Expansion of an interactive web-based movie library ...

Expansion of an interactive web-based movie library to encompass routine and advanced optometric clinic procedures and featuring on-line student based peer and self review feedback loops, to benefit all years of the Doctor of Optometry (OD) program Alexandra Jaworski, Kwang Cham

Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Supported by LTI grant 2014

Overview • We developed a comprehensive and interactive three-tiered web-based movie library of basic and advanced optometric procedures for Doctor of Optometry (OD) students (Fig 1). • An integrative on-line peer and self review process using Vimeo and PeerMark (through Turnitin) on LMS was created involving multiple year levels. • These innovations increased student-student interactions, promoted selfevaluation, maximised student learning through engagement with teaching and learning resources and peer feedback.

Fig 1. Movies types within the video library.

Outline

Web-based movie library:

• 18 movies filmed in 2014 were finalized. An additional 40 movies that encompassed clinical procedures performed during screening, binocular vision assessment and posterior segment examination of the eye were further developed. Peer and self review process: • Students were trained on how to peer and self review by completing an on-line audio-visual tutorial. • An integrative on-line system was set up and conducted in OD2 students. Students videoed themselves performing a clinical technique using their smartphones attached to tripods. They then uploaded their own videos onto Vimeo, created a password, and submitted it as an assignment through Turnitin. A step-by-step guide was created to assist students in this process. • PeerMark randomly distributed the password for students to review a peer of the same year. The mentors (OD3/OD34) reviewed at least 2 videos each. Rubrics used to evaluate the videos were embedded within PeerMark. Each OD2 student had to complete own self and peer review before receiving de-identified peer and mentor feedback.

Outcomes

Web-based movie library:

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A comprehensive and interactive web-based movie library of optometric procedures comprising of 71 videos was developed for use across all years of the OD program.

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With assistance from the Learning Environments team, the library homepage was created (Fig 2), video storage was transferred from the MetaCDN server to the Vimeo server, all video links were established to the Department home page, and an UoM watermark was added to all videos.

Fig 2. The library home page is made up of mini video clips whereby visitors can view a sample of the movies produced.

Peer and self review process: •

Preliminary results were positive. More than 80% of OD2 students and the mentors (OD3/OD4) strongly agreed or agreed that:  They felt prepared for this exercise;  They had a clear understanding of how to peer and self critique;  Reviewing and critiquing both self and a peer’s performance helped to identify own strengths and weaknesses in performing the clinical technique;  Received feedback from both same year and the mentor were useful (only applicable to OD2); and  Peer-assisted learning activities and video recording of clinical techniques should be incorporated into the curriculum.

Where to next?

• Implement a sustainable student directed on-line self and peer critique process across all year levels of the OD program. • Further expansion of the web-based video library.

Is this something others could use or build on?

• Consider peer and self review critique exercises in your program, and include multiple year levels. Vimeo and PeerMark are easy to navigate for both student and staff. • The web-based movie library can be a useful learning and teaching resource for student and staff in medical and allied health departments.