[Application and advancement of digital teaching materials in teaching epidemiology]

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi. 2024 Apr 10;45(4):597-601. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20230918-00167.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

This study aims at examining the application and development of digital teaching materials in the field of epidemiology, encompassing both China and international contexts. The research involved conducting search on websites and literature databases to assess the status of digital teaching materials in epidemiology, nationally and internationally. At present, in China, digital teaching materials used in epidemiology are primarily presented in the form of printed books with added QR codes, providing teaching resources such as videos and exercises. However, issues with the level of interactivity have been identified. In foreign countries, with stronger emphasis placed on personalization, interactivity, and the use of rich media technologies in the digital teaching materials, epidemiologically. Enhanced digitization regarding materials and learning outcomes is achieved through features such as real-time notes, interactive animations, and quizzes. These approaches are considered worth considering for adoption. This study provides valuable insights for the digital transformation of epidemiology education.

本文旨在调查国内外流行病学领域的数字教材在教学中的应用以及发展情况。研究采用网站和文献库检索,梳理了国内外流行病学数字教材的建设情况。目前我国流行病学数字教材主要采用纸质书附加二维码的形式,提供视频、习题等教学资源,但存在交互程度不足等问题。国外较好的流行病学数字教材更注重个性化、交互性和富媒体技术的应用,通过实时笔记、互动动画、答题等功能提升教材的数字化程度和学习效果,值得借鉴。本研究为流行病学教学的数字化转型提供一定的参考。.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • China / epidemiology
  • Epidemiology* / education
  • Humans
  • Teaching Materials*
  • Teaching*