scholarly journals A pilot study: research poster presentations as an educational tool for undergraduate epidemiology students

2013 ◽  
pp. 183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raywat Deonandan ◽  
James Gomes ◽  
Eric Lavigne ◽  
Thy Dinh ◽  
Robert Blanchard
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Poster Presentations

PILOT-STUDY RESEARCH GRANTS

1969 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 349-349
Author(s):  
Hilgard OReilly Sternberg
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Research Grants ◽  
Study Research

scholarly journals Implementation of Flipgrid as a Self-Reflection Tool for Student Engagement– A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Tyler M. Kiles ◽  
Julia Vishenchuk ◽  
Kenneth Hohmeier
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Magic Bullet ◽  
Online Video ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
The Impact

Background: Self-reflection is important for professional development, critical thinking, and engagement. However, self-reflection is not habitual or instinctive, and reflection assignments are often met with resistance from students. While written reflections are popular, other self-reflection mediums should be investigated. Innovation: Flipgrid by Microsoft, an online video response tool, was used in an elective course for self-reflection and student engagement. To assess the impact of Flipgrid on the student experience in the course, two cohorts of students were evaluated. Overall 96% of respondents reported satisfaction with Flipgrid as an educational tool, however engagement was not significantly increased over the use of written reflection. Implications: The results of this pilot study suggest that Flipgrid appears to have potential as a self-reflection tool, but may not be a “magic-bullet” to increase student engagement. Recommendations and considerations for implementing Flipgrid into a course to facilitate student engagement are provided.

scholarly journals Text Messages as a Reminder Aid and Educational Tool in Adults and Adolescents with Atopic Dermatitis: A Pilot Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venessa Pena-Robichaux ◽  
Joseph C. Kvedar ◽  
Alice J. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Positive Health

Optimal management of atopic dermatitis (AD) requires patients to adhere to self-care behaviors. Technologies, such as cell phones, have been widely adopted in the USA and have potential to reinforce positive health behaviors. We conducted a pilot study with 25 adolescents and adults age 14 years and older [mean 30.5 yrs, SD 13.4] with AD. Daily text messages (TMs) that provided medication reminders and AD education were sent for six weeks to participants. Our goals were to (1) measure changes in pre- and posttest scores in treatment adherence, self-care behaviors, disease severity, and quality of life and (2) assess the usability and satisfaction of the TM system. Significant improvements in treatment adherence, self-care behaviors, skin severity, and quality of life ( ≤ .001, .002, <.001, and .014, resp.) were noted postintervention. User feedback on the TM system was positive with 88% and 92% of participants reporting that the reminder TMs and educational TMs were helpful, respectively. In conclusion, study participants were receptive to using TMs as a reminder aid and educational tool. The positive trends observed are promising and lay the ground work for further studies needed to elucidate the full potential of this simple and cost-effective intervention.

A PILOT STUDY ON THETA FREQUENCY OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENT PLAYING ACTIVITIES AT PREFRONTAL CORTEX

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (01) ◽  
pp. 1750004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poh Foong Lee ◽  
Donica Pei Xin Kan
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Prefrontal Cortex ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cognitive Process ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Theta Frequency ◽  
Ipad Apps ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Electroencephalogram Eeg

Theta frequency at the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is often related to the cognitive process in early childhood. In the present study, we focused on the types of playing activities that could enhance the theta frequency in preschoolers at their PFC area with study on individual brainwaves. The selected playing activities included LEGO and wooden blocks with and without instruction, iPad apps and flash card comparison. A total of 12 individual cases were analyzed in this study. The mean theta amplitudes of their PFC were measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG). Children brainwaves showed profoundly high theta frequency while playing LEGO without guidance. Meanwhile, tablet-based computer educational tool with pictures, sound, and motion initiated greater theta frequency as compared to the conventional flash card. Brainwaves analysis is a great tool to determine the cognitive development of children, based on the types of activities allocated to them.

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