Online Anatomy Team Based Learning Using Blackboard Collaborate Platform during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many educational institutions followed the blended learning system. Using the participants opinions, we evaluated the Blackboard Collaborate Platform for online team-based learning sessions for undergraduate students from different medical programs in the KSA. The participants were students on the MBBS Program (157\u2009year two and 149\u2009year three), together with 53 students in year one of the Nursing Program, 25 in year two of the Doctor of Pharmacy Program, and 11 in year two of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program in Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, KSA. To assess students recall, engagement, and satisfaction with the sessions, an online TBL plan was designed and reviewed by the Medical Education Department. The students completed an online survey at the end of each session. All responses in this study showed a statistically significant positive difference from the neutral mid-point response (P\u2009<\u20090.05), reflecting high satisfaction. In the MBBS Program, the survey was completed by 40 students in year two and 76 in year three. The mean responses were 4.1\u2009±\u20090.3 and 3.9\u2009±\u20090.2 respectively (mean\u2009±\u2009SD). In the BSN Program, 19 students completed the survey. The mean response was 4.6\u2009±\u20090.2. In the Pharm D Program, 10 students completed the survey. The mean response was 4.9\u2009±\u20090.12. In the MLS Program, eight students completed the survey. The mean response was 4.8\u2009±\u20090.12. It was concluded that online TBL using Blackboard Collaborate is a successful anatomy learning tool among FCMS students on different programs. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.