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The implementation of e-learning tools to enhance undergraduate bioinformatics teaching and learning: a case study in the National University of Singapore.
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BMC Bioinformatics . 2009 Supplement 15, Vol. 10, Special section p1-7. 7p. 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Background: The rapid advancement of computer and information technology in recent years has resulted in the rise of e-learning technologies to enhance and complement traditional classroom teaching in many fields, including bioinformatics. This paper records the experience of implementing e-learning technology to support problem-based learning (PBL) in the teaching of two undergraduate bioinformatics classes in the National University of Singapore. Results: Survey results further established the efficiency and suitability of e-learning tools to supplement problem-based learning (PBL) in bioinformatics education. 63.16% of year three bioinformatics students showed a positive response regarding the usefulness of the Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) e-learning tool in guiding the learning and discussion process involved in problem-based learning and in enhancing the learning experience by breaking down PBL activities into a sequential workflow. On the other hand, 89.81% of year two bioinformatics students indicated that their revision process was positively impacted with the usage of LAMS for guiding the learning process, while 60.19% agreed that the breakdown of activities into a sequential step-by-step workflow by LAMS enhances the learning experience. Conclusion: We show that e-learning tools are useful for supplementing PBL in bioinformatics education. The results suggest that it is feasible to develop and adopt e-learning tools to supplement a variety of instructional strategies in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ONLINE education
*BIOINFORMATICS
*UNDERGRADUATES
*EDUCATION
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712105
- Volume :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BMC Bioinformatics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47371684
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2105-10-S15-S12