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The use of 3D anatomy software is a modern anatomy teaching approach that is growing in popularity. It has various applications within anatomy education and has been shown to be effective in enhancing student anatomical knowledge and understanding of spatial relationships. Throughout history, drawing has also been extensively proven as an effective teaching approach. In this project, we developed an innovative teaching approach utilising both drawing and 3D visualisation to teach a challenging anatomical topic. Students were presented with a digital 3D anatomical model, alongside a simultaneous drawing exercise. We delivered our approach in both synchronous and asynchronous formats, firstly as an in-person lecture, covering pelvic vasculature, and secondly using asynchronous, pre-recorded videos on arterial supply in the neck. Student perceptions of both approaches were evaluated with a post-session survey (Likert scale and free text questions), that also explored perceptions of the asynchronous versus synchronous delivery of our approach. Responses were generally positive, and analysis of free-text feedback provided valuable insight into how we can enhance our approach for future sessions. Of particular interest, as hybrid teaching has grown in usage in recent years, our data showed an almost even split in students preferring asynchronous delivery over synchronous and vice versa. This poses questions on how best to implement a blended approach to teaching to meet the needs of all learners. In future, we hope to further explore the most effective mode of delivery for this approach, and plan to also investigate whether our approach improves anatomical knowledge and retention. This project has ethical approval from Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Ethical Review Committee.
Author(s): Scotcher K, Green E
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: Trans-European Pedagogic Anatomy Research Group (TEPARG) Hybrid Meeting ‘Hybrid Anatomy Education: Barriers and Enablers for Students and Educators’
Year of Conference: 2022
Pages: 7-7
Online publication date: 10/06/2022
Acceptance date: 18/05/2022
ISSN: 0340-2096
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12819
DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12819
Notes: Special Issue: Virtual Anatomy, Histology and Embryology in Research and Education.
Series Title: Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia
