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Babaei Heydarabadi A, Zarei J, Fatahiasl J, Kaydani G A, Shirali B, Amirrajab N. Investigating the effect of close-up educational videos on teaching laboratory and practical courses at the undergraduate level. Payesh 2026; 25 (2) :261-270
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Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi1 
, Javad Zarei2 , Jafar Fatahiasl3 , Gholam abbas Kaydani4 , Beheshteh Shirali5 , Nasrin Amirrajab *6
, Javad Zarei2 , Jafar Fatahiasl3 , Gholam abbas Kaydani4 , Beheshteh Shirali5 , Nasrin Amirrajab *6
1- School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
2- Health Information Technology Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
3- Department of Radiologic Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
4- Department of Laboratory Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
5- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
6- Education Development Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Health Information Technology Department, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
3- Department of Radiologic Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
4- Department of Laboratory Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
5- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
6- Education Development Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract: (80 Views)
Objective(s): During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the challenges of virtual education was ddelivering practical and laboratory courses – especially in medical sciences fields- in online format. This study focused on designing, implementing and evaluating the use of close-up filming as a multimedia tool for teaching undergraduate practical and laboratory courses.
Methodos: This study was a quasi-experimental research project with an educational intervention conducted in 2021 at the School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. In this study, all the necessary materials and equipment for teaching the practical unit were prepared in a manner similar to in-person classes. The practical procedures were recorded using a close-up filming technique, in which the instructor performed the tasks while providing explanations. These videos were then uploaded to the Navid virtual learning management system. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, students were categorized into four groups: Group 1 (Lower-year students who had taken the course in person before the COVID-19 pandemic with the same instructors); Group 2 (Students who received 100% virtual instruction); Group 3 (Students who received 80% virtual and 20% in-person instruction); Group 4 (Students who received 50% virtual and 50% in-person instruction).Subsequently, the average total scores of each group in the relevant course and the students’ perspectives were analyzed.
Results: The highest average academic score (16.67±54/2) was observed in Group 4, while the lowest score (14.1±2.85) belonged to Group 2. Ultimately, the difference in the average scores of students between Group 1 and Group 2, as well as between Group 1 and Group 3, was not statistically significant. However, a significant difference was observed between Group 1 and Group 4. The results of the student survey showed that 50% of students expressed interest in and satisfaction with the method of presenting content through recorded videos for developing clinical skills.
Conclusion: Combining face-to-face and virtual training yields better learning outcomes than relying solely on virtual education. To maximize effectiveness, it is essential to evaluate the course type and educational context when implementing virtual learning methods.
Methodos: This study was a quasi-experimental research project with an educational intervention conducted in 2021 at the School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. In this study, all the necessary materials and equipment for teaching the practical unit were prepared in a manner similar to in-person classes. The practical procedures were recorded using a close-up filming technique, in which the instructor performed the tasks while providing explanations. These videos were then uploaded to the Navid virtual learning management system. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, students were categorized into four groups: Group 1 (Lower-year students who had taken the course in person before the COVID-19 pandemic with the same instructors); Group 2 (Students who received 100% virtual instruction); Group 3 (Students who received 80% virtual and 20% in-person instruction); Group 4 (Students who received 50% virtual and 50% in-person instruction).Subsequently, the average total scores of each group in the relevant course and the students’ perspectives were analyzed.
Results: The highest average academic score (16.67±54/2) was observed in Group 4, while the lowest score (14.1±2.85) belonged to Group 2. Ultimately, the difference in the average scores of students between Group 1 and Group 2, as well as between Group 1 and Group 3, was not statistically significant. However, a significant difference was observed between Group 1 and Group 4. The results of the student survey showed that 50% of students expressed interest in and satisfaction with the method of presenting content through recorded videos for developing clinical skills.
Conclusion: Combining face-to-face and virtual training yields better learning outcomes than relying solely on virtual education. To maximize effectiveness, it is essential to evaluate the course type and educational context when implementing virtual learning methods.
Keywords: Teaching Methods, Educational Measurement, Multimedia, Distance Education, Hands-On Training
type of study: Quazi Experimental |
Subject:
Sicial Medicine
Received: 2024/09/25 | Accepted: 2025/11/23 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/04/11 | Published: 2026/04/21
Received: 2024/09/25 | Accepted: 2025/11/23 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/04/11 | Published: 2026/04/21
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