Lecture Video Use in Medical Education
Author Information
Author(s): McNulty John A, Hoyt Amy, Gruener Gregory, Chandrasekhar Arcot, Espiritu Baltazar, Price Ron Jr, Naheedy Ross
Primary Institution: Loyola University Chicago
Hypothesis
Is student utilization of lecture videos associated with performance on exams?
Conclusion
Videos of lectures are used by relatively few medical students, and individual use is associated with the degree of difficulty students have with the subject matter.
Supporting Evidence
- 60% of students viewed less than 10% of the available videos.
- Students tended to view videos alone from home during weekends and prior to exams.
- Students who accessed lecture videos more frequently had significantly lower exam scores.
Takeaway
Most medical students don't watch lecture videos very much, and those who do tend to struggle more with the material.
Methodology
Server logs of video access were analyzed over 10 weeks, and a survey was administered to students.
Potential Biases
The study relied on self-reported data from surveys, which may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study could not accurately determine the degree to which student attendance at lectures had changed due to a large number of non-participating students in the survey.
Participant Demographics
First-year and second-year medical students at Loyola University Chicago.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.002
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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