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LACEY, Melissa, FRANCIS, Nigel J. and SMITH, David P. (2024). Redefining online biology education: a study on interactive branched video utilisation and student learning experiences. FEBS Open Bio.
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Abstract
This study evaluated the use of interactive, branched videos compared with traditional passive linear delivery for enhancing student engagement and learning in online courses. Undergraduate biology students were provided with either branched decision‐based or linear videos on cell biology and protein purification as self‐guided or consolidation activities. While the interactive branched videos did not improve learning gains, thematic analysis revealed that students found them more enjoyable and preferable for revision. However, most students felt linear passive videos were more logically structured for core content delivery. In a revised format, with clearer scaffolding, the interactive branched videos were perceived as significantly more engaging and useful when utilised for a problem‐solving activity. Students welcomed the autonomy of directing their learning path but desired support to avoid missing critical information. Overall, thoughtfully designed branched videos can increase student motivation, but their utility depends on context. Our findings indicate the importance of balancing interactivity, clear organisation and purpose when incorporating these innovative formats into online learning. Branched videos show promise for increasing engagement but require intentional instructional design tailored to learning objectives.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | ** Article version: VoR ** From Wiley via Jisc Publications Router ** Licence for VoR version of this article: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ **Journal IDs: issn 2211-5463 **Article IDs: publisher-id: feb413767; society-id: febsopen-23-0464.r1 **History: published_online 18-01-2024; accepted 08-01-2024; rev-recd 05-12-2023; submitted 27-07-2023 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | videos, student‐led learning, active learning, online content, problem‐solving, adventure learning |
| Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1002/2211-5463.13767 |
| SWORD Depositor: | Colin Knott |
| Depositing User: | Colin Knott |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jan 2024 12:12 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jan 2024 12:15 |
| URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/33035 |
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