Dr Jennifer May Jennifer2.May@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science
Gamification in biomedical science education: The successful implementation of Resimion, a scenario-based learning tool
May, Jennifer E.; Anderson, Elizabeth; Clark, Dan; Hull, Jonathon
Authors
Elizabeth Anderson Elizabeth3.Anderson@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Haematology
Dan Clark
Jonathon Hull Jonathon2.Hull@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sci (Biochemistry)
Abstract
Introduction: Scenario-based learning and gamification have many advantages in comparison to traditional didactic teaching methods, including development of many higher-level skills such as analysis and evaluation. It is hoped that these simulations provide a real-world experience in a format accessible to students. Integration of these tools into teaching excelled during the COVID-19 pandemic, an event that completely changed education and initiated the greatest advancement in digital learning to date. We discuss our experiences using Resimion, a novel scenario-based learning tool that was adapted to biomedical science, both for teaching and assessment. Methods: Our cohort included 769 students studying BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science at the University of the West of England from 2020 to 2023. Data was obtained from assessments within four different modules, two at FHEQ level 5 and two at level 6. Students were grouped based on reasonable adjustment (RA) status, including physical issues, specific learning differences and neurodiversity, with differences between student groups and assessment types analysed by ANOVA. Results: Data clearly demonstrate good engagement from students utilising Resimion software, representing 18,436 student interactions in total, across both assessed and non-assessed activities. RAs of any type did not alter submission rates (p = 0.53) or student outcome in any of the assessment types analysed. However, submission rates for Resimion assessments were notably higher than for other assessment types (p = 0.002). Whist outcomes were not significantly different, students with RAs did take significantly longer to complete the Haematology and Transfusion assessments (p = 0.0012). Specifically, neurodiverse students and those with specific learning differences used on average 81% of their allocated time, students with other RAs used 76%, whereas students without RAs used just 56% (p ≤ 0.0001), highlighting the appropriate adjustment of extra time provided for these students. It was further observed that 1.3% of Resimion activities undertaken by students utilised the in-built inclusivity features in the software. Both students with known RAs, and those without, utilised these features, therefore also aiding students without a formal diagnosis. Conclusion: The scenario-based learning tool Resimion was successfully integrated into the teaching of biomedical science and provided an engaging platform for students, with comparable results to other traditional assessment types.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
Online Publication Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
Publication Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
Deposit Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
Publicly Available Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
Journal | British Journal of Biomedical Science |
Print ISSN | 0967-4845 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 80 |
Article Number | 11756 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3389/bjbs.2023.11756 |
Keywords | scenario-based learning, gamification, neurodiversity, digital education, Resimon |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11157198 |
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