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. 2022 Aug 1;22(1):594.
doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03647-6.

Developing and evaluating an educational web-based tool for health professions education: the Flipped Classroom Navigator

Punithalingam Youhasan  1   2 , Marcus A Henning  3 , Yan Chen  3 , Mataroria P Lyndon  3
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Developing and evaluating an educational web-based tool for health professions education: the Flipped Classroom Navigator

Punithalingam Youhasan et al. BMC Med Educ. .

Abstract

Background: Flipped classroom pedagogy is a blended learning approach applied in undergraduate health professions education. However, teachers and students may require training to effectively engage in flipped classroom pedagogy. Thus, this study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate a web-based tool for fostering flipped classroom pedagogy in undergraduate health professions education.

Methods: This is an educational design-based research with a descriptive evaluation component which was conducted in two steps: (i) design & development and (ii) evaluation of an educational website. An expert panel was formed to evaluate the website by using a website evaluation questionnaire (WEQ). Descriptive statistics were employed to calculate the experts' agreement level.

Results: An innovative website design was used to provide access to a range of digital devices. The development process occurred concurrently in two steps: (i) website development and (ii) learning content development. The educational website was branded as the Flipped Classroom Navigator (FCN). Based on WEQ scores, the FCN obtained a good level of agreement (≥ 80%) for its' ease of use, hyperlinks, structure, relevance, comprehension, completeness, and layout.

Conclusions: The FCN is an effective method for providing training to promote flipped classroom pedagogy in health professions education. The FCN achieved good evaluation scores and comments from experts. However, it is also necessary to obtain acceptance from the end-users, which could be the focus of future research. Nonetheless, the expert panel pinpointed areas for further development before introducing the FCN to end-users.

Keywords: Blended Learning; Educational Technology; Flipped classroom; Health Profession Education; Modern Web; Online educational resource; Web-based interventions.

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The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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Visual of the FCN home page shown on (A) mobile phone and (B) laptop
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Course content page of the FCN (A) mobile phone view and (B) laptop view
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Sample topic page and quizzes of the flipped classroom navigator (A & C) mobile phone view and (B & D) laptop view
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Intended learning outcomes and topics included in the Flipped Classroom Navigator
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