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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
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Introduction of Social Media to Aid Active-Learning in Medical Teaching
Interactive Learning Environments, v30 n10 p1932-1939 2022
WeChat is one of the most popular social media mobile apps in China. WeChat was introduced to the course of Introduction to Human Health and Disease, as an instant interactive platform to enhance students' learning. Over a period of two years, a WeChat official account (OA) was set up and 157 push notifications were sent per semester. The push notifications included course notices, pre-class thought questions, after-class study materials, simulation exercises, teacher-student interactions, feedback and questions, and research progress relevant to the course. WeChat OA served as an active-learning teaching tool, accelerated further advancement of instant feedback and improvement in teaching activities, improved student-centered communication, and resulted in a high degree of student satisfaction.
Descriptors: Social Media, Active Learning, Medical Education, Foreign Countries, Handheld Devices, Computer Software, Computer Mediated Communication, Undergraduate Students, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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